VDRL, CSF

Alphabetical Test listing

VDRL, CSF-14818

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 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)

Performing lab:

LabCorp (006445); R-LC

Days set up:

TAT:

1 - 4 days

Method:

Agglutination

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.

CPT codes:

86592

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

11/12/2024

Review date:

01/24/2024