VDRL reagin slide CSF (CSF VDRL)

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Indications

sensitivity of CSF VDRL is only 22-69%, but the test is highly specific (+ test rules in syphilis)

↑ Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1186
↑ Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995
↑ Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 733, 734, 738
↑ Mini Panel of 2 tests: T.Pallidum (VDRL) CSF Reflex . Treponema pallidum (VDRL) Titer, CSF Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0050206.jsp