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HelpTest Code RPRT2 Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RPRT1 / Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Determining the current disease status
Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis
This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens.
Reporting Name
RPR Titer,SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejected.Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RPRT1 / Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86593
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RPRT2 | RPR Titer,S | 31147-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 616865 | RPR Titer,S | 31147-2 |