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Test Code RPRNEO RPR, Neontal

Important Note

This test is only offered on newborn infants.

Additional Codes

PathLab RPRNEO
Epic ID LAB3195

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.

 

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.5 mL of serum

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 14 days X
Frozen 365 days  
Room Temp 48 hours  

 

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross Lipemia or Gross Hemolysis or does not meet collection, storage or transport requirements.

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory

Methodology

Charcoal Agglutination

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

CPT Code Information

86592