RPR Quantitative (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

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

Code	Name
RRPRQ	RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
UW441	ImmStudy RPR Quant

Interpretation

Guidelines

Washington DOH Notifiable Conditions

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.

Performance

Lab Department

Frequency

Available STAT?

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