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HelpTest Code Syphilis Ab Syphilis Ab
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 2 mL
Pediatric: 1 mL
Container
Gold Top Serum Separator
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top SST Serum
Acceptable Specimens
Serum
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma
- Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin)
- Lavender (LAV) top
Reference Ranges
Nonreactive
Reportable Units
Reactive/Nonreactive/Equivocal
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reason for Rejection
|
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
|
Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL |
|
Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
|
Ambient |
5 Days |
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Refrigerated |
14 Days |
|
Frozen |
12 Months |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | CRMC Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay |
Reflex Testing
All positive results will reflex to RPR rapid testing for titer. If syphilis results are reactive and RPR results are negative. TPPTS-Mayo will be sent out for testing. This test cannot be used for congenital syphilis, except indirectly if the mother of a newborn is positive with this and the reflexed RPR on the same sample.
CPT
86780