ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050206: Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer |
| Test Mnemonic: VDRL CSF | |
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Methodology: Flocculation
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
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Collect: CSF.
Transport: 0.5 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL CSF at 2-8°C. Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, plasma. Other body fluids. Stability: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
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| If VDRL is weakly reactive or reactive, then a titer will be added. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86592 Treponema pallidum screen; if reflexed, add 86593 Treponema pallidum titer |