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HelpTest Code SYPHGM Syphilis Antibody, IgG and IgM
Additional Codes
| PathLab | SYPHGM |
| Epic ID | LAB5650 |
Specimen Requirements
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
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Testing Algorithm
Reflex Tests
If positive, this test will automatically reflex to the RPR confirmation (RPRCNF) assay.
If the RPR is positive, it will be titered.
If the RPR is negative, an order for the Syphilis Antibody, Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination, Serum (TPPA) will be ordered reflexively.
All positive results are reported to the State of Iowa Department of Public Health.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 day
CPT Code Information
86780