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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for early or late neurosyphilis.
Syphilis antibody testing on CSF is only indicated if
peripheral syphilis serology is positive.
Specimens are screened with Treponema pallidum
haemagglutination (TPHA) assay. CSF specimens reactive by TPHA have VDRL performed together with a TPHA titration. Treponema pallidum PCR is also performed when antibody testing is requested. |
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Availability:
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As required. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| VDRL Serology (CSF), |
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Code:
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SETCS |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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CSF Tube 1 (CSF1), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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200uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8010 |
| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 04-09-2024 08:15 |