Test Code RPR RPR, qualitative, LAB494

Important Note

Primary or initial test should be SYPHGM: Syphilis IgG IgM w/ Reflex, LAB5650

RPR testing is a non-treponemal assay that is synonymous with the VDRL assay. This assay is automatically reflexed to a titer, if positive.

St. Luke's Hospital Laboratory

Container/tube:

Preferred: Gold SST or red top serum - may be stored for up to 5 days at 2-8C

Acceptable: Purple top (EDTA) or green top (heparin) plasma - may be stored for up to 48 hours at 2-8C

Specimen volume: 1 mL

Note: Specimens with gross lipemia or hemolysis will be rejected.

Negative

If positive, a titer will be determined.

The first positive sample will be sent for confirmation with a treponemal assay - See TPPA.

Monday through Friday

Agglutination

86592 - Screen

86593 - Titer

48 hours upon receipt