| Synonyms:
| RPR, RPR (NSP), VDRL |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube.
Titers will be performed if test is reactive. MHA-TP is suggested follow-up of reactive samples. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL serum |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 14 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; lipemic; gross bacterial contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Nonreactive |
| Methodology: | Manual: Charcoal flocculation |
| Test Use: | Screen for reagin antibody for diagnosis of syphilis |
| Additional Information: | Reactive specimen should be confirmed by specific test, MHA-TP |
| Testing Includes: | Screening test for reagin antibody with titer if reactive test. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |