RPR with Reflex Titer Syphilis Screen with reflex to Titer
Test Includes
RPR/ RPR Titer (if indicated)
Methodology
Automated qualitative non-treponemal flocculation
test
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Turbid samples
Reference Range(s)
Non- Reactive.
Will reflex to RPR Titer when result is reactive
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL serum
Sample Stability
5 days room temperature 7 days refrigerated 2 weeks frozen. Allow no more than 2 freeze/thaw cycles.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.
Alternative Specimen
3 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to
clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then
centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport
tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as
serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
