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HelpTest Code TPAFTA T. Palllidum AB,IGG
Additional Codes
50477; Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test; Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody; Serum, IgG; FTA, Serum; FTA-ABS; Syphilis Ab FTA-ABS; T pallidum Ab FTA-ABS; Treponema Antibody, Serum; Treponema pallidum Antibody FTA-ABS, Serum
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
CSF, plasma, or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Turn Around Time
2-4 days
Test Alias
50477
CPT Coding
86780
EPIC Code
LAB7047
Acceptable Collection Container
SST
Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
LOINC
17726-1