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HelpTest Code TREP TREPONEMA PALLIDUM (SYPHILIS) ANTIBODIES, SERUM
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Providing in vitro detection of Treponema Pallidum antibodies in human serum
Positive or equivocal results will reflex to the RPR card test, with dilutions, at an additional charge. Samples negative by RPR card test are forwarded to Mayo Medical Laboratory for supplemental testing for T. Pallidum at an additional charge.
Method Name
Chemilumiscent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Reference Values
Negative
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Up to 4 days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes.
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86593 | Syphilis Test, Non-Treponemal Antibody, Quantitative | if Indicated |
| 86780 | Treponema pallidum Antibody | |
| 86780-59 | Treponema pallidum Antibody | if Indicated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Maximum Laboratory Time
5 Days
LOINC Code Information
47236-5
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube