Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)

Test Code

34323

CPT Codes
86780 (x2)<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Instructions

Specimens must be from individual ≤6 months of age.
Individuals >6 months of age should be tested using order code: 4112-FTA-ABS

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

Treponema pallidum Ab (IgG)	Non-Reactive
Treponema pallidum Ab (IgM)	Non-Reactive

Clinical Significance

This panel detects both IgG and IgM antibodies to T. pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis.

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.