Treponema pallidum (VDRL) CSF with Reflex to Titer
Abbrev Code: | CVDRL | ||
Order Code: | LAB207 | Order Name: | VDRL CSF |
Synonyms: | Syphilis Serology, Cerebrospinal Fluid | ||
Methodology: | Flocculation | ||
CPT Codes: | 86592 x1, 86593 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-2 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
Container: | Sterile tube |
Causes for Rejection: | Plasma, serum or other body fluid. Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 50206 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Non-reactive
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Use: | Preferred diagnostic assay for CSF specimens in suspected neurosyphilis. |
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