| Synonym(s): | STI, Treponema pallidum, qualitative, non-treponemal test |
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| Requisition Form | G-2A |
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| Test Description | Agglutination test for the serological detection of reagin antibodies in human serum. |
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| Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
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| Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
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| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
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| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Human |
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| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Serum |
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| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 200 µL |
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| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | - Store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 5 days.
- For long term storage, store frozen at -20°C or colder.
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| Transport Medium | N/A |
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| Specimen Labeling | - At least two patient-specific identifiers required on specimen (e.g. patient full name, date of birth, medical record number).
- Three unique patient identifiers are preferred.
- Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers on G-2A submission form. (e.g. abbreviated name on label and full name on form is not acceptable.)
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | - Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply.
- Submitters are responsible for packaging and shipping specimens according to regulatory requirements.
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen shipping guidelines online here.
- Store and ship cold at 2°C–8°C if specimen will arrive at the Laboratory within 5 days of collection.
- Store and ship frozen at -20°C or colder if specimen will arrive at Laboratory more than 5 days after collection.
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| Method | Qualitative RPR agglutination test with reflex to RPR titer. |
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| Turn-around Time | 3 working days |
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| Interferences/Limitations | - A specimen is too hemolyzed 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 | - insufficient specimen 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 | Specimens with reactive RPR Qualitative test results will automatically reflex to RPR titer. |
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