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Epic EAP: LAB9960
Epic Description: TPPA TREPONEMA PALLIDUM AB
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
5 days refrigerated, 14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial ASAP. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: TPPA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=TREPONEMA+PALLIDUM+ANTIBODY+BY+TP%2DPA
Assay Frequency
Monday - Wednesday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial ASAP. Store refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
86780