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Test Directory Treponema Pallidium AB, Particle Agglutination

Treponema Pallidium AB, Particle Agglutination

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

500000

CPT Statement

Methodology

Particle Agglutination

FDA Status

Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

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