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
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. 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.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min volume 4 ml.
IP Routine TAT
5 days.
GP Routine TAT
5 days.