| Test CODE | NAME |
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S245
Treponema pallidum Antibody (FTA-ABS), Serum, IgG by IFA with Reflex to Treponema pallidum Antibody by TP-PA
| Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody/Semi-Quantitative Particle Agglutination |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 1 week
Note: This test is approved for NY .
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| CPT Code(s): | 86780; if reflexed, add additional 86780 |