Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB21049401
CPT Code(s):
86592
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube or lavender-top tube (EDTA)
- Plasma specimens may not be less than one-half full, as excess anticoagulant may cause incorrect results.
Sample Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate specimens immediately after collection.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Ambient: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 7 days
- Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable (x 3)
Rejection Criteria:
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Gross bacterial contamination
Use:
This test is used to confirm syphilis infection.
Methodology:
Charcoal flocculation and agglutination
Reference Values:
Nonreactive