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HelpTest Code LAB494 RPR
Synonym
- Rapid Plasma Reagin
- RPRC
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Lipemia
Testing Algorithm
If the RPR is reactive, then the RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge. If RPR is non-reactive, Treponema Pallidum AB By TP-PA (YCTPPA) will be sent out and performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Test
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative RPR | No | No |
| Treponema Pallidum Particle Agglutination | Yes | No |
Interpretation
Non Reactive
Method Description
Macroscopic nontreponemal flocculation
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 days
Reporting Name
RPR
CPT Code Information
86592
86593 (if appropriate)
86780 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
20507-0
31147-2 (if appropriate)
24312-1 (if appropriate)