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Test Code SYPRX SYPHILIS TEST, TREATED

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                        SYPRX                       
EPIC LAB20109

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Serological monitoring of treated syphilis cases

Method Name

Macroscopic Flocculation

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 - 3 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.25 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

  1. Centrifuge and send original SST refrigerated. Do not aliquot.
  2. Specimen may be aliquotted and frozen only if it will exceed refrigerated stability.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 5 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

86592 Syphilis Test, Non-Treponemal Antibody, Qualitative (eg: VDRL, RPR, ART)  
86593 Syphilis Test, Non-Treponemal Antibody, Quantitative if Indicated

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Profile Information

Individual Test Description

RAPID PLASMIN REAGIN, QUALITATIVE

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube