Test Code SYPH2 Syphilis, Total Antibodies (IgG/IgM) to Treponema pallidum
Specimen Information
Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.
No special patient preparation is necessary.
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Collect Vol |
Submit Vol |
Minimum Vol |
Stability |
| SST | Serum |
Refrigerate / RT |
5 mL | 2.5 mL | 1.5 mL | 7 days |
| Lithium Heparin | Plasma | Refrigerate / RT | 5.0 mL | 2.5 mL | 1.5 mL | 7 days |
Reject Due To:
- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis
- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled
Reference Range
|
Test Result |
Interpretation |
|
Non-Reactive |
Indicates no active or previous infection with Treponema pallidum. |
|
Reactive |
Indicates active or previous infection with Treponema pallidum. |
Instrumentation / Method
Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Immunometric Immunoassay
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / Same Day / Not Available STAT
CPT / LOINC / Order Code
| Meditech | Medent | LOINC | CPT |
| SYPH2 | SYPH2 | 34147-9 | 86780 |
Useful For
Assessing the presence of antibodies (IgG/IgM) to Treponema pallidum.