Treponema pallidum Antibody, Immunoassay
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Treponema pallidum Antibody, Immunoassay - This test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the treponemal organisms that cause syphilis in the context of a positive non-treponemal assay. It is not intended to be used as a standalone for diagnosis.
- Treponema Pallidum Ab
Estimated days for results: Results should be available within 2 - 5 business days after samples are received at the lab.
Treponema pallidum Antibody, Immunoassay - This test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the treponemal organisms that cause syphilis in the context of a positive non-treponemal assay. It is not intended to be used as a standalone for diagnosis. For algorithm based syphilis testing, please see 90349 Syphilis Antibody Cascading Reflex or 36126 RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey, or New York
