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Test Code RPRPED RPR, Pediatric

Important Note

Order RPR,Pediatric (RPRPED) only on neonates or children up to 15 months old. If greater than 15 months, order Syphilis Ab IgG and IgM w Reflex (SYGMR).

Methodology

Flocculation/Agglutination

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

 

**Note:  If collecting in micro-collection tubes ("capijects"), collect two full yellow top or red top tubes.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated

5 days

 

Reference Values

Non reactive

CPT Coding

86592

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis >500 mg/dL
Lipemia >3000 mg/dL
Icterus >20 mg/dL

 

Day(s) Set Up

Monday-Friday, Day shift (0630-1500)