RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Lab Code
RRPRQ
Epic Name
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Description
Test Information: Quantitative RPR test with antibody titer. May be used to monitor response to therapy.
Ordering Note: This test is orderable within package RPR Quantitative (Sendout) [RRPRQG].
Synonyms
Anti-phospholipid, Antiphospholipids, APL, Syphilis
Interpretation
Method
Particle Agglutination
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Nonreactive [NREAC] | 0- | Nonreactive [NREAC] |
Effective date: 11/07/2020
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
6 mL blood in a RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
Forms & Requisitions
- Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory Requisition
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum + 1 mL serum for UW441
minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to two separate plastic vials. If sample volume is low, prioritize the sendout test (RRPRQ).
- RRPRQ: Place serum aliquot in the refrigerated Sendouts rack (UWMT or HMC).
- UW441: Freeze serum aliquot in the -20°C Immunology rack.
Sendouts:
- Order SKPH Test: RPR Quantitative (under "Syphilis Serology").
- Include the ordering provider's full name and NPI number on the requisition.
- Send refrigerated sample with a completed requisition to Seattle King County Public Health Lab, located at Harborview Medical Center Basement West Clinic Wing.
Stability: Refrigerated: Preferred.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Serology Sendouts (SRSO)
Performing Location(s)
| Sendout |
Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory
206-744-8950 325 9th Ave |
|---|
Frequency
Performed: Monday - Friday. Report Available: 1 day.
Available STAT?
No