REPORT

Treponema pallidum (Syphilis) Serology (RPR/TPPA)

San Francisco Public Health Laboratory

Test Order Name - Syphilis Screening

Synonym(s) - Syphilis serology

Methodology - Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) and TPPA

Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Blood in serum separator tube (gold top)

Transport / Collection Medium - Not available

Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Store at 2 to 8 °C for up to 5 days.

Minimum Volume Required - 5 to 8 milliliters

Additional Collection Instructions - None

Additional Required Information - Collection date required.

Send Out? - No

Turnaround Time - 7 business days from receipt

Testing Restrictions - None

Limitations / Notes / Disclaimers - None