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Syphilis SCREEN (TPA, reflex RPR/titer and TP-PA)

Test Code
LAB1237004


Alias/See Also
Syphilis, TPA
Treponema Pallidum AB, Reflex


CPT Codes
86780

Includes
If TP Antibody is positive, RPR and TP-PA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Codes: 86592 and 86780). If RPR is positive, titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code: 86593)


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum
Gold-top SST / Red top


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Instructions
Centrifuge and deliver to the testing department.
 
For patients with a history of syphilis order LAB5210148 Syphilis monitoring/congenital screening (RPR, reflex titer only) instead.

For patients </=6 months of age order LAB5210148 Syphilis monitoring/congenital screening (RPR, reflex titer only) instead.


Specimen Stability
Frozen: ≤28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not use turpid specimens


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Limitations
The results obtained from this assay are intended to aid in diagnosis only. As with all serological treponemal tests for syphilis, interpretation of results obtained with the Syphilis Health Check. 


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
HHN/HHI



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.