Test Code 0221217 Syphilis Antibody Screen, Treponemal Pallidum Antibody, IgG/IgM
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as Nonreactive, Reactive or Equivocal)
Reflex Information
If syphilis antibody is reactive, it will be reported as "Reactive" and referred to Mayo Medical Laboratories for repeat and confirmation, if appropriate, at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86780