Test Directory

Syphilis

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

The Elecsys Syphilis assay uses recombinant antigens representing the lipoproteins TpN17, TpN15 and TpN47 for the detection of anti‑Treponema pallidum antibodies.

Collection Information

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence-immunoassay (ECLIA)

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 12 months

Alias

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST, 24 hour Urine (no additives)

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

Sex

#N/A

Units of Measure

Reference Range

Panic Range