Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Looks for non-specific antibodies in the blood of the patient that may indicate a syphilis infection. Quantitative non-treponemal antibody test. |
| Clinical Indications |
Please give detailed clinical information, including date of onset/contact with the suspected infection. Useful for staging syphilis infection and monitoring response to treatment. |
| Reference range | Negative |
| Sample & container required | Serum GEL SST (Rust Top) |
| Sample volume | 5 ml |
| Turnaround time | 2 working days |
| Notes | This test is currently unaccredited due to a recent change in platform. |