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Test Code SYPHEV Syphilis (T. Pallidum) IgG

Important Note

  Many dietary supplements promoted for hair, skin, and nail benefits contain Biotin (Vitamin B7) levels up to 650 times the recommended daily intake.  High levels of Biotin can cause clinically significant incorrect lab test results, resulting in falsely high or falsely low results, depending on the test. Patients taking high doses of Biotin should be instructed to discontinue Biotin for at least 12 hours prior to lab testing.

Reference Values

Non reactive

Reactive: specimen will be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories for confirmation testing

Specimen Requirement

Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). For pediatric specimens, draw blood in a red-top MICROTAINER(s). Spin down and send 1 ml of serum.

Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection and phlebotomist's initials.

CPT Codes

86780

86780  (confirmation if indicated)

Method

Chemuluminescent Immunoassay

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Friday