Test Name
VDRL, CSF
Aliases
VENEREAL DISEASE RESEARCH LABORATORY TEST
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
CSF in sterile, leak proof container.
SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, tube 1 is used for chemical & serological tests. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s
Clinical Utility
Evaluation for neurosyphilis
Last Review
26th Feb 2026