Ordering Recommendation
Preferred diagnostic assay for CSF specimens in suspected neurosyphilis.
Mnemonic
VDRL CSF
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Flocculation
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Nonreactive
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
If VDRL is weakly reactive or reactive, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86592; if reflexed, add 86593
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050207 | T.Pallidum (VDRL) CSF Reflex | 5290-2 |
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Aliases
- VDRL CSF Reflex to titer
- VDRL CSF Titer reflex
- VDRL, Spinal Fluid
Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer