Date of Most Recent Non-Treponemal Antibody Test
This test records when your most recent blood test for non-Treponemal antibodies was performed. Non-Treponemal tests are part of screening for certain infections, including syphilis, though they do not detect all strains.
Your last non-Treponemal antibody test date helps track your medical history for infections requiring follow-up.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 75167-7
- Short code
- DATEOFMOSTRECENTNONTREPONEMALTEST
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Matters in Your Care Plan
Non-Treponemal antibody tests are often used as a screening tool to monitor conditions like syphilis or other infections that may require long-term management. This record ensures your healthcare provider can track trends and adjust care if needed.
What Non-Treponemal Antibodies Detect
These tests measure antibodies that react to non-Treponemal antigens (proteins found in some bacteria). While they can indicate exposure to certain infections, they are not definitive for syphilis or other diseases. Results may vary based on the stage of infection.
How the Test Is Conducted
This is not a single test result but a record of when a blood sample was tested for non-Treponemal antibodies. Your provider may use a qualitative or semi-quantitative method (like turbidimetry or nephelometry) to detect these antibodies, depending on the lab’s protocol.
When You Might Need This Test
Your provider may request this record if you have a history of infections requiring monitoring, are being evaluated for syphilis or other infections, or if follow-up testing is needed for a previous positive result.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance: Tracking Infection Exposure
Short name
Non-Treponemal Antibody Test Date
Frequently asked questions
This test date helps your healthcare team assess whether you’ve been exposed to infections that may require treatment or monitoring. It can also be used to confirm the timing of infection progression or response to treatment, though it does not replace confirmatory tests like Treponemal assays.
Could this test date affect my treatment plan? If your results were positive, this date helps determine how long you’ve been exposed and whether further testing or treatment is needed. It does not replace the need for additional diagnostic tests.
What if my last test was years ago? If your last test was positive, your provider may still need to monitor you for infection progression or treatment response. This record helps track your medical history and adjust care accordingly.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy