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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDSFQ | VDRL Titer, CSF | No | No |
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis
Testing Algorithm
If this test is positive, a VDRL titer will be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Code Information
86592
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VDSF | VDRL, CSF | 5290-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9028 | VDRL, CSF | 5290-2 |