RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Treponema pallidum Antibody, IA

RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Treponema pallidum Antibody, IA

Test Code

36126
86592
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
36126
86592
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
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Clinical Significance

RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Treponema pallidum Antibody, IA - This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)

Algorithm

Traditional Algorithm for Serologic Diagnosis of Syphilis

Clinical Focus

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Clinical Focus

Syphilis: Laboratory Support for Screening, Diagnosis, and Monitoring

Test Guide

HIV Infection: Laboratory Testing for Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • If RPR screen is Reactive, then RPR Titer and Chemiluminescence - Treponemal Antibody Immunoassay for Confirmatory testing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 86593, 86780).

Methodology

Flocculation • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

Syphilis Serology Screen,PR(Dx) rfl Ttr/T.pallidum,Blood Premarital RPR,Automated Reagin Test,ART,Rapid Plasma Reagin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If RPR screen is Reactive, then RPR Titer and Chemiluminescence - Treponemal Antibody Immunoassay for Confirmatory testing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 86593, 86780).

Methodology

Flocculation • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)

Syphilis Serology Screen,PR(Dx) rfl Ttr/T.pallidum,Blood Premarital RPR,Automated Reagin Test,ART,Rapid Plasma Reagin
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL serum
1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Hemolysis • Lipemia
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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