Test Code:
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: 36126
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 799
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: 4120
CPT Code(s):
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: 86592
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 86592
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: 86592
Methodology: Flooculation
Clinical Significance:
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.
RPR (Monitor) w/ Reflex to Titer: This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphillis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.
Includes:
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: If RPR screen is reactive, RPR Titer and Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA) Confirmatory testing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593, 86780).
RPR (Monitor) w/ Reflex to Titer: If RPR Screen is reactive, RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593).
RPR, Premarital w/ Reflex to Titer: If RPR Screen is reactive, RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593).
Alternative Name(s):
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: Premarital RPR,Syphilis Serology Screen, Blood,ART,Rapid Plasma Reagin,Automated Reagin Test
RPR (Monitor) w/ Reflex to Titer: Syphilis
RPR, Premarital w/ Relfex to Titer: Premarital RPR, Rapid Plasma Reagin, Syphilis, Rapid Plasma Reagin - Premarital
Supply: #T157 Red/Yellow SST 8mL
Preferred Specimen: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1mL
Transport Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Specimen Stability: Room Temperature: 4 Days
Rejection Criteria:
- Contact DLO's Customer Service for specific criteria.
- Hemolysis
- What are hemolyzed specimens?
- Hemolysis occurs when the red cells are damaged during sample collection causing them to rupture. Hemolyzed serum or plasma is pale pink to red rather than the normal clear straw or pale-yellow color.
- What causes a specimen to be hemolyzed?
- Mixing tubes too vigorously
- Placing tubes in the refrigerator without allowing 30 minutes at room temperature for complete clotting
- Exposure to heat or in a refrigerator that is too cold
- Using a needle with too small of a bore necessary for the venipuncture
- Using too large a tube when using a butterfly needle
- Not allowing sufficient time for alcohol to dry on puncture site
- Leaving the tourniquet on for longer than one minute
- How can hemolyzed specimens be prevented?
- For routine collections, use a 20–22-gauge needle
- Do not remove the needle from the vein with the vacuum tube engaged
- Do not collect a specimen in a hematoma
- Do not centrifuge the specimen for a prolonged period of time
- Draw the sample gently and evenly
- What are hemolyzed specimens?
- Specimens exceeding stability
- Specimens other than serum
- Unlabeled or improperly labeled specimens
For additional supply or collection information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the Payor being billed.