Treponema Pallidum

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	U898
Test Name, Short:	Treponema Pallidum, Syphilis
Matrix:	Serum
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Chemiluminescence
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Qualitative
Units - Conventional:	COI

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	0.3 mL
Rejection Criteria:	• Quantity not sufficient, i.e. blood drops do not fill ADx100 collection square • Clotted specimen due to prolonged collection • Blood drop placement outside the collection square • Over saturation of blood in the collection square Or Improper labeling of card
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Container:	SST - Collection tube preferred
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient