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HelpTest Code Soft SYPH Syphilis
Additional Codes
| SoftLab code | SYPH |
| Epic code | LAB2246 |
| Epic name | Syphilis Screen |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center - Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
SYPH: Refrigerated 14 days (preferred) or Room temperature 7 days
RPRRT/RPRT: Refrigerated 5 days
Reference Values
SYPH Non-reactive
SYPH Reactive - This is NOT DIAGNOSTIC. Reflexes to in-house manual test RPR with reflex titer (RPRRT).
If RPRRT is reactive, a RPR titer (RPRT) is performed.
If RPRRT is non-reactive, confirmatory test [Soft Z0974 (Mayo TPPA)] is sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Please allow 2-7 days.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
SYPH 86780
RPRRT 86592
RPRT 86593
Methodology
The syphilis test is an immunoassay for the in vitro qualitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Treponema pallidum in human serum. It is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis infection in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
The RPR is a nontreponemal qualitative test. If reactive, the sample will be reflexed to have a quantitative titer. If non-reactive, the sample will be sent to the Mayo Clinic Laboratories for additional treponemal antibody test. Please allow 2-7 days.
Test Set Up
SYPH - performed M-F in the Chemistry Department on the Cobas Pro CE.
RPRRT & RPRT - manually performed M-F mornings in the Chemistry Department