Syphilis Screen
| Test Name | Syphillis Screen (S17) |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | S17, SYPH |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | VDRL |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | SST |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | (Information Unavailable) |
| Test Schedule | (Information Unavailable) |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | (Information Unavailable) |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | (Information Unavailable) |
| Lab Process Notes | As per public health, confirmatory testing of an EIA non-reactive result will no longer be performed, regardless of whether or not it is requested. This new testing policy is in keeping with the major centers in the world that offer syphilis testing. |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Public Health Laboratories, Hamilton |