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Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

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Description:

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum.

Test Category:
Serology
Pathogen:
Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum
Illnesses and Diseases:
  • Syphilis
Specimen:

Serum – minimum of 0.5 mL. The same serum sample is used for all required syphilis testing.

Specimens may be subject to rejection if they are not the appropriate sample type, have insufficient volume, or are not accompanied by relevant patient information.

Collection Method:

N/A

Specimen Processing, Storage and Shipping:

Store samples refrigerated or frozen until shipped for testing. Ship frozen samples on dry ice, and refrigerated samples on wet ice

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

Patient Criteria:

Suspected of syphilis infection.

Accompanying Documentation:

Completed Syphilis requisition form including sender lab name, address and telephone number. Patient identifier (specimen reference #), date of birth and sex. Date collected and test requested.

Comments:

N/A

Methods and Interpretation of Results:

See reference below.

Turnaround Time:

20 calendar days. Contact the laboratory prior to submission of urgent clinical specimens.

Contact:
Phone #: (204) 789-2130
Fax: (204) 789-2018
References:
  1. A Manual of Tests for Syphilis 9th Edition. Edited by S. A. Larsen, V. Pope, R. E. Johnson, E. J. Kennedy Jr. American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C. 1998.
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