Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)

Message

FTA for children <6 months old.

Test Code

34323

Alias/See Also

LAB1197
TREPONEMA PALLIDUM ANTIBODIES
RPR (SENDOUT CONFIRMATION)

CPT Codes
86780 (x2)<br /> <strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Instructions

Specimens must be from individual ≤6 months of age.
Individuals >6 months of age should be tested using order code: 4112-FTA-ABS

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

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.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Setup Schedule

Mon-fri

Report Available

3-5 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

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.