Treponema Pallidum Antibodies

Test ID: 

Treponema Pallidum Antibodies

CPT code:

86780

Synonyms:

MHA-TP

Syphilis

Clinical Use:

Serological test for syphilis. This is a Treponema-specific test and may be positive in all stages of syphilis. It may be positive with treponemal infections other than syphilis (bejel, pinta, yaws). Like FTA-ABS and TP-PA, once positive, it remains so; it cannot be used to judge the effectiveness of treatment. The test is not applicable to CSF.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Ship specimen at room temperature.

Stability Requirements:

Stable at room temperature for seven days, refrigerated for 14 days, or frozen for 14 months.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma specimen