Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)

Test Code

34323X

CPT Codes
86780 (x2)<br /> <strong>**This test is not available for New York patient testing.**<br /> This test is available for individuals < or = 1 year of age ONLY</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Instructions

Specimens must be from individuals < or = 6 months of age. Individuals >6 months of age should be tested using order code 4112.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens for individuals >1 year of age

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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tue-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

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.

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.