ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Treponema pallidum Antibody Panel (FTA-ABS) IgG & IgM : 0093067

Mnemonic: FTA G/M

Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 7 mL serum separator tube or plain red from a child less than 12 months of age.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Adult specimens or specimens collected from children older than 12 months of age.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 3 years
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86780 x2
Cross References: FTA-ABS IgG & IgM Ab Panel
 
 

 

 

 
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