Syphilis Confirmation (VDRL,TPPA)

Virology


Description

Please contact the laboratory if urgent testing is required. Please note this assay is often tested as part of a panel of tests. TRT is dependant upon the completion of the last test in the panel and clinical review.


Indications

DO NOT request for syphilis screening. Positive Syphilis Screen - Acute syphilis


Sample Type

Clotted Blood Sample, serum


Reference Range

Reference ranges are not applicable to Virology Assays.TPPA assay will produce a qualitative ( �Detected� or �NOT detected� ) result only.VDRL Assay if detected will be reported as titre2,4,8,16,32 or 64 )


Turnaround Time

Within 1 week


Testing Frequency

Twice weekly


External Notes

DO NOT request for syphilis screening Contact Laboratory


See Also

Syphilis Screen

Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.

Your contact for this test

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Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology

Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology

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Syphilis Confirmation (VDRL,TPPA)