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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Pinta (Synonym: Treponematoses, Treponema carateum) | ||
| Pathogen: | Treponema carateum | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology (EIA, RPR, TPPA) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 5 mL GOLD SST Pediatric: 2 mL RED | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | EIA: 48 hours RPR: 48 hours TPPA: 72 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Virology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Antibodies to the treponema of pinta are indistinguishable from those to the treponema of syphilis by all the diagnostic tests in current use. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, October 25, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 13 2024 12:00AM | ||
