Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Syphilis Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:Syphilis Screen
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Serology Ext 88255
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:BLVD
Tests in Profile:SYPSC
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:1 day from receipt
Test Code:BLVD
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Syphilis screen is an ELISA total IgG Ab. Routinely only positive screens will be processed further for TPPA and RPR. If there is a strong clinical suspicion of early syphilis, please discuss with Consultant Microbiologist.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport pleae store in fridge. This test is processed each day during the normal working week. Positive samples are referred to Bristol HPA for confirmation.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
