ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH 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: 0.4 mL) Avoid freezing if possible.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
CSF or plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
This panel is for clients in states where automatic confirmation using a treponemal test is required for all reactive RPR tests.
If RPR is reactive, then a titer to endpoint and FTA-ABS confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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
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