Test Code RPR RAPID PLASMA REAGIN-SYPHILIS
EPIC Test ID
1230100474
Test Synonyms
RPR|SYPHILIS
Collection Requirements
Collect Yellow/Red SST Serum tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
For WMH: Green top (Li Hep) Plasma is also acceptable if testing is completed within 24 hours. Serum: Assay immediately. If unable to assay immediately, Store 5 Days Refrigerated or Pour off into an aliquot tube and Freeze. Plasma. Assay immediately, If unable to assay immediately, Store up to 24 Hours Refrigerated. For CMH: Spin and separate serum or plasma and freeze sample if not being run that day. *Note that this is a batched test and is run once a week.*
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
CMH Hospital Lab:CORD BLOOD CONTAINER,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
CMH Hematology
CPT Code
86592
Loinc
11597-2
EAP
LAB494