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Treponema pallidum Antibody Particle Agglutination

Test Code
XTPPA


Alias/See Also
T. pallidum Ab, TP-PA,Agglutination (TP-PA) Test,Syphilis


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days

  • Refrigerated: 7 days

  • Frozen: 30 days




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Plasma • CSF


Methodology
Particle Agglutination

Setup Schedule
 


Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat



Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
Treponema pallidum Antibody, Particle Agglutination - The TP-PA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the treponemal organisms that cause syphilis. Other diseases such as yaws or pinta give positive results.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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.