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Test Code LAB3202 Treponemal Antibody, Serum

Infectious

Additional Codes

LAB3202

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Literature References:

1. Larsen SA, Hunter EF, Kraus SJ. A manual of tests for syphilis. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 1990.

2. Bioplex 2200 Syphilis Total and RPR Instructions for Use. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. June, 2017

3. Tesfazghi MT, Anderson NW, Gronowski AM, Yarbrough ML. 2019. Clinical performance of the BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR assay at a tertiary medical center with a high rate of syphilis. J Clin Microbiol 57:e01487-18.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/Grey or Gold top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Reference: Nonreactive

Reported as Nonreactive, Equivocal, Reactive
Once reactive, a patient usually remains so for life and testing will not be performed if a Treponemal antibody test has been performed in the last 5 years.
Literature References:

1. Turgeon ML. Immunology and serology in laboratory medicine. St. Louis: Mosby, 1990.

2. Division 20-Division of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Code of State Regulations; Secretary of States Office. Prevention: rules of department of health and senior services, 10/2002:20.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine: results available the same day

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT code 86780

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Additional specimen types:  Plasma: EDTA or Heparin.

 

 

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Treponemal Antibody 47236-5