RPR with Reflex to TPPA
Order Code:
RPRRE
Test Summary
RPR: This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, malaria, mononucleosis, infectious hepatitis, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Positive results should be confirmed with a more specific treponema pallidum antibody test (FTA-ABS). Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy. The reflex TPPA test is designed to be used as an aid in the confirmation of antibodies to the Treponemal organisms that cause Syphilis. .
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL serum
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top, Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis and/or Lipemia
Order Code
RPRRE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB713
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86592 (additional CPT code 86403 (TPPA) will be added if reflex testing is performed)
Billing Code
- 500129
CPT Statement
Methodology
Particle Agglutination
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
RPR test performed daily.
Reflex TPPA testing performed Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 5 days
Reflex TPPA testing performed Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL serum
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top, Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis and/or Lipemia
Billing
CPT Code
- 86592 (additional CPT code 86403 (TPPA) will be added if reflex testing is performed)
Billing Code
- 500129
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Particle Agglutination
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
RPR test performed daily.
Reflex TPPA testing performed Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 5 days
Reflex TPPA testing performed Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 5 days