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RPR screen and titer

Message
Reactive results are not confirmed with TPPA, only negative results are confirmed with TPPA

All screens with titer if screen is positive


Test Code
RPR SCREEN/TITER


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.


Methodology
Flocculation Card Test

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
TAT 2 - 4 days


Reference Range
Non reactive


Clinical Significance
Reactive results will be titered.  Confirmed reactive results indicate present or past infection with Treponema pallidum (syphilis).  False reactive results can be seen with leprosy, malaria, toxoplasmosis, infectious mononucleosis, lupus, viral pneumonia, tuberculosis, pregnancy and aging.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab
Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941


Last Updated: March 20, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.