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 Ab. Routinely positive screens will be processed further for TPHA 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, please store in fridge. This test is processed each day during the normal working week.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
