RPR: 5 days room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 2 weeks frozen. Allow no more than 2 freeze/thaw cycles T. pallidum – PA: 5 days room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; indefinite frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.