Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

03/31/2026

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

RPPAB

Ordering Code

3703140

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83516

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

RPP

Ordering Code

3000957

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83516

Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
RPP
Example Report

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum: Red top

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis, Lipemia

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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Reference Range

<7 U/mL Negative
7-10 U/mL Equivocal
>10 U/mL Positive
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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