ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

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

Mnemonic: FTA G/M

Methodology: Qualitative Immunofluorescence Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Collect from child less than 12 months of age.

Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

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 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86780 x2
Cross References: FTA-ABS IgG & IgM Ab Panel
 
 

 

 

 
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