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Treponema pallidum (VDRL), Serum : 30509

Test Code
VDRLRF or 30509


Alias/See Also
VDRL


CPT Codes
86592

Instructions
Serum separator tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator and transport, 1 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Slide Micro-Flocculation

Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday


Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
The serum VDRL test is an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis. The predictive value of a reactive VDRL is increased when combined with a treponemal-specific test such as FTA or TP-PA. A reactive VDRL test on CSF, free of blood or other contaminants, usually suggests past or present syphilis infection of the central nervous system.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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