RPR Quantitative (Sendout)

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].

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.

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.