RPR Quantitative (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Lab Code
RRPRQG
Epic Ordering
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Description

Test Information: Quantitative RPR test with antibody titer. May be used to monitor response to therapy.

Ordering Note: This test should be ordered for patients with a known history of syphilis. For screening new syphilis cases, refer to separate test Serologic Syphilis Screen [SYPHSC].

Forms & Requisitions
  • Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory Requisition
Synonyms
Anti-phospholipid, Antiphospholipids, APL, Rapid Plasma Reagin, Syphilis
Components

Interpretation

Method

Particle Agglutination

Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Range: Nonreactive
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

6 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST

Forms & Requisitions
  • Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory Requisition
Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum + 1 mL serum for UW441
minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Processing

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to two separate plastic vials. If sample volume is low, prioritize the sendout test (RRPRQ).

  • RRPRQ: Place serum aliquot in the refrigerated Sendouts rack (UWMT or HMC).
  • UW441: Freeze serum aliquot in the -20°C Immunology rack.

Sendouts:

  • Order SKPH Test: RPR Quantitative (under "Syphilis Serology").
  • Include the ordering provider's full name and NPI number on the requisition.
  • Send refrigerated sample with a completed requisition to Seattle King County Public Health Lab, located at Harborview Medical Center Basement West Clinic Wing.

Stability: Refrigerated: Preferred.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory
206-744-8950

325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Frequency
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
86593
LOINC
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5229