Syphilis Treponemal Screen
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SPECIMEN
PROCESSING
RESULTS
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
ORDERING
Test Code
| SHC TEST CODE | LPCH TEST CODE |
|---|---|
| LABSTSS | LAB1197 |
CPT Code
86780
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SPECIMEN
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
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PROCESSING
Department
Special Chemistry
Standard Run Time(s)
Need standard run times
Turnaround Time
| ROUTINE | STAT |
|---|---|
| Not Available | Not Available |
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RESULTS
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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