Syphilis serology –TP EIA, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Screening assay for syphilis

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SEIA

Synonyms

VDRL
SEIA
Treponema
Treponemal serology

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Pre-Testing Requirements: Onset date of illness desirable.
Do not use specimens; heat inactivated, or grossly haemolysed, cadaver specimens or any other body fluids.
Paediatric specimen plain (red) microtainer.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.6

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Refer to Virology/ Serology department  03 3641229  or Microbiologist

Test Method

CLIA method. Diasorin, Liaison XL analyser

Non-Funded Test Cost

$28.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2469

Turnaround Time 3-4 hours on Negative results, positive samples make require additional confirmatory testing.

Contact Information

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