ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective February 16, 2016 0.9 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of Treponema pallidum IgG antibody detected. 1.0 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of Treponema pallidum IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.1 IV or greater: Positive - Presence of IgG antibody to Treponema pallidum detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Seroconversion between acute and convalescent sera is considered strong evidence of recent infection. The best evidence for infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are performed in the same laboratory at the same time. The Treponema pallidum Antibody (FTA-ABS), Serum, IgG by IFA (0050477) is recommended for follow-up of reactive nontreponemal tests for syphilis, and as a single test in patients suspected of late syphilis. For CSF specimens, the Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer (0050206) test is recommended.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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