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Specimen Collection Requirements
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA-ABS), Serum
| Dept: | Hematology |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
SST
|
| Specimen: | Serum |
| Collection Notes: | Spin and separate into plastic screw capped vial(s). Label vial "Serum". |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL |
| Also Acceptable: | Red Top Tube |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Friday |
| Reported: | 4 Days |
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) |
| CPT: | 86780 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days |
| Reference Range: |
Nonreactive |
| Notes: | This is a confirmatory serologic test for syphilis. Local Medical Review Policy, Upstate Medicare Division, Part B. |
