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VDRL, CSF-14818

Test info

Test name:

VDRL, CSF

Test number:

14818

Excellian order number:

LAB14818

Abbreviation:

VDRL, CSF LC

Alternate names:

VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test
Neurosyphilis

Specimen

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 5 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp (006445); R-LC

Days set up:

TAT:

1 - 4 days

Method:

Agglutination

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Non-reactive

Clinical information:

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provides a Syphilis Hotline for clinician questions about syphilis testing, results interpretation, treatment, and followup.

Call (651) 201-4024 to speak with an MDH clinical expert.

Billing

CPT codes:

86592

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

11/12/2024

Review date:

01/24/2024