Serologic Syphilis Screen

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General Information

Lab Name
Serologic Syphilis Screen
Lab Code
SYPHSC
Epic Ordering
Syphilis Screen
Description

Samples that are screened at borderline/reactive will be sent to the state lab for supplemental testing.

Synonyms
reagin, RPR, SYPHS, Treponema pallidum
Components

Interpretation

Method

Multiplex immunoassay

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Serum
Collection

Preferred: 6 mL blood in GOLD SST Tube

Also Acceptable: RED TOP

Plasma can only be used if a serum sample is not available and the use of plasma has been approved by the Lab Medicine Resident. Note: if screening results are not negative, a serum sample will need to be drawn for the mandatory State Lab supplemental testing, leading to reporting delays.

Unacceptable: Green, Lavender, Orange RST or Blue Top tube.

Handling Instructions

Stability: Refrigerated: 14 days (preferred); Frozen at -20°C or colder: Long Term (avoid repeated freeze-thaws)

Quantity
requested: 2 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Processing

Refrigerate serum

STAT requests need approval from Lab Medicine Resident on call

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
86780
LOINC
34954-8
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3611