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).
Container / Tube
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. Serum sample.
Collection Conditions
Min volume 4ml.
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.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
5 days.
Additional Information
Confirmatory testing may extend the turnaround time of results.
ID
3731