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HelpTest ID NBLD0202 VDRL, CSF Reflex to Titer
AKA
Treponema pallidum (VDRL), CSF with Reflex to Titer
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF - CSF tube or Transport tube
Specimen does not need to be sterile.
Specimen is unacceptable if contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year | avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles |
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
3 - 6 days
Additional Information
If VDRL is weakly reactive or reactive, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Flocculation
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
CPT
86592; if reflexed, add 86593