ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer : 0050206

Mnemonic: VDRL CSF

Methodology: Flocculation
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: 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)
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Cerebrospinal Spinal Fluid Nonreactive
 Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Titer, CSF < 1:2

Note: 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
 
 

 

 

 
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