Syphilis Screen

Message

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Test Code

SYPHS

Alias/See Also

76004;
Trep-Sure;
T. Pallidum EIA;
Syphilis;
Treponema Pallidum

CPT Codes
86780

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL serum SST or Red top tube

Instructions

SST or Red Top tube. Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stopered

Transport Container

SST (speckled top)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

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

Hemolysis and Lipemia

Methodology
T. Pallidum EIA = Immunoassay
TPPA = Particle Agglutination

Setup Schedule

T. Pallidum EIA = Monday and Thursday
TPPA = Tuesday and Friday
BS

Report Available

1 - 5 days

Clinical Significance

Identification of Treponema Pallidum antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of Syphilis. The TPPA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmaion of antibodies to the Treponemal organisms that cause Syphilis.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.