Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD25218Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Congenital Syphilis Screen, FTA (IgG, IgM)
Also known as: Treponema pallidum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Intended for identification of cases of congenital or neonatal syphilis in infants ≤6 months (or ≤1 year, depending on location) of age by detecting IgG and IgM antibodies to Treponema pallidum using fluorescent treponemal antibody assays.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IFA)
Biomarkers
Treponema pallidum antibody (IgG)
ProteinIgG
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Treponema pallidum antibody (IgM)
ProteinIgM
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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