Syphilis Screen

Test Code
LAB3485


CPT Codes
86780

Preferred Specimen
5 ml (3.0 ml minimum) SST (gold) or no additive (red) Plain Red Top


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 3 days room temperature, 7 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Icteric(Bilirubin): >20 mg/dL, Hemolysis: >500 mg/dL, Triglycerides: >3000 mg/dL, Total Protein: >12 g/dL


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Reference Range
Nonreactive


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.