Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination (TP-PA)
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Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination (TP-PA) to detect the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum.
- Syphilis
Serum – minimum of 0.5 mL. Maximum of 1.0 mL – same serum sample is used for all required syphilis testing.
N/A
Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.
Suspected of syphilis infection.
Completed Syphilis requisition form including sender lab name, address and telephone number. Patient identifier (specimen reference #), date of birth and sex. Date collected and test requested.
N/A
See reference below.
20 calendar days. Contact the laboratory prior to submission of urgent clinical specimens.
- A Manual of Tests for Syphilis 9th Edition. Edited by S. A. Larsen, V. Pope, R. E. Johnson, E. J. Kennedy Jr. American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C. 1998.