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HelpTest Code SYPGM Syphilis Total (IgG/IgM) Diagnosis Ab with RPR Reflex
Infectious
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Critical Values
N/A
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Codes
86780
LOINC Codes
30486780
Volume
Preferred Volume
6 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Pediatric Volume
2 mL
Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube completely and promptly send to the laboratory.
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Test Components
Serum
Clinical Indications
Test Usage
Intended for the qualitative detection of total (IgG/Igm) antibodies to Treponema pallidum.
Test Limitations
This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. Cannot be used for newborn screening and to confirm treatment success.
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Syphilis
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024
Additional Information
Test Usage
Intended for the qualitative detection of total (IgG/Igm) antibodies to Treponema pallidum.
Test Limitations
This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. Cannot be used for newborn screening and to confirm treatment success.