Syphilis monitoring/congenital screening (RPR, reflex titer only)

Message

Serology

Test Code

LAB5210148

Alias/See Also

RPR with Reflex Titer if indicated

CPT Codes
86592 for RPR and 86593 for RPR with reflex titer

Includes

If RPR screen is reactive, RPR Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 86593)

Preferred Specimen

Gold top (serum separator tube)

Minimum Volume

2 ml Serum
Minimum of 2 red top microtainers for infants

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red top

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

5 days refrigerated

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Contamination, gross hemolysis or lipemia

Methodology
Macroscopic flocculation

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday after 2pm

Clinical Significance

Detection of syphilis

Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport

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.