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FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY, SERUM

Test Code
LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)


Alias/See Also
FTA-ABS


CPT Codes
86780

Includes
Note: Does not include a titer


Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Gold tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 5 days; otherwise freeze


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


Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule
T, Th

Batched; Day shift only


Report Available
Same day tested


Reference Range
Non-reactive

Note: Reactive or minimally reactive will be reported to the Illinois Board of Health. 


Clinical Significance
The initial screening test for adults remains the Syphilis Treponemal Antibody test (SYPHC). The FTA test may be useful when the Treponemal antibody results are inconsistent with the patient's clinical history. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.