Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) with Reflex to Titer
CPT Code(s): | 86592; if reflexed, add 86593 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL) Also acceptable: Plasma, if testing is completed within 48 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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