TPPA
Syphilis Confirmation Particle Agglutination (TP-PA)
Procedure: MCS0318A
CPT: 86780
Synonym(s): | Syphilis Confirmation Particle Agglutination (TP-PA) |
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Requisition Form | G-2A |
Test Description | Qualitative gelatin particle agglutination assay for the detection of T. pallidum antibodies in serum or plasma |
Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Human |
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Serum |
Minimum Volume/Size Required | 100 µL |
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
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Transport Medium | N/A |
Specimen Labeling |
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
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Method | Qualitative agglutination assay |
Turn-around Time | 4 working days. |
Interferences/Limitations | Yaws, Pinta |
Common Causes for Rejection |
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Additional Information | Specimens giving inconclusive results should be retested. A repeated inconclusive specimen should be reported as inconclusive for follow-up and another specimen drawn in two weeks and/or confirmed by other methods. |