Syphilis Screen
Test Summary
Identification of Treponema Pallidum antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of Syphilis. The TPPA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the Treponemal organisms that cause Syphilis.
Aliases
- Trep-Sure
- T. Pallidum EIA
- Syphilis
- Treponema Pallidum
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum SST or Red top tube
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL serum
Instructions
SST or Red Top tube. Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis and Lipemia
Order Code
SYPHS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5747
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86780
Billing Code
- 300618
CPT Statement
Methodology
T. Pallidum EIA = Immunoassay
TPPA = Particle Agglutination
TPPA = Particle Agglutination
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
T. Pallidum EIA = Monday, Thursday. TPPA = Tuesday, Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum SST or Red top tube
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL serum
Instructions
SST or Red Top tube. Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis and Lipemia
Result Information
Methodology
T. Pallidum EIA = Immunoassay
TPPA = Particle Agglutination
TPPA = Particle Agglutination
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
T. Pallidum EIA = Monday, Thursday. TPPA = Tuesday, Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 5 days