ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

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

Test Mnemonic: FTA G/M
Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay

Performed: Varies

Reported: Within 7 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 7 mL SST or plain red from a child less than 12 months of age.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.1 mL)

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

Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 3 years

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
86781 IgG; 86781 IgM

 

 

 
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