Treponemal Antibody Test, Serum

Message
Testing performed by the Missouri State Reference Laboratory
This test is not performed unless #1185 Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test, Qualitative, Serum is positive or the physician suspects tertiary syphilis.  


Test Code
3981133


CPT Codes
86780

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum  




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Particle Agglutination 

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Nonreactive


Clinical Significance
Useful for confirming reactive syphilis serology and for tertiary syphilis screening. 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.