FTA Antibody

Test Name

FTA Antibody - This test is not FDA-cleared (approved) as a screening test for blood or plasma donors

Alternate Description

Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies

LIS Code

FTAABP

Availability

Setup: Mon - Fri

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red Microtainers

Summary Test Name

FTA Antibody

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Report available: Next day

Reference Value

Nonreactive

Additional Test Information

For BLOOD DONORS: This test is not FDA-cleared (approved) as a screening test for blood or plasma donors.