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Epic EAP: LAB11028
Epic Description: TREPONEMA ANTIBODIES
Synonym
Syphilis Testing
RPR
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 3 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.3mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Jeff Hwy Chemistry Lab
Ochsner Baptist Chemistry Lab
Ochsner LSU Monroe Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge Specimen. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86593
If needed, 86592
Reflexive Testing
Positive samples will reflex to RPR and possible RPR Titer.