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HelpTest Code RPRRT Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR), Response to Therapy [Syphilis]
Additional Codes
| PathLab | RPRRT |
| Epic ID | LAB5256 |
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