| Synonym(s): |
Syphilis IgG and IgM Immunoassay |
| Requisition Form |
G-2A |
| Test Description |
IgM and IgG antibody detection for three proteins found in T. pallidum using a fluorescent bead immunoassay |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
N/A |
| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human specimens |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Serum |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
250 uL |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Store serum cold (2°C to 8°C) if testing will occur within 5 days of collection.
- Store serum frozen (– 20°C) if testing will occur after 5 days of collection or for long term storage.
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| Transport Medium |
N/A |
| Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Specimens must be received cold/frozen by the laboratory.
- According to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49
- Using universal precautions for infectious agents
- Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents
- as Biological Substance Category B
- Additional forms & resources
- See collection, submission, and shipping instructions.
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| Method |
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay |
| Turn-around Time |
3 working days |
| Interferences/Limitations |
- Material must be viable.
- Improper storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery
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| Common Causes for Rejection |
- Insufficient quantity
- Unacceptable specimen type or source
- Improper shipping conditions
- Expired media or collection container
- Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form
- Incomplete or missing submission form.
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| Additional Information |
N/A |