Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Syphilis PCR (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
11th April 2024	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	1 mL	0.3 mL

Alternative Names:

Treponemal PCR
T. pallidum PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

TPD

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Swab
Tissue
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

eSwab (Elution swab)
Dry Swab
Viral Transport Medium Swab
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

This test is only used where there is evidence of a chancre or typical lesion. This test is NOT available on blood.

Routine screening for syphilis is performed using syphilis serology.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

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