FTA AB
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3290
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are hemolyzed, lipemic, or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86780 - T Pallidum Ab FTA-AB (EAP 30020937)
Method:
Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)