Syphilis CSF

Diagnostic Use

CSF for syphilis serology for the investigation of neurosyphilis requires evidence of positive serum syphilis serology before CSF samples are tested

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Requires evidence of positive serum syphilis serology; Referred to LabPlus, Auckland

Turnaround Time

1 week

Test Code

2337

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

CSF for syphilis serology for the investigation of neurosyphilis requires evidence of positive serum syphilis serology before CSF samples are tested.

Please supply results of syphilis serology if forwarding from another centre.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

1.0 ml CSF minimum sample

Interpretation

Interpret in conjunction with other Syphilis markers

performed by LabPlus, Auckland

Reference Intervals

Reported as Non-Reactive or Reactive

Test Method

Non-specific Treponemal antibody/antigen agglutination test

Non-Funded Test Cost

$201.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Requires evidence of positive serum syphilis serology; Referred to LabPlus, Auckland for VDRL

Contact Information

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