Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Titer
- LIS Mnemonic: RPRQA
Collect
Gold (SST - Clot activator & gel)
Volume Required
3.0 ml
Minimum Required
2.0 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Must be delivered to CLS/Immunology Lab within 24 hours.
Processing
See Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
Days Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
Next day
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86593
Methodology
Flocculation
Remarks
Order RPR, titer performed reflexively only if screen is positive. Specimen sent out for confirmatory testing if RPR is reactive.