Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Syphilis Serology (Confirmation)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

SYC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Confirmatory testing only performed on patients with no previous history of positive Syphilis Total antibody EIA at Alfred Health.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

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