Reproductive Donor, Syphilis Antibody (IgG) (REFL)

Test Code

18404

CPT Codes
86780<br>Restricted Client Reflex Code

Includes

If Donor, Syphilis IgG Ab is Reactive, then RPR (Monitor) w/ Reflex to Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 86592). If RPR Screen is Reactive, then Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593).

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources.

Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.

Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers.

If transport temperature will be frozen, centrifuge the red top tube and transfer the serum into a plastic screw-cap vial. The plastic screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing serum must be labeled with the specimen type (serum) and at least two unique patient identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted, do not send the original red top tube.

Room temperature transport is acceptable. Do not store at room temperature.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: See Collection Instructions
refrigerated: 5 days
frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Reject if sample not marked serum • Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-5 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Detection of treponemal antibodies may indicate recent, past, or successfully treated syphilis infections, therefore, the test cannot be used to differentiate between active and cured cases. A reactive syphilis antibody test result may be used to disqualify a potential blood, cell or tissue donor.

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.