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Test Code VDRL / 006445-LC Syphilis: VDRL, CSF

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label text                                      VDRL                          
EPIC LAB9430
LabCorp 006445

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

This syphilis VDRL is a nontreponemal assay used to aid in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis.

Method Name

Agglutination

Reference Values

Nonreactive

Report Available

1 - 4 days

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday. 

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Preferred Container

Sterile Container

Preferred Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

2. Send CSF refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Room Temperature: 14 Days

Refrigerated: 14 Days

Frozen: 14 Days

 

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate.

CPT Code Information

CPT 86592

Performing Laboratory Location

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Keywords

VDRL

CSF Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) Test

Neurosyphilis

Rejection Information

Hemolysis; gross bacterial contamination