Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms
Syphilis Antibody, IgG by ELISA; T pallidum IgG ELISA
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Plasma or other body fluids; Contaminated; Hemolyzed; Serverly lipemic spcimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.05 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86780
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL