Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO27
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FTA
Alternate Names
  • FTA Antibodies
  • FTA-ABS
  • Treponemal Antibody

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

48 hours Refrigerated - Transport
30 days Frozen - Storage

Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.  


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Non Reactive


Methodology:
  • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Wednesday
Departments
  • Immunology
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01450330


CPT Coding

86780


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 365 days