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Syphilis Screen, Total IgG/IgM

Message
Always order an SYP if any of the following tests is ordered: RPR, TPPA, FTA, VDRL.
This test code includes a confirmation if indicated.
(The exception is OPIS, they may order just the TPPA for their known patients)


Test Code
LAB1197


Alias/See Also
RPR, VDRL - SERUM, TPPA reflexed from Reactive SYP, FTA reflexed from Reactive SYP


CPT Codes
86592

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
Routine venipuncture. Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube.
Biotin (doses >5 mg/day)  Wait at least 8 hours following the last biotin dose.


Specimen Stability
5 days at 20-25o,  14 days refrigerated.


Methodology
Solid-phase, one-step chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Friday - PM Shift


Report Available
Within 24 hours of setup run.


Reference Range
Non reactive


Clinical Significance
Indeterminate and Reactive results will be sent out to the Monterey County Health Department Lab for further testing.


Additional Information
NCD-ABn_Preventative_Screening_STIs
NCD_210.10_Syphilis_Screen


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.