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Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)
Test CodeLAB234015
Quest Code
34323X
CPT Codes
86780 (x2)<br /> <strong>**This test is not available for New York patient testing.**<br /> This test is available for individuals < or = 1 year of age ONLY</strong>
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
Specimens must be from individuals < or = 6 months of age. Individuals >6 months of age should be tested using order code 4112.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens for individuals >1 year of age
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tue-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Treponema pallidum Ab (IgG) | Non-Reactive |
Treponema pallidum Ab (IgM) | Non-Reactive |
Clinical Significance
This panel detects both IgG and IgM Antibodies to T. pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis. Its intended use is to differentiate fetal from maternal antibody in cases of suspected congenital syphilis infection. A positive (reactive) result for FTA IgM in the infant is indicative of infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |