RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Treponema pallidum Antibody, IA

Test Code

36126

CPT Codes
86592

Includes

If RPR screen is reactive, RPR Titer and Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA) Confirmatory testing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593, 86780).

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

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

Hemolysis • Lipemia

Methodology
Flocculation, Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report Available: 1-3 days

Clinical Significance

This is a nontreponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur, due to systemic lupuserythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.

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.