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Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)
MessageFTA for children <6 months old.
Test Code
34323
Alias/See Also
LAB1197
TREPONEMA PALLIDUM ANTIBODIES
RPR (SENDOUT CONFIRMATION)
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
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
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 |