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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Syphilis serology (CSF)

Recent changes for Syphilis serology (CSF)

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
20th October 2025
Alternative names

FTA, RPR, syphilis, TPHA, TPPA, VDRL

Treponema pallidum, FTA, RPR, syphilis, TPHA, TPPA, VDRL

Volume (Adults)

1 mL

Processing Instructions

Sample sent to VIDRL by Micro lab. Refer to Clin Microbiologist. Needs a paired serum sample. If serum resuts are Negative, no indication for testing CSF.

External Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

Frequency

Twice weekly

Syphilis serology (CSF)

Ordering information:

Test for diagnosis of neurosyphilis. Test must be run with a paired serum sample, ordered seperately.

Alternate names:
FTA, RPR, syphilis, TPHA, TPPA, Treponema pallidum, VDRL
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
SYPCON
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container types:
CSFCSF
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Twice weekly
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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