RPR With Reflex to Titer and TP-PA Confirmation
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Lab Section:
Includes:
RPR Qualitative. If reactive, reflex to:
• RPR Quant (Titer)
• T. PALLIDUM AB By TP-PA
Additional charges will apply.
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 days, additional for reflex testing.
Test Schedule:
7 days a week
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Specimen Requirements:
*Do not order for patients 18 months or older. See comments below.*
4.0 mL blood in serum separator tube (SST) or nonanticoagulated tube (RED top).
Remove 2.0 mL serum from clot tube and send in an aliquot tube.
Minimum volume is 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stable refrigerated (2 to 8 C) for 5 days. If there is a delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycle. Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
4.0 mL blood in serum separator tube (SST) or nonanticoagulated tube (RED top).
Remove 2.0 mL serum from clot tube and send in an aliquot tube.
Minimum volume is 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stable refrigerated (2 to 8 C) for 5 days. If there is a delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycle. Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.
Comments:
Recommended test for congenital syphilis screen for patients less than 18 months old (traditional algorithm).
For patients 18 months or greater refer to Syphilis Antibody Screen W/ Reflex To RPR, Titer, and TP-PA Confirm (LAB103756).
T.PALLIDUM AB By TP-PA is sent to ARUP for testing Treponema pallidum Antibody by TP-PA T Treponema Pallidum Antibody by TP-PA (Opens in a new window)
Synonyms:
Syphilis Serology
Syphilis Reverse Testing Algorithm
Rapid Plasma Reagin
Rapid Plasma Reagin Reflex to Titer or TPPA