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HelpTest Code VDRL VDRL, Qualitative, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Additional Codes
| Supplemental Test Code |
|---|
| 6794 |
Methodology
Flocculation
Testing Algorithm:
Due to possible prozone reaction, if this test is reactive or weak reactive, quantitation will be performed at an additional charge.
When both #9953 Cell Count, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and #2691 Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) are within normal limits, this test will not be performed. The specimen will be held frozen in the Core laboratory for 1 month. If testing is desired on these samples approval must be obtained from the Microbiology Laboratory Medicine Resident who can be reached at 747-1320 option3.
Literature References:
1. Larsen SA, Hunter EF, Kraus SJ, editors. A manual of tests
for syphilis. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association;
1990.
2. Package insert: VDRL Test Reagents, Becton Dickinson
Microbiology Systems; October, 1998.
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: See Body Fluid Collection
Guidlines under Special Instructions
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Literature Reference:
Turgeon ML, Immunology and serology in laboratory medicine. St. Louis: Mosby; 1990.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Cut-off time: 0800
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results will be available the day of testing.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86592-Syphilis test qualitative
86593-Syphilis test quantitative (if appropriate)
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Immunology. Centrifuge at 3,000 RPM for 10 minutes. If this test is requested on serum, order #6775 Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Qualitative, Serum.
Special Instructions
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| VDRL, Qualitative, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | 5290-2 |