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HelpTest Code RMCSYPHAB RPR (Syphilis Ab)*
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Per CDC recommendations, all positive and equivocal results will be sent to MAYO Medical Laboratories for supplemental testing. For additional information regarding this testing algorithm, please contact the laboratory.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: 4 mL blood
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum.
Collection Instructions:
If pre-processing before sending to the laboratory:
Allow to clot 30 minutes, centrifuge, refrigerate and return to lab within 8 hours.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Non-Reactive - Absence of detectable virus IgG antibodies.
Equivocal - Retested in duplicate.
- If 2 of 3 are nonreactive, the sample is considered nonreactive.
- If 2 of 3 are reactive, the sample is considered reactive.
- If 2 of 3 remain equivocal, supplemental testing is recommended.
Reactive - Presence of detectable virus IgG antibodies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday
Analytical Time:
1 day
Methodology
Direct sandwich immunoassay based on chemiluminescent technology
Test Classification and CPT Coding
See Syphilis Antibody* in RRMC Lab Test Catalog