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0050011
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Titer and FTA-ABS
RPR FTA
Ordering Recommendation
Not an optimal reflex test. Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Titer and TP-PA Confirmation (0050478) is preferred.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Avoid freezing if possible.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, grossly hemolyzed, grossly lipemic, plasma, CSF, or other body fluids.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Particle Agglutination
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) | Non Reactive |
Interpretive Data
| Component | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) | RPR (+) = Reactive RPR (-) = Nonreactive |
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86592; if reflexed, add 86593; 86780
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050472 | Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) | 20507-0 |
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Aliases
- Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Treponema Antibody Confirmation
- RPR Reflex to Titer, FTA-ABS and TPPA
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Titer and FTA-ABS
