RPR

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.4 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red Microtainers

Summary Test Name

RPR

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Stat Availability

Not Available STAT

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Monday thru Friday samples received in the laboratory by 0700 should have results the same day.

Reference Value

Non Reactive Normal

Additional Test Information

Used to monitor response to treatment.  Do not order to screen patients with unknown Syphilis status.  Order Treponemal Ab Screen.