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HelpTest ID RRPRS Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SYPH1 / Syphilis IgG with Reflex, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Secondary ID
616866Useful For
Aid for the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum
Rapid plasma reagin testing following a positive treponemal antibody test
This test is not useful as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
Testing Algorithm
If the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) screen is positive, then the RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the RPR screen is negative, then syphilis antibody Treponema pallidum particle agglutination testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SYPH1 / Syphilis IgG with Reflex, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86592-Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen
86593-Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer (if appropriate)
86780-Syphilis Antibody by TP-PA (if appropriate)