Treponemal Antibody Screen

Test Name

Treponemal AB Screen

Alternate Description

Syphilis screen, T. pallidum antibody screen

LIS Code

STPD

Availability

7 days per week

Lab Section

Special Chemistry

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Red top preferred

Container Whole Blood Required

Full red-top tube preferred

Summary Test Name

Treponemal Antibody Screen

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells, refrigerate

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Deliver to laboratory

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

4 Hours

Reference Value

Non-Reactive

Test Results

Non Reactive or Reactive (see additional test information)

Additional Test Information

Reactive samples will reflex for confirmatory testing