Synonym(s): |
Syphilis Confirmation Particle Agglutination (TP-PA) |
Requisition Form |
G-2A |
Test Description |
Qualitative gelatin particle agglutination assay for the detection of T. pallidum antibodies in serum or plasma |
Pre-Approval Needed |
N/A |
Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Serum |
Minimum Volume/Size Required |
100 µL |
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Store at 2° to 8°C for 5 days.
- For long term storage, remove serum and store frozen at -20°C or colder.
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Transport Medium |
N/A |
Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
Additional forms & resources
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Method |
Qualitative agglutination assay |
Turn-around Time |
4 working days |
Interferences/Limitations |
Yaws, Pinta |
Common Causes for Rejection |
- insufficient quantity
- unacceptable specimen type or source
- improper shipping conditions
- expired media or collection container
- discrepancies between specimen label and submission form, and/or incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional Information |
Specimens giving inconclusive results should be retested. A repeated inconclusive specimen should be reported as inconclusive for follow-up and another specimen drawn in two weeks and/or confirmed by other methods. |