RPR Reflex To Treponema pallidum-PA

Test Code: TD_3502

CPT Code(s): 86592

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Reflex RPR to TP-PA (Particle Agglutination)

Test Includes

RPR Reflex To Treponema pallidum-PA
Will reflex to RPR titer and TP-PA when result is reactive

Methodology

Automated Qualitative Non-treponemal Flocculation Test

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Turbid samples

Reference Range(s)

Non- Reactive
Will reflex to RPR Titer and TP-PA when result is reactive. Additional charges will apply

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 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

5 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.