RPR Quantitative (Sendout)

General Information

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

Guidelines
Method

Particle Agglutination

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

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

Outside Laboratories:

  • Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum while awaiting shipment. Transport with a cold pack.
  • Required Information: Include the following on the DLMP requisition: Patient demographics (including address, date of birth, and sex) and ordering provider name and NPI number. Failure to provide this information may result in test delays.

Stability: Refrigerated: Preferred.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL serum + 1 mL serum for UW441
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

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").
  • When completing the SKPH requisition, include the patient demographics (including address, patient ID, date of birth, and sex) and ordering provider name and NPI number.
  • 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.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory
206-744-8950

325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86593
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5229