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Syphilis Serology

Alternate names:
Treponema pallidum Serology, VDRL
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
SYPSCR/ANTESC
Specimen types:
Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
Serum tube with gel
CSF		Serum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Notes:

The RPR Syphilis screening method has been replaced by a chemiluminescent method for detection of total antibodies to T.pallidum.

CSF specimens for serology should be accompanied by a serum specimen.

The minimum CSF volume is 0.5ml

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW