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Test Code LAB207 Syphilis Antibody CSF Screen

Additional Codes:

VDRL QL 

Notes:

CSF contaminated by bloody tap may cause false positive results.

Collection:

Specimen: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Container: Capped Sterile Plastic Tube

Volume: 0.5 ml

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate for storage beyond 4 hours. CSF may be stored at 2-8 o C for up to 5 days. For storage beyond 5 days, freeze at -20 o C or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same or next day after test is set up

Test Availability:

Twice a week. (Typically Tuesday and Friday)

Assay:

0.2 mL CSF

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Non-reactive

Interpretive Data:

Reactive specimens are reflexed to the quantitative VDRL test.