Laboratory Services
Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen Response to Therapy, Serum
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Test Description |
Rapid Plasma Reagin Screen Response to Therapy, Serum
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Synonym(s) |
Rapid Plasma Reagin Test (RPR); Syphilis G; Syphilis Serology (RPR); Treponema pallidum (T. pallidum); Automated Reagin Test (ART) |
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Test ID |
RPRRT
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General Information |
Useful for:
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Specimen Requirements |
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Stability |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
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Limitations |
Biological false-positive reactions with cardiolipin-type antigens have been reported in disease such as infectious mononucleosis, leprosy, malaria, lupus erythematosus, vaccinia, and viral pneumonia. Pregnancy, autoimmune diseases, and narcotic addictions may give false-positive results. Pinta, yaws, bejel, and other treponemal diseases may also produce false-positive results with this test |
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Methodology |
RPRRT: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay |
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Estimated TAT |
1-4 days |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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Retention |
14 days |
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CPT Code(s) |
0065U; 86593-Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer (if appropriate) |
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Additional Information | ||
Minimum Sample Volume |
0.4 mL |
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Reference Range |
Nonreactive |
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Reflex Conditions |
RRPRQ: RPR Titer |
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Performing Lab |
Mayo |
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LOINC Code(s) |
20507-0 |