SYPHILIS ANTIBODIES, SERUM

A blood test that detects antibodies against Treponema pallidum, the bacterium causing syphilis, useful in diagnosing both active and past infections.

Also known asSyphilis Antibody (treponema) Syphilis Antibody (treponema)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

SYPHILIS ANTIBODIES, SERUM Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
SYPHILIS ANTIBODIES, SERUM includes 3 parameters

  • Syphilis Antibodies
  • Patient Value
  • Vdrl (modified)
Frequently Asked Questions

It detects antibodies against Treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphilis.

It screens for syphilis, particularly in high-risk individuals and pregnant women.

A blood sample is tested using ELISA, RPR, or TPHA.

A positive result suggests syphilis infection, requiring confirmatory tests to determine its stage.

Antibiotic treatment is required, along with further screening for complications.

Test code

9020E

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Tuesday,Friday TIME - 10:30

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia - Infectious Section
  • Serology

CPT and Loinc codes

SYPHILIS ANTIBODIES, SERUM

1200