VDRL, Spinal Fluid

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Testing performed by the Missouri State Reference Laboratory 
A serum TP-PA will be performed prior to all VDRL, Spinal Fluid testing. 
 


Test Code
1194


CPT Codes
86592

Preferred Specimen
Serum and spinal fluid are required.

Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s) 
Note: 1. Indicate spinal fluid. 2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid).


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Flocculation/Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Nonreactive


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.