Home
HelpTest ID NBLD0202 VDRL, Spinal Fluid
Reporting Name
VDRL, CSFUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
CSF
Sanford Laboratories - Bismarck
Note:
Per Mayo Medical Laboratories, this test can be performed using CSF supernatant.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen collected in vial 2, if possible. If not, note which vial from which the aliquot was obtained.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86592
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Flocculation/Agglutination
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDSFQ | VDRL Titer, CSF | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If this test is positive, a VDRL titer will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information, see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.