Department:
Microbiology
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Tube Colour:
Gold
Pseudonyms:
Syphilis Serology
Test Code:
SYP
Availability:
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Collection Requirements:
8.5 ml serum tube
Requires own tube?:
No
Internal Spec Code:
S
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Reference Range:
Notes:
Require both CSF and serum when investigating for neurosyphilis. Tests done inhouse are RPR and TPPA. FTA and EIA tests are sent out.