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
Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology
Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology
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Syphilis Confirmation (VDRL,TPPA)