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Test Code
MRPR
Test Name
Rapid Plasma Reagin
CPT Codes
86592
Clinical Utility
Non-treponemal screening test for Syphilis. Follows the algorithm of non-treponemal test first followed by treponemal specific assay confirmation.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Transport Instructions

Transport refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

<20°C for long-term storage. 

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. 

Methodology
Flocculation
Reference Intervals

Nonreactive

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays