Test Code SYPHCON
Syphilis Antibody Confirmatory Test
Important Note
For outreach ordering only. Not available for internal ordering.
Useful For
Order this test if the patient has a positive RPR. Samples will be tested for IgG & IgM antibodies to Treponemal pallidum. The CDC and WHO recommend both a positive antibody test against the causative agent Treponema pallidum a positive non-treponemal test such as the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) before making a serological diagnosis of syphilis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Syphilis confirmatory, T. pallidum, FTA
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required |
Specimen Type |
Preferred Container/Tube |
Acceptable Container/Tube |
Specimen Volume |
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat) |
| No |
Serum |
Red Top Tube (RTT)
or Serum Separator Tube (SST)
|
|
1.0 mL |
0.5 mL |
0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Test Components
Syphilis Treponemal Antibody
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT |
Modifier
(if needed) |
Quantity |
Description |
Comments |
| 86780 |
|
1 |
Treponemal antibody test |
|
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application |
Description |
| COM |
Syphilis Antibody Confirmatory Test, IgG |
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