A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Treponema pallidum Antibody
Test CodeTPPA - 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