Treponema pallidum Antibodies, IgG/IgM TREP
| Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Syphilis Screen |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma, other body fluids |
| Schedule | Daily, except Sundays |
| Billing Code | 2010174 |
| CPTCode | 86780 |
| Notes | If Treponema pallidum antibody screen is positive or equivocal, additional testing is performed. Sample stability for additional testing is 5 days, refrigerated. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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