Test Code RPRCNF RPR Confirmation

Important Note

Only orderable as a reflex.

Epic EAP
LAB6414 RPR Confirm, ONLY ORDERABLE AS A REFLEX

Container/Tube Type:

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Collection Information:

Collect 3.0 mL of blood in a red serum or serum separator tube.

Transport Information:

Transport 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

Minimum Sample Volume:

1.0 mL of blood/0.5 mL of serum

Unacceptable Conditions:

Gross Lipemia or Gross Hemolysis or does not meet collection, storage or transport requirements.

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

86592

Methodology:

Charcoal Agglutination

Performed:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the am.

Refrigerated Stability:

14 days

Frozen Stability:

365 days

Ambient Stability:

48 hours