RPR (MONITOR) W/REFL TITER

Clinical Significance

RPR (Monitor) with Reflex to Titer - 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.

Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume, Reject Criteria

Includes
If RPR Screen is reactive, then RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593).

Methodology
Flocculation

Reference Range(s)
Non-Reactive

Alternative Name(s)
Syphilis