Test Code LAB1197 Syphilis Antibody, (Treponema Assay), Serum

Reporting Title

Syphilis Ab, S

Testing Algorithm:

If syphilis test is positive, the RPR test is performed automatically as a reflex test followed with a titer if the RPR is positive.

If RPR is negative a T.Pallidum antibody by FTA-ABS or TP-PA will be performed.

Method Name:DiaSorin LIAISON®, Chemiluminescence Assay

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1.0 mL refrigerated

Also Acceptable:

A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL

Reject Due To:
Hemolysis: Mild OK; Gross reject

Lipemia: Mild OK; Gross reject

Icterus: NA
Other: NA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Serum	Refrigerated	7 days
	Frozen	Stable

Refrigerated (preferred) OK/FrozenOK

Negative

Monday through Friday 24/7

Saturday and Sunday day shift only

CPT Code:

86780