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RPR with Reflex Titer 799

Test Code
RPRT


Alias/See Also
RPRT


CPT Codes
86592

Includes
RPR is reactive a titer will be performed


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Draw one SST and send serum at refrigerated


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
R


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


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


Methodology
Flocculation

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


Limitations
False-positive results have been associated in patients with infections, pregnancy, autoimmune disease, old age, Gaucher disease, and malignancy.


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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.