Treponema pallidum Antibodies (LABCORP)

99901000350

LAB10004: Treponema pallidum Antibodies | LABCORP EAP: 082370

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Adults: full red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 2 red top microtainers*

Test Includes: Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for antigen/antibody screen for HIV-1/O/2 with reflex to supplementary differentiation assay for HIV-1 or HIV-2. Specimens positive by the screening assay but negative by the supplementary antibody typing assay will reflex to qualitative nucleic acid amplification (NAA). Special Instructions: This test requires a dedicated, unopened, gel-barrier tube or red-top tube sent directly to the testing facility. This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. Specimen: Serum Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container: Gel-barrier tube with red/gray-mottled top or red-top tube Storage Instructions: Refrigerate. Sample may be stored for two days at room temperature. For shipping, it is recommended that serum be refrigerated. Stability: Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated or Frozen for 14 days Freeze/thaw cycles: x5 Causes for Rejection: Specimen aliquot; specimen grossly hemolyzed; specimen in container other than those listed; received outside of specimen and/or storage and/or labeling requirements.

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min