Test Code TREPAB Treponemal Antibodies IgG/IgM
Cerner Test Code
Trep Abs
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top or GRN PST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays,0600-2100
CPT(s)
86780
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Rejection Criteria
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Testing Algorithm
If the Syphilis IgG/IgM result is reactive or equivocal, then the RPR Screen w/ Reflex (CPT 86592) will be performed at MercyOne, Des Moines.
If the RPR screen is positive, then the Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer (CPT 86593) will be performed at MercyOne, Des Moines.
If the RPR screen is negative, then syphilis antibody Treponema Pallidum Particle Agglutination (CPT 86780) testing will be performed at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester.