Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)-Clinical

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Test Code
RPR


CPT Codes
86592

Preferred Specimen
1.0 nL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in Gold Tube. Spin down.


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Slide Flocculation

Clinical Significance
Used to aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.