Methodology
Particle Agglutination
Synonyms
Agglutination (TP-PA) Test; T. pallidum Ab; TP-PA; Syphilis
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07967
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Plasma; CSF
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86780
Revised
7/26/23
Initials
SA