Test Code SYPHGM Syphilis Antibody, IgG and IgM w/Reflex

Important Note

If the RPR is positive, it will be titered and will automatically reflex to the RPR confirmation (RPRCNF) assay.

All positive results are reported to the State of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPIC EAP
LAB5650 SYPHILIS IGG/IGM TOTAL

Container/Tube Type:

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container:

EDTA plasma specimens are acceptable but will not route in Sunquest.

Collection Information:

Collect 1.0 mL of blood in red top or serum separator tube.

Transport Information:

Send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a transport vial.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.25 mL of serum (approximately 0.5 mL of blood based upon a normal patient's hematocrit)

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

86780

Please see Unity Point procedure: Syphilis

If the RPR is positive, it will be titered and will automatically reflex to the RPR confirmation (RPRCNF) assay.

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days

Frozen Stability:

Indefinitely

FTA-ABS

VDRL