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Test Code SYPH Syphilis IgG/IgM Ab

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Effective May 7, 2018 Syphilis IgG/IgM Ab has replaced RPR.

 

This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis infection in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms. The detection of treponemal antibodies may indicate recent, past or successfully treated syphilis. This test cannot distinguish between active and treated infection. A negative test does not completely rule out the possibility of infection with syphilis.

Specimen Requirements

Preferred SST
Acceptable Red Top
Specimen Volume  3.0mL
Minimum Volume  1.0mL

 

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C 5 days
Refrigerated 2-8°C 14 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Non-Reactive

Testing Algorithm

Reactive result will be confirmed by Syphilis Ab by TP-PA (FFTPA).  Confirmatory testing will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Tests

 

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FFTPA Syphilis Ab by TP-PA Yes No

Methodology

Electrochemluminescence immunoassay. ECLIA

CPT Code

 

CPT Code Test
86780 Syphilis IgG/IgM
86780 Syphilis Ab by TP-PA

Loinc Code

 

LOINC Code Test
22587-0 Syphilis IgG/IgM
24312-1 Syphilis Ab by TP-PA