RPR, Progressive

Test Code
15799


CPT Codes
86593

Includes
If RPR is reactive or weakly reactive and patient's age is ≥ 24 months, reflex to FTA-ABS.
If RPR is reactive or weakly reactive and patient's age is < 24 months, reflex to Treponema pallidum IgG and IgM (Neonatal) Ab Panel.


Preferred Specimen
2.2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1.1 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic


Methodology
Rapid Plasma Reagin

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
Non-reactive




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.