Test Code LAB494 Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Serum
Additional Codes
46461
Reporting Title
RPR Qualitative with titers if reactive
Methodology
Becton-Dickinson, Macro-VueTM (RPR)
Reflexes a Syphilis Ab (48052) if positive
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Ambient samples are not acceptable.
Note:
1. A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
2. Plasma from a mint-green tube can be used for the RPR, but not for the reflexed Syphilis Ab of a reactive RPR is to be confirmed.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Frozen OK/Ambient NO
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86592 - screen
86593 - titer
86780 - Syphilis Ab if not previously performed) (if appropriate)