The RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Confirmat test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.
RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing
IMPORTANT: NOTE THIS IS A REFLUX TEST - The price charged for this test is only for the RPR. ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL OCCUR FOR THE REFLUX TO TITER AND CONFIRMATION TESTING .
Clinical Significance
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.
Limitations
False-positive results have been associated in patients with infections, pregnancy, autoimmune disease, old age, Gaucher disease, and malignancy.
Alternative Name(s)
Premarital RPR,Syphilis Serology Screen, Blood,ART,Rapid Plasma Reagin,Automated Reagin Test