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HelpTest Code LABTRPAB Treponema Pallidum, Antibodies, Total, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| TREPONEMA PALLIDUM ANTIBODIES WITH REFLEX RPR, SERUM | LABTRPAB | TRPAB |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are not acceptable.
2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and the specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen OK/Ambient NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (once daily, day shift only)
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86780
Reference Values
Non-Reactive (Negative): <0.9
Equivocal: 0.9-1.1 (Patient should be retested with a new specimen.)
Reactive (Positive): >1.1
For all reactive (positive) tests, an RPR order will be automatically reflexed. If the RPR reflex is negative, the specimen will be forwarded on to Mayo for further testing.