SERUM SYPHILIS TEST

Message
If qualitative test is positive, a quantitative test will automatically be ordered.


Test Code
LAB1230011


Preferred Specimen
One 5 mL gold top tube 


Minimum Volume
1 mL blood
Required for Testing: 0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red top tube


Instructions
Sample must be centrifed within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: at -15C ± 5C


Methodology
Flocculation

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday


Performing Laboratory
Camden Clark Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center




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.