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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
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by gross hemolysis, moderate to gross lipemia and gross icterus.
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
Analytical Time
1 day
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
CPT
86780