Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test With Reflex to Quantitative RPR and Confirmatory Treponema pallidum Antibodies
Synonyms
- Nontreponemal Test
- Serological Tests for Syphilis (STS)
- Syphilis Serology
Test Includes
RPR, qualitative; RPR titer; and Treponema pallidum-specific test on reactives. An additional fee is charged when a confirmatory Treponema pallidum test is performed.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 7 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma specimen
Test Details
Use
Serological test for screening for syphilis infection
Methodology
Charcoal flocculation and multiplex flow immunoassay
Reference Interval
Nonreactive
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012005 | RPR, Rfx Qn RPR/Confirm TP | 20507-0 | 006072 | RPR | 20507-0 |
| Reflex Table for RPR | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 006464 | RPR, Quant. | 006464 | RPR, Quant. | 31147-2 | |
| Reflex Table for RPR | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 012021 | RPR Qn+TP Abs | 082371 | Treponema pallidum Antibodies | 47236-5 | |
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