Treponema pallidum Antibody, IFA, CSF

Treponema pallidum Antibody, IFA, CSF

Test Code

17088

CPT Code(s)

86780

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

17088

CPT Code(s)

86780

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

Treponema pallidum Antibody, IFA, CSF - This immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for T pallidum antibody, also called the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption assay (FTA-ABS), may aid in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. However, the preferred initial test for neurosyphilis evaluation is the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) [1].

Neurosyphilis is a form of syphilis in which T pallidum invades the central nervous system [2]. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends testing for neurosyphilis in syphilis patients with neurologic signs and ...

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Syphilis: Laboratory Support for Screening, Diagnosis, and Monitoring

Test Details

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

T. pallidum Ab, CSF,FTA ABS

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

T. pallidum Ab, CSF,FTA ABS

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteris

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteris

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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