VDRL,CSF

Message

Specimen exhibiting hemolysis, lipemia or contamination may interfere with test performance. Biological false positive reactions can occur in persons who abuse drugs, have diseases such as lupus erythematosus, mononucleosis, malaria, leprosy, viral pneumonia or have recently been immunized. Cross-reactions may occur with other treponemal infections such as yaws, pinta, bejel or siti.

A positive result will reflex a titer at an additional charge

Test Code

VDRL

CPT Codes
86592 A positive result will reflex a titer at an additional charge

Minimum Volume

See Transport Container for information

Instructions

Please deliver tube #2 to Micro.

Transport Container

1 CSF TUBE #4 Sample Type: Spinal Fluid

Reference Range

Test: VDRL,CSF Male/Female All Ages: Normal: NONREACTIVE Positive (Reported as REACTIVE)

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.