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