Test 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
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Serum |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Room Temperature | 5 days |
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 |
Secondary ID
HHA1566
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