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Test Code LAB1372 Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Cerebrospinal Fluid with Reflex to Titer

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic ARUP TestI D
VDRL Spinal Fluid LAB1372 VDRL CSF 0050206

 

Useful For/Utility


Preferred diagnostic assay for CSF specimens in suspected neurosyphilis.

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Flocculation

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL CSF 

Reject if contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens.

Specimen Transport Temperature

0.5 mL  (0.4 mL min) in standard transport tube

Ship refrigerated

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sunday-Saturday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 86592 if reflexed add 86593

LOINC: 5290-2

Reference Values

Nonreactive