Syphilis serology – TPPA, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

TPHA

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum only

Registration

Serum only

Laboratory

Serum only

Synonyms

TPPA

Turnaround Time

4 days

Test Code

2445

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

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

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred Serum 1 mL

Interpretation

Negative

Positive indicates past or present contact with T. pallidum

Interpret in conjunction with other Syphilis markers (SEIA, RPR)

Syphilis is a Notifiable Disease

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Positive

Test Method

Particle agglutination

Non-Funded Test Cost

$11.41 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2445

Onset date of illness desirable. Note if previous syphilis positive.

Contact Information

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