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Test Code SYPSCR Syphilis Screen

Alias

Treponema Ab

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold Serum Tube

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

N/A

Reference Ranges

Non-Reactive

Note:  Reactive results will reflex to and RPR and a TPPA, both sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus Grossly icteric
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 30 days

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Architect - Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

 

CPT Code(s)

86780

Panel Components

N/A