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Treponema pallidum AB, Total (Syphilis Screen), Serum
| Test Code | TPAL |
| Dept: | Chemistry |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
SST |
| Specimen: | Serum |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL |
| Also Acceptable: | Red Top Tube |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Friday |
| Reported: | Same Day |
| Methodology: | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay |
| CPT: | 86780 |
| LOINC: | 47236-5 |
| Stability: | Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days |
| Reference Range: |
Nonreactive |
| Notes: | Additional tests may be performed based on primary test results and an additional fee may be charged. All reactive T. pallidum AB, Total test results will be reflexed to traditional RPR test with titers. If RPR is reactive, then RPR titers will be performed. If RPR is nonreactive, then a second Treponemal test (TP-PA) will be performed. All confirmed reactive Syphilis tests will be reported to NYS. All reflexed RPR and TPPA tests will be reported to NYS. |