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Test Code RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test, Serum

Important Note

NOTE: This test is ordered only in special circumstances, and as a supplement to a positive Syphilis IgG.  Do not order the RPR test as the primary test to screen for Syphilis.  If you have any questions, contact the Serology Department at (302)645-3713. Order Syphilis IgG instead.

A few exceptions to the above:

1.  Infectious Disease clinicians can order this test without restriction.

2. If the patient has history of a previous reactive RPR and clinician is monitoring treatment response.

3. Newborn infants needing Syphilis/RPR testing - RPR is the appropriate test to order.

Methodology

Latex Agglutination

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Serum Gel (SST)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Negative

Note: Positive specimens will be reported with a titer.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86592

86593

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Additional Information

Beebe Healthcare uses the Reverse Screening Algorithm for Syphilis testing.