Pathology Handbook

Alternative Names:

RPR
TPHA
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies (Serum)
TPA
REAGIN
VDRL
Dementia screening
TPPA
FTA ABS
Treponema pallidum
T. pallidum

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SYP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Requests received on infants (<12 months) are to be registered as SYC and forwarded to VIDRL for testing.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form