RPR with Reflex to Titer for Treatment Response or Reinfections
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Lab Section:
Includes:
RPR Qualitative
If reactive, reflex to:
RPR Quant (Titer)
Additional charges will apply
Turnaround Time:
2 Days
Test Schedule:
7 days a week
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 = 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 5 days
If delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
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 = 1 mL serum
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 5 days
If delay in testing, store frozen at -20 C or colder.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.
Reference Range:
RPR Qual: Nonreactive
RPR Quant (Titer): Less than 1:1
Comments:
Preferred test for monitoring treatment response in established syphilis patients. No TP-PA will be reflexed.