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Test Code LAB0221217 Syphilis AB Screen, Treponemal IgG/IgM, Serum  

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Note: Detects Treponema pallidum antigen (TpN15, Tpn17, TpN47)

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum)

Note: Serum preferred in case needs reflex testing

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/TubeGreen top (Na Heparin, Lithium Heparin),  Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 2-8 0 C

Reference Values

Nonreactive

All samples with a "Reactive " screen will be reflexed for RPR Confirmation (test code 0210815)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86780