Arlington Scientific, Inc. (ASI) has developed a nontreponemal RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test that screens for syphilis. Syphilis a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum (a spirochete bacteria). This disease is found worldwide and is easy to treat if found early. If left untreated, it can be fatal and facilitate the transmission and acquisition of HIV.1 This test is FDA cleared for use in diagnostic screening.
Nontreponemal tests, such as the ASI RPR Card Test, are more reliable indicators of untreated syphilis infections and are used to monitor response to treatment or to indicate new infections.2
Features
- A CDC recommended primary screening test
- Simple and economical to use
- Easy to interpret
- All testing materials provided
- Available without controls
- 3 levels of liquid controls included (reactive, weak reactive, nonreactive)
- Color-coded dropper vials
- Warp resistant coated test cards
- Screw cap vials (No glass ampules)
- Up to 24 month shelf life (from date of manufacture)
- Proven results (CAP, AAB, API surveys)
- 10, 15, 30 well test cards available
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Certifications
CPT Code 86592 (Screening)
CPT Code 86593 (Titers)
FDA 510(k) K851504
Sensitivity & Specificity
Sensitivity: >98%
Specificity: >99%
Test Kit Sizes
25 test kit #900025
100 test kit #900100
500 test kit #900500
5,000 test kit #9005000-30 with controls
5,000 test kit #987530 without controls
10,000 test kit #90010000-30 with controls
10,000 test kit #987X30 without controls
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