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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
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.
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
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.
Test Components
Serum
CPT Codes
86780
LOINC Codes
30486780
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
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.
Volume
Preferred Volume
6 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Pediatric Volume
2 mL
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Syphilis
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024