SYPHILIS SCREEN

Message

This test may have multiple reflex tests. See testing algorithm in Additional Information below for further information.

NOTE: The CDC recommends for immigration requirements that nontreponemal testing be performed to screen for Syphilis. Order RPR Qualitative w/ Reflex to Titer (RPR).

Test Code

SYPHB

CPT Codes
86780; 86592 will be added for RPR if test is Reactive; 86593 will be added for RPR Titer; 86780 will be added if TP-PA is needed

Includes

Treponemal IgM and IgG antibody detection. Reflex testing included RPR, RPR Titer, and Treponemal pallidum particulate agglutination.

Reactive Syphilis Screen test will reflex to RPR and TP-PA if needed. Titer will be provided if RPR is Reactive.

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until testing can be performed.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolyzed samples

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

Non-Reactive

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Additional Information
Syphilis Testing Algorithm

Last Updated: September 12, 2023

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.