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HelpTEST ID VDSF VDRL, Spinal Fluid
Reporting Name
VDRL, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFOrdering 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 which vial from which 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 |
Testing Algorithm
If this test is positive, a VDRL titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Flocculation/Agglutination
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDSFQ | VDRL Titer, CSF | No | No |
Report Available
1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86592
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis