Home
HelpTest Code SYGMR Syphilis Ab IgG & IgM w Reflex, Serum
Methodology
| Test | Method |
| Syphilis Ab IgG & IgM (SYGMR) | Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) |
| RPR Titer (RPRT) | Flocculation/Agglutination |
| Syphilis Ab by TP-PA (TPPAM) | Particle Agglutination |
If SYGMR/ Syphilis IgG & IgM is reactive, RPRT / RPR Titer w/ Reflex will be performed at an additional charge.
If RPRT is non reactive, TPPAM/ Syphilis Antibody by TP-PA will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Reference Values
| Test | Reference Value |
| Syphilis Ab IgG & IgM (SYGMR) | Non reactive |
| RPR Titer (RPRT) | Non reactive |
| Syphilis Ab by TP-PA (TPPAM) | Negative |
CPT Coding
| Test | CPT |
| Syphilis Ab IgG & IgM (SYGMR) |
86780 |
| RPR Titer (RPRT) | 86592 |
| Syphilis Ab by TP-PA (TPPAM) | 86780 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | >500 mg/dL |
| Lipemia | >2000 mg/dL |
| Icterus | >66 mg/dL |
Day(s) Set Up
| Test | Days Set Up |
| Syphilis Ab IgG & IgM (SYGMR) | Sunday-Saturday (7 days/week) |
| RPR Titer (RPRT) | Monday-Friday Day shift (0630-1500) |
| Syphilis Ab by TP-PA (TPPAM) | Sent to Mayo Laboratories |
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Secondary ID
HHA1566