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0050206
Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer
VDRL CSF
Ordering Recommendation
Preferred diagnostic assay for CSF specimens in suspected neurosyphilis.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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)
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Flocculation
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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
