T. Pallidum – PA

Test Code: TD_4581
CPT Code(s): 86780

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

MHA-TP
T. Pallidum AB, particle agglut
TP-PA

Test Includes

T. Pallidum – PA

Methodology

Semi-quantitative particle agglutination

Rejection Criteria

CSF
Body fluid
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

Non-reactive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
10 weeks 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.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL EDTA (lavender top), heparin (green top), or citrate (light blue top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA, heparin, or citrate plasma. Refrigerate.