Orderable EAP code:

LAB00282

Billable EAP Codes:

80001899 x 1

CPT Codes:

86592 x 1

Lab Section:

Immunology

Includes:

RPR Qualitative. If reactive, reflex to:

• RPR Quant (Titer)

• T. PALLIDUM AB By TP-PA

Additional charges will apply.

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 days, additional for reflex testing. 

Test Schedule:

7 days a week

Related Links:

Syphilis Test Algorithm

Specimen Requirements:

*Do not order for patients 18 months or older. See comments below.*

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 is 1 mL serum

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stable refrigerated (2 to 8 C) for 5 days. If there is a delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycle. 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 is 1 mL serum

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stable refrigerated (2 to 8 C) for 5 days. If there is a delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycle. Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.

Comments:

Recommended test for congenital syphilis screen for patients less than 18 months old (traditional algorithm).

For patients 18 months or greater refer to Syphilis Antibody Screen W/ Reflex To RPR, Titer, and TP-PA Confirm (LAB103756).

T.PALLIDUM AB By TP-PA is sent to ARUP for testing Treponema pallidum Antibody by TP-PA T Treponema Pallidum Antibody by TP-PA (Opens in a new window)

Synonyms:

Syphilis Serology

Syphilis Reverse Testing Algorithm

Rapid Plasma Reagin

Rapid Plasma Reagin Reflex to Titer or TPPA