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HelpTest Code VDSFQ VDRL Titer, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see VDSF / VDRL, Spinal Fluid.
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis
Testing Algorithm
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see VDSF / VDRL, Spinal Fluid.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see VDSF / VDRL, Spinal Fluid.
Flocculation/Agglutination
Reporting Name
VDRL Titer, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see VDSF / VDRL, Spinal Fluid.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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
86593
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VDSFQ | VDRL Titer, CSF | 31146-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 65036 | VDRL Titer, CSF | 31146-4 |