Rapid Plasma Reagin with Reflex to Titer
Abbrev Code: | RPRAB | ||
Order Code: | LAB8013 | Order Name: | Rapid Plasma Reagin w Rflx to Titer |
Order Instructions: | Order TREPT first. | ||
Synonyms: | RPR; Nontreponemal (NTT) Ab | ||
Methodology: | Semi-quantitative charcoal agglutination | ||
CPT Codes: | 86592, 0065U x1, 86592, 0065U x1, 86593 x1, 86593 x1, 86780 x1, 86780 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed three times per week; results are reported the next day. | ||
Special Instructions: | Only ordered on Rheumatology Clinic patients and patients who had previous reactive treponema antibody. For all other patients order the Treponema Antibody with Reflex (TREPT). See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolysis |
Contraindications: | This test (RARAB) is not used to test CSF specimens; see VDRL, Cerebrospinal. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and leave sample in serum separator tube (preferred). Alternatively, aliquot 3 mL, 2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 7 days at refrigerated temperature; for longer storage freeze. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Liaison D) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Nonreactive |
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