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:

7 days a week

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 treatment response in established syphilis patients. No TP-PA will be reflexed.