Treponema pallidum Antibody

Test Code
TPPA - MM MMC


Preferred Specimen
Serum (Gel Barrier) 1 mL serum from a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
  • Room Temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Particle Agglutination (PA)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Report Available
24 hours


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
Treponemal tests measure both IgG and IgM antibodies. A Reactive treponemal test indicates past or present infection and usually remains for life. A Nonreactive result indicates no past or present infection. During incubation stage syphilis, a Nonreactive result may also occur.


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory



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