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Synonym(s):
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Syphilis Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) -
Qualitative
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Requisition
Form
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G-2A
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Test
Description
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Agglutination test for the serological detection of reagin antibodies in human serum
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Pre-Approval
Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental
Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental
Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on
Specimens from (sources)
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Human specimens |
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Sample/Specimen
Type for Testing
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Serum
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Minimum
Volume/Size Required
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200 µL - qualitative and quantitative test
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Storage/Preservation
Prior to Shipping
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Store at 2°C to 8°C for 5 days
- For long term storage, store frozen at -20°C or colder
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Transport
Medium
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N/A
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Specimen
Labeling
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- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and
Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle
as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple
contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious
agents.
Additional forms & resources
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Method
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Qualitative agglutination test with reflex to RPR titer |
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Turn-around
Time
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3 working days |
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Interferences/Limitations
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A specimen is too hemolyzed for testing
for testing when printed matter cannot be read through it. Icteric, lipemic and grossly hemolyzed
specimens should not be used because of the possibility of nonspecific
reactions.
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| Common Causes for
Rejection
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-
Insufficient
quantity
- unacceptable specimen type or source
- improper shipping conditions expired media or collection container
- discrepancies between specimen label
and submission form
- incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional Information
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Specimens with reactive RPR Qualitative test results will automatically reflex to RPR titer
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