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Test Code LAB207 VDRL, CSF

Additional Codes

CSF VDRL

Clinical System Name

VDRL, CSF

Synonyms

RPR CSF; Syphilis CSF

Sample Requirements

Specimen: CSF

Container(s): CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Note: Provider should print and fill out a State Lab Serology/Virology/HIV test request form. Provide diagnosis or reason for request. Send to referencelabteam@seattlechildrens.org.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage Location: Do not spin unless blood is visible, refrigerate 1.0 mL CSF in a plastic tube affixed with a large Epic label in the CPA1 refrigerator Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Do not spin unless blood is visible, refrigerate 1.0 mL CSF in a plastic tube affixed with a large label in the CPA refrigerator.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Room Temp Unacceptable
  Refrigerated 5 d
  Frozen Indefinite

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N F 5 d

 

Performing Laboratory

State of Washington Department of Health

Public Health Laboratories

1610 NE 150th Street Shoreline

Washington 98155-9701

 

Phone Number: (206) 418-5622

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Methodology

Method: BD VDRL Antigen with Buffered Saline

Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL CSF

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Syphilis, VDRL - CSF
Reference Lab Test Code: N/A
Instructions: Use a State Lab Serology/Virology/HIV test request form. Send out on an ice pack via Delivery Express to State Lab.