Aliases
Treponema pallidum
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Test Name
Syphilis Confirmation by TPPA - Serum
Test Code
SYPHTPPA
Methodology
Particle agglutination
Overview/Supplementary
This test confirms the presence of Treponema pallidium, the causative agent of syphilis, in clinical specimens.
Turn Around Time
3-5 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen: Serum
Collect in a serum separator tubes (SST). Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer sample to a sterile tube for transport.
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µL
Grossly hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 5 days of collection. Alternatively, ship frozen (≤0°C).
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 24312-1
Test Resource ID
943