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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Syphilis CSF testing

Synonyms

FTA
VDRL

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

All CSF's requesting syphilis are only tested if syphilis serology is positive.

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Referred Out

Sent to Capital and Coast DHB Laboratory for FTA and VDRL testing.