Treponema Pallidum Antibody, IFA
Order Name
CSF FTA
Test Number: 3806350
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3806350
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Treponema Pallidum Antibody, IFA
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature Stability: Room temperature up to 2 days Refrigerate up to 5 days Frozen up to 1 year Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 55273 Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 5 - 9 days |
| Clinical Use | Although this assay may be used to detect treponemal antibody in CSF, the VDRL is the recommended method. For the diagnosis of neurosyphilis, all serum and CSF tests for syphilis should be evaluated in conjunction with clinical presentation. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 828472 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 828472 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86780 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |