Syphilis Screen

Test Name Syphilis Screen 
Alternate Name(s) Treponema pallidum, VDRL
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic VDRL
Specimen Type

Serum
Collection Container Yellow/SST 5mL
Container Information  
Collection Information  
Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 7 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval

Syphilis Confirmatory:

    1. Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) - a semi-quantitative flocculation assay that detects non-treponemal antibodies to cardiolipin-lecithin- cholesterol (Reagin antibodies).
    2. Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TP.PA) - a qualitative gelatin particle agglutination assay that confirms antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Treponema pallidum. This test does not distinguish between IgG and IgM. TP.PA reactivity is used as an aid in the diagnosis of current/past syphilis infection.
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes  
Storage and Transport Store and transport refrigerated.
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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