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Test Code RMCSYPHAB Syphilis Antibody*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Syphilis Ab

RPR has been discontinued.

Syphilis antibody provides more specificity in the determination of the presence of the T. pallidum antibody.

 

Additional Codes

 

Per CDC recommendations, all positive and equivocal results will be sent to MAYO Medical Laboratories for supplemental testing. For additional information regarding this testing algorithm, please contact the laboratory.

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood  
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 4 mL blood

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum.

Collection Instructions:

If pre-processing before sending to the laboratory:

Allow to clot 30 minutes, centrifuge, refrigerate and return to lab within 8 hours.

 

Reference Values

Non-Reactive - Absence of detectable virus IgG antibodies.

Equivocal - Retested in duplicate.

  • If 2 of 3 are nonreactive, the sample is considered nonreactive.
  • If 2 of 3 are reactive, the sample is considered reactive.
  • If 2 of 3 remain equivocal, supplemental testing is recommended.

Reactive - Presence of detectable virus IgG antibodies.

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Analytical Time:

1 day

Methodology

Direct sandwich immunoassay based on chemiluminescent technology

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 86780

LOINC: 

Order Code: RMCSYPHAB

Result Name: Syphilis

Result Code: RMCL802194

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated