Treponema pallidum (VDRL), CSF with Reflex to Titer
| Label Mnemonic: | VDRLCSF |
| Epic code: | LAB8113 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
CSF
Collection Medium:
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| CSF collection kit |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 0.5 mL CSF
Absolute Minimum: 0.4 mL CSF
Absolute Minimum: 0.4 mL CSF
Rejection Criteria:
Other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely
lipemic specimens.
Turn Around
Time:
1-2 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Cerebrospinal Fluid -
Nonreactive
Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Titer, CSF - Nonreactive
Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Titer, CSF - Nonreactive
Comments:
Preferred diagnostic assay for CSF specimens in suspected
neurosyphilis.
If VDRL is weakly reactive or reactive, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
If VDRL is weakly reactive or reactive, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
Methodology:
Semi-Quantitative Flocculation
CPT Code:
86592; if reflexed, add 86593