Treponema pallidum Ab, IFA, CSF (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Treponema pallidum Ab,IFA,CSF
Lab Code
RCFTAG
Epic Name
Treponema Pallidum Antibody, CSF (Sendout)
External Test Id
63486
Description

Clinical Significance: This immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for T pallidum antibody, also called the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption assay (FTA-ABS), may aid in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. However, the preferred initial test for neurosyphilis evaluation is the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). For the diagnosis of neurosyphilis, all serum and CSF tests for syphilis should be evaluated in conjunction with clinical presentation.

Synonyms
FTA CSF, T pallidum antibody CSF, TPPA CSF
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
CSF
Collection

Collect 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Refrigerate CSF.

Stability: Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.

Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL CSF
Minimum: 0.1 mL CSF

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate CSF.

Sendouts:

  • This test must be ordered manually in MayoAccess.
  • Order Mayo Test: ZW83 (miscellaneous sendout to Quest). Enter the following in the MayoAccess Order Question fields:
    • Quest ID Test: Treponema pallidum Antibody, IFA, CSF
    • Ref Lab Code: 63486
    • Specimen Type: CSF

Stability: Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.

Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts Mayo Lab (RF)(MARF)
Frequency
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo forwards to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Diseases, Inc.
800-533-1710

33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86780
LOINC
9826-9
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3876