Syphilis screen
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Screening test for detection of antibodies to Treponema pallidum. Included in the routine antenatal screen. |
| Clinical Indications |
Please give detailed clinical information, including date of onset/contact with the suspected infection. |
| Reference range | Negative |
| Sample & container required | Serum RST (rust top), CSF (TPHA/RPR only) |
| Sample volume | 5 mL |
| Turnaround time | 3 working days |
| Notes | Screening Test performed in the Multi Disciplinary Automated Laboratory in the Division of Blood Siences Please note, our laboratory now uses a Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay (TPHA) in place of the Treponema pallidum particle agglutination Assay (TPPA) For antenatal Syphilis screen, please select the antenatal Syphilis test request within the antenatal IDPS screen order-set. The laboratory is not UKAS accredited for testing CSF samples. |