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Test Code LAB3090 Syphilis Treponemal (TP) Antibody 

Important Note

Reactive results should not be considered diagnostic for syphilis without additional testing.  All reactive specimens will automatically be sent to the State Health Department for confirmatory testing.

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL Serum; SST Tube Acceptable

Specimen Stability

72 hours at 20 to 25° C

7 days at 2 to 8° C

30 days at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Nonreactive

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

CPT codes

86780

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt