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Syphilis Treponemal Screen

ORDER CODE: STSS

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Test Code

SHC TEST CODE	LPCH TEST CODE
LABSTSS	LAB1197

CPT Code

86780

Collection Instructions

Collect blood following standard venipuncture collection procedures.

Preferred Specimen(s)

Serum

Container Type

Preferred: SST Gold-top gel tube; acceptable: Red-top tube (Plain) no additive, Lavender-top tube (EDTA), Light-blue-top tube (sodium citrate)

Specimen Quantity and Stability

		VOLUME		TEMPERATURE
SPECIMEN TYPE	CONTAINER	REQUESTED (OPTIMAL)	MINIMUM (PEDIATRIC)	ROOM TEMP	REFRIGERATED	FROZEN
Serum	Gold-SST ; Alternate: Red Top Tube (Plaint) no additive, Lavender-top tube (EDTA), Light-Blue-top tube (sodium citrate)	2 mL	2 mL	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

Special Handling

Specimens that will reach the lab within two hours can be sent at room temperature. Otherwise, ship specimen refrigerated.

Causes for Rejection

gross hemolysis, lipemic

Department

Special Chemistry

Standard Run Time(s)

Need standard run times

Turnaround Time

ROUTINE	STAT
Not Available	Not Available

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay