Syphilis; Treponemal Antibody IgG by IFA  

 
IMPORTANT! Pre-approval needed from state or local health department. Local or State Health Department. Send approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444.

NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see NUlirt Guide).

Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing will not be performed without all required information.

Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.

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Test: Syphilis; Treponemal Antibody IgG by IFA
  • For CSF specimens
  • Pre-approval needed from state or local health department
  • Send documented approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444
 
Synonym: Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody, T palladum IgG CSF by IFA, FTA, FTA ABS, Indirect Fluorescent Antibody  
Method:
  • See Arup Laboratory Test Directory Information for methodology, specimen types, collection and stability, labeling, volume, interferences and Limitations, and turnaround times
  • https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0055273
 
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Comments:
  • Test perfromed at ARUP Laboratories
  • After approval from local or state epidemiologist, submit specimens through NPHL, NOT directly to a reference lab
 
Revised: 4/25/2024 
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.

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