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Test Code NSYPS Neurosyphilis 

Important Note

Test panel Neurosyphilis [LAB3053563] consists of both CSF VDRL and  CSF TPPA testing.

Laboratory Code

LAB3053567

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile vial clean plastic container
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL CSF

 

​Please note that blood stained specimens are unsuitable for the test, as antibodies detected may be from blood.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type CSF
Ambient 1 day
Refrigerate 1 week
Frozen Not available

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 11 days

Reference Interval

Non-reactive

Testing Laboratory

Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis

Service Code

33136

Update

Last updated 30/09/25