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HelpTest Code RPRTM Syphilis, Therapeutic Monitoring
Useful For
This semi-quantitative test is useful for monitoring therapy in patients known to have syphilis. It does not include confirmatory testing of a positive result by a second method as recommended by the CDC. Order Syphilis Antibody, IgG/IgM (SYPHAB) as the primary syphilis diagnostic test.
Synonyms/Keywords
RPR, Syphilis
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate |
5 days |
| Frozen | > 5 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Gross hemolysis | |
|---|---|
| Gross lipemia |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Immunodiagnostics
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Tuesday, Friday | 1 day | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay/Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 OR RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Flocculation Test |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86593 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86593 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Syphilis, Therapeutic Monitoring |