Test Code LAB20275 VDRL Screen w/rflx to Titer CSF
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
VDRLC
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
CSF Collection Kit
Transport
CSF refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 0.5 mL CSF refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
Non-reactive
Methodology
Slide Flocculation
Performed
Tuesday and Friday
Reported
3 days
CPT Codes
86592 (Qualitative)
86593 (Quantitative), if performed, at an additional charge
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross contamination or gross blood
Additional Information
Titration performed if screen is reactive.