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HelpTest Code LAB207 VDRL, CSF
Useful For
An aid in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis in patients with a prior history of syphilis infection
Profile Information
| Test Component | Methodology |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDRL (qualitative) |
Microscopic Flocculation/Agglutination |
No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm: If the VDRL screen is positive, a quantitative VDRL titer will be performed, at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
| Test Component | Methodology |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDRL titer (quantitiative) |
Microscopic Flocculation/Agglutination |
No | No |
Performing Laboratory
Montana State Public Health Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-top container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send 1 mL spinal fluid refrigerated in sterile, leak-proof container. Do not send by pneumatic tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive)
Significant results are telephoned to the submitter.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
Routinely batch tested twice per week.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86592-Qualitative VDRL
86593-Quantitative VDRL (if indicated)