Treponema pallidum (serological screening)
Which test do we use?
RPR and TPPA (chemoluminescence, Vitros Integrated System, OCD)
Sampling instructions
For 1 or 2 serological analyses: at least 1 ml serum
For 3 to 5 serological analyses: at least 2 ml serum
Storage conditions
The serum can be sent at room temperature, but the duration of transportation must be reduced as much as possible (avoid weekends or holidays).
Frequence
2x / week
Reference values
negative
Delivery time of the result
On average:
TPPA: 3 days
RPR: 2 days
Accredited
yes
ISO 15189 – Belac 147-MED
RIZIV-code
RPR: 552716 / 552720
TPPA: 552731 / 552742
Loinc-code
TPPA: 22590-4
RPR: 31147-2
Laatste wijziging op: 17/01/2023