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Performing Laboratory
NRL-Molecular Diagnostics
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Qualitative | |
| Reflex Tests: | |
| Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Quantitative | Treponema pallidum, Particle Agglutination, Qualitative |
Testing Algorithm:
If qualitative RPR is reactive, then #TPPA “Treponema pallidum, Particle Agglutination, Qualitative, Serum” will be performed at an additional charge.
If TPPA is reactive, then #RPRTI “Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Quantitative, Serum” will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name:
Latex Agglutination/Gelatin Particle Agglutination
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
48 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86592-RPR, qualitative
86593-RPR, quantitative (if appropriate)
86780-Treponema pallidum (if appropriate)