TREPONEMA PALLIDUM ANTIBODY

Synonyms: FTA
Computer Code: (TREP)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate.
Reference Values: Non-reactive
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: 2/week
Routine TAT: 3-4 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86781
LCD or NCD: LCD LCD LCD
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII