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Test Code RPRN Syphilis Diagnosis Newborn

Important Note

Please see syphilis newborn algorithm to the left, under 'Resources'.

Additional Codes

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Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Gross lipemia

Gross icterus

Reference Values

Non-reactive

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

CPT Codes

86592

LOINC Codes

30286592

Volume

Preferred Volume

4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Pediatric Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

UCMC Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.

Test Components

Serum

Methodology

Flocculation

Synonyms/Search Keywords

Syphilis

Last Reviewed Date

08/14/2024

Additional Information

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