Test Code VDRL-C
VDRL, CSF
Synonyms/Keywords
Syphilis, Neurosyphilis
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required |
Specimen Type |
Preferred Container/Tube |
Acceptable Container/Tube |
Specimen Volume |
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat) |
| No |
Spinal fluid |
Spinal fluid |
|
0.5 mL |
0.5 mL |
0.3 mL |
Rejection Criteria
| Gross Blood |
| Visible Contamination |
CPT Codes
| CPT |
Modifier
(if needed) |
Quantity |
Description |
Comments |
| 86593 |
|
|
|
|
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT |
Modifier
(if needed) |
Quantity |
Description |
Comments |
| 86593 |
|
|
|
|
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application |
Description |
| Cerner |
VDRL, CSF
|