Orderable EAP code:

LAB103975

Billable EAP Codes:

80001899 x 1

CPT Codes:

86592 x 1

Lab Section:

Immunology

Includes:

RPR Qualitative
If reactive, reflex to:
RPR Quant (Titer) 
Additional charges will apply

Turnaround Time:

2 Days

Test Schedule:

Monday -Friday; 3times a week. 

Related Links:

Syphilis Test Algorithm

Specimen Requirements:

4.0 mL blood in serum separator tube (SST) or nonanticoagulated tube (RED top). 
Remove 2.0 mL serum from clot tube and send in an aliquot tube.
Minimum volume = 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability: 
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 5 days
If delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

4.0 mL blood in serum separator tube (SST) or nonanticoagulated tube (RED top). 
Remove 2.0 mL serum from clot tube and send in an aliquot tube.
Minimum volume = 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability: 
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 5 days
If delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.

Reference Range:

RPR Qual: Nonreactive
RPR Quant (Titer): Less than 1:1

Comments:

Preferred test for monitoring patients with known Syphilis infection and previous know infection for all ages.