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Test Code RPRRT RPR Titer (Response to Therapy)

Important Note

This test is intended for monitoring response to therapy in patients that have been previously diagnosed with syphilis.

If screening for syphilis see Syphilis Ab IgG & Igm w Reflex, Serum (SYGMR).

Methodology

Flocculation/Agglutination

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated

5 days

 

Reference Values

Non reactive

CPT Coding

86592

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)

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory