Treponema Pallidum DNA detection, Mucocutaneous
General Information
- Lab Name
- Treponema Pallidum DNA detection, Mucocutaneous
- Lab Code
- TPLSWB
- Epic Name
- Treponema pallidum DNA Detection, Mucocutaneous
- Description
Detection of Treponema pallidum DNA.
This test detects Treponema pallidum, the etiologic agent of syphilis and endemic treponematoses (e.g., yaws and pinta) in mucocutaneous swabs. It can be ordered as a primary diagnostic when syphilis is suspected.
Please note that this assay does NOT distinguish subspecies of T. pallidum.
- Synonyms
- 23S LAMP, 23S PCR, chancre, darkfield microscopy, FTA-ABS, meningovascular, neurosyphilis, RPR, spirochete, Syphilis, tabes dorsalis, TP-PA, TPPA, Treponema, Treponema pallidum, treponeme, VDRL
- Components
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Code Name TPMC23 T pallidum NAAT: Detection, 23S rDNA TPMCID T pallidum NAAT: Identification TPMCSI T pallidum NAAT: Specimen Description TPMCSP T pallidum NAAT: External Identifier TPMCSR T pallidum NAAT: Special Requests TPMCSC T pallidum NAAT: Specimen Comments TPMCNA T pallidum NAAT: Specimen DNA Extraction TPMCRV T pallidum NAAT: Pathologist Review TPMCME T pallidum NAAT: Method Note
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- UTM Swab
- Collection
-
Preferred specimen: Mucocutaneous swabs, including genital, oral, anal/rectal and lesions
Acceptable specimen: Mucocutaneous swabs, including genital, oral, anal/rectal and lesions
Unacceptable specimen:
- Citrated or heparinized solutions
- Tissues floating in formalin
- Swab/fluid collected in tube containing agar
- Handling Instructions
Please see Molecular Microbiology Specimen Submission for complete specimen collection and handling instructions.
- Quantity
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Requested: 650uL
Minimum: 500uL
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
UWMC/HMC: Store and send UTM swabs refrigerated or frozen. If specimen storage and transport will exceed 48 hours, freeze at -20 to -80°C. SPOT to route to first would be Virology Renton Annex
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)
- Frequency
- Mondays and Thursdays. Batched and currently performed 1 – 2 times per week.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600----------------------------------------
Shipping Address
Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Performing Lab Address
Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Contact Information
Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you may have. Your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible.
email: molmicdx@uw.edu
The Molecular Microbiology lab is open from Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT.
Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198.
For results or other inquiries, we can be reached by phone at the following numbers:
- Phone: (206) 598-5735
- Alternate phone: (206) 598-6147
- FAX: (206) 520-4903
For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87798
- LOINC
- 41163-7
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5585