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Syphilis VDRL Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum

Test Code
14266


CPT Codes
86592

Includes
If Syphilis VDRL Screen, Serum is Reactive, then VDRL Titer, Serum will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86593).


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Slide Microflocculation

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
Syphilis VDRL Screen, SerumNon-Reactive
   Syphilis VDRL Titer, Serum<1:1 Titer


Clinical Significance
The VDRL test is a nontreponemal (lipoidal antigen) test used to aid in the diagnosis of syphilis or to monitor a patient on treatment.

Serum antibody titers from RPR, VDRL, and other nontreponemal (lipoidal antigen) tests should not be used interchangeably. Therefore, patient specimens should be tested using the same nontreponemal (lipoidal antigen) test method and specimen type.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.