Test Code VDRL VDRL, CSF
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 7 - 10 days
Reference Interval
Non-reactive
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis
Service Code
33135
Update
Last updated 13/12/2024