Test Detail
Syphilis TPPA
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| Treponema pallidum particle agglutination test (TP-PA). Confirmation test for a negative non-treponemal test method using the reverse syphilis testing algorithm. | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M - F |
3 - 5 business days | Particle Agglutination | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $25.64 | 86780 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum | ||||
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow blood samples to clot at room temperature prior to centrifugation. Aseptically transfer serum to a tightly closing sterile container for storage.
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C); stable for less than 5 days. Freeze (-20 degrees C); stable for more than 5 days. May be frozen and thawed once. | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Plasma, CSF. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Non Reactive, Inconclusive, Reactive | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Treponema pallidum particle agglutination test (TP-PA). Confirmation test for a negative non-treponemal test method using the reverse syphilis testing algorithm. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| MHA-TP, Syphilis antibody by MHA, Syphilis TPPA, T pallidum TPPA, T pallidum antibody by MHA, TP-PA, Treponema pallidum Ab, Particle agglutination, Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay | |||||
