Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Quantitation

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: RPRQ
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026696
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma specimen

Methods

Charcoal flocculation

Clinical Utilities

This test can be used to follow treatment response in patients being treated for syphilis infection. This assay should not be used to screen for or diagnose syphilis infections. To screen for and diagnose syphilis infections, a reflex cascade that includes both RPR and treponema-specific assay should be utilized per current guidelines. Labcorp offers Treponema pallidum (Syphilis) Screening Cascade [082345] or Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test With Reflex to Quantitative RPR and Confirmatory Treponema pallidum Antibodies [012005].

CPT Codes

86593

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.