Test 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.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RPRT1 / Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Flocculation/Agglutination
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 |
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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.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 |