Aliases
Neurosyphilis, Treponema pallidum
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Test Name
Syphilis VDRL - CSF
Test Code
SYPHVDRL
Methodology
Particle agglutination
Overview/Supplementary
This test confirms the presence of Treponema pallidium, the causative agent of syphilis, in clinical specimens.
Quantitative titer will be performed on positive specimens.
Turn Around Time
5-7 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µL
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 5 days of collection. Alternatively, ship frozen (≤0°C).
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 14904-7
Test Resource ID
945