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Test ID NBLD0202 VDRL, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis

Specimen Type

CSF


Ordering Guidance


For assessment of intrathecally synthesized Treponema pallidum antibodies in spinal fluid (CSF) (ie, the method corrects for any passive diffusion of antibodies from serum into the CSF), order NSAIP / Neurosyphilis IgG Antibody Index with VDRL, Serum and Spinal Fluid.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Submit specimen collected in vial 2, if possible. If not, note from which vial the aliquot was obtained.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Frozen (preferred) 14 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Method Name

Flocculation/Agglutination

Reporting Name

VDRL, CSF

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Secondary ID

9028

CPT Code Information

86592

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Testing Algorithm

If this test is positive, a VDRL titer will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
VDSFQ VDRL Titer, CSF No No
Sanford Laboratories - Enterprise Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 13101  VDRL CSF