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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

SYC

Registration Instructions:

Ordered by Serology lab when required.

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

Processing Instructions:

Aliquot at least 0.5 mL serum for referral.

Record Architect and RPR results on referral form being sent to VIDRL.

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.