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Treponema Pallidium AB, Particle Agglutination

Order Code: TPPA

Test Summary

The TPPA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the Treponemal organisms that cause Syphilis.

Aliases

TP-PA
T. Pallidum
T Pallidum
Syphilis

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum SST or Red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

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) tube

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

TPPA

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5536

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86403

Billing Code

500130

CPT Statement

Methodology

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

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday, Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 5 days