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VDRL-CSF only

Test Code
VRLCS


Preferred Specimen
1,0 ml CSF


Instructions
Refrigerate Specimen. Submit refrigerated. Do not freeze or add preservative


Transport Container
Sterile Tube


Transport Temperature
Spec. stable for 14 days at room temp. or refrigerated, 6 months if frozen.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) slide test-qualitative and quantitative. The VDRL slide test is a nontreponemal, microflocculation test for syphilis used for screening and observing response to treatment. All reactive VDRL's are titered to an endpoint. NHPHL performs the VDRL slide test on CSF only.




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.