VDRL, Serum with Reflex Titer

Test Code: TD_4134
CPT Code(s): 86592 If Reactive Add 86593.

$129

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory

Test Includes

VDRL, Serum with Reflex Titer

Methodology

Flocculation
If result is reactive, titer will be performed.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Contaminated samples
Heat-inactivated samples
CSF
Body fluid
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive
When positive, titer will be performed

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells:
2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A