Serological testing for the causative agent of syphilis, spirochete Treponema pallidum. Positive results are confirmed by IgM(acute), RPR(acute and falls with successful treatment) and TPPA (long-standing).
Tube
Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID
3731
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on-call virologist with the exception of organ donation samples & late pregnancy booking samples which are available 24/7 -contact laboratory.
Additional Information
Confirmatory testing may extend the turnaround time of results
Turn Around
5 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Min volume 4ml
IP Routine TAT
5 days
GP Routine TAT
5 days