Treponema pallidum IgG ELISA

Test ID:

706665

CPT code:

86780

Synonyms:

86780

Clinical Use:

This test has been approved by the FDA for the screening of donors of blood, blood components, human cells, tissues and cellular tissue based products (HCT/Ps). This test is not intended to be used for routine clinical or routine diagnostic evaluation.

Test Information:

Detection of treponemal antibodies may indicate recent, past, or successfully treated syphilis infections, therefore, the test cannot be used to differentiate between active and cured cases. A reactive syphilis antibody test result may be used to disqualify a potential blood, cell or tissue donor.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume:

1 mL

Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Container Type:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Collection:

Please send the original collection tube. Aliquot tubes will only be accepted if processed and labeled at the original collection site.
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens to a transport tube(s). Place the specimens for donor testing in a separate transport bag. Attach a Donor Testing label to the bag and ship refrigerated.
Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.