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HelpTest ID BLOD0519 Syphilis IgG and IgM Antibody with Reflex to Supplemental Testing
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (Preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 72 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1-3 Days
Additional Information
Reactive Syphilis IgG & IgM results will reflex to BLOD0647 Syphilis Serology (RPR) assay.
If RPR is reactive, RPR titer will be performed.
If the Syphilis and RPR results are inconclusive, testing will reflex to BLOD0495 Treponema pallidum TPPA (Particle Agglutination method).
Note: Reflex testing will be performed at additional charge.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
86780