CPT/HCPCS
86780
Order Code
CH305
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Components: If T. pallidum Antibody is equivocal or positive, then RPR Screen with Reflex to Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86592). If RPR Screen is reactive, then RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593). If RPR screen is non-reactive, then T. pallidum Antibody, Particle Agglutination will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86780)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Reject Criteria
Hemolysis
Lipemia
Special Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance
Identification of Treponema pallidum antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.
Reference Ranges
Non-Reactive
