RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Lab Code
RRPRQG
Epic Name
RPR Quantitative (Sendout)
Order using Lab Undefined Order [LABUND]
Description
Test Information: Quantitative RPR test with antibody titer. May be used to monitor response to therapy.
Ordering Note: This test should be ordered for patients with a known history of syphilis. For screening new syphilis cases, refer to separate test Syphilis Reflexive Screen [SYPHRE].
Ordering Requirements: Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required for this test due to the availability of DLMP assay RPR Screen with Reflex to Titer [RPRQUW].
Synonyms
Anti-phospholipid, Antiphospholipids, APL, Rapid Plasma Reagin, Syphilis
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| RRPRQ | RPR Quantitative (Sendout) |
Interpretation
Method
Particle Agglutination
Reference Range
See individual componentsRef. Range Notes
| Reference Range: | Nonreactive |
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
6 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
Forms & Requisitions
- Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory Requisition
Approval Required
Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR) approval is required to order this test.
Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories:
- Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum while awaiting shipment. Transport with a cold pack.
- Required Information: Include the following on the DLMP requisition: Patient demographics (including address, date of birth, and sex) and ordering provider name and NPI number. Failure to provide this information may result in test delays.
Stability: Refrigerated: Preferred.
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").
- When completing the SKPH requisition, include the patient demographics (including address, patient ID, date of birth, and sex) and ordering provider name and NPI number.
- 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
Performing Location(s)
| Sendout |
Seattle King County Public Health Laboratory
206-744-8950 325 9th Ave |
|---|
Frequency
Available STAT?
No