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
Specimen must be from an individual ≤6 months of age (Quest directory) or ≤1 year of age (Rady Children’s summary). For individuals >6 (or >1) months of age, test code 4112 FTA‑ABS should be used. Set‑up days are Tuesday through Saturday.
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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