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Test Code RRPRS Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum


Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see SYPH1 / Syphilis IgG with Reflex, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

 

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen 14 days

Reject Due To

No specimen should be rejected.

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see Syphilis IgG with Reflex, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum.

 

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86592-Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen

86593-Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer (if appropriate)

86780-Syphilis Antibody by TP-PA (if appropriate)