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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Syphilis screen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Sample Preparation

Lysed samples fail validation. CSFs not validated for test.

Turnaround Time

3 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 2 years

Syphilis screen

General Information

The Abbott Alinity Syphilis TP assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle
immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of antibody to Treponema
pallidum (TP) in human serum and plasma.

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Notes

Please indicate if the patient is immunocompromised eg. HIV positive.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS