| Test Name: Syphilis Serology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Dark-Field Microscopy, for Microscopic Detection of Treponemes; Fluorescent Treponemal antibodies (FTA-ABS); FTA-ABS (Fluorescent Treponemal antibodies); RPR Test, (Syphilis Testing); Spirochaetes; Syphilis, Investigation of Lesions by Darkground Microscopy; TPHA; Treponema pallidum antibodies; VDRL | ||
| PLS Test Code | SYPH | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 3 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | 4 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | Confirmation of reactive samples at reference laboratory- 5 days. Testing for early infection (IgM) - 1 week | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | Flourescent Treponemal Antibodies are no longer routinely performed by reference laboratory. If dark field microscopy is requested for the detection of spirochaetes, it is recommended that the patient is referred to an STD clinic | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||