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HelpTest Code MHTP Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) Serum
Additional Codes
| Epic Order Code: | NA |
| Sunquest Order Code: | MHTP |
Specimen Required
| Patient Preparation: |
NA |
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold Top Acceptable: RedTop |
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
Total volume 4.5mL whole blood |
| Collection Instructions: |
Fill tube. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow sample to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. Separate serum into a false bottom container. 3. Keep serum refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Rejection Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Post Processing Specimen Type
Preferred: Serum
Specimen Minimum Volume
Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Specimen Required section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens. Contact the Bronson Laboratory if complex collection exceptions occur that require more information.
| Minimum Volume: | volume 1.0mL whole blood, 0.5mL serum |
| Neonate Volume: | volume 0.5mL whole blood, 0.25mL serum |
Performing Laboratory
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Thursday
Reference Values
| Test ID | Reference Range | Units |
|---|---|---|
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An interpretive report will be provided. |
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Sample Retention Time
7 Days (BMH & BBC perform initial syphilis testing)