Treponema pallidum Serology (CSF)

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Sample sent to PHE Colindale GBRU referral laboratory. In individuals with a positive serum treponemal antibody, CSF serology may guide the diagnosis of neurosyphilis.
Clinical details: 
Please discuss all CSF serology reqeusts with the 'on-call' virology registrar or consultant.
Synonyms or keywords: 
Neurosyphilis, Ocular syphilis
Units: 
Titre
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile universal container with no additives.
Turnaround time: 
4 working days
Special sample instructions: 

This test is only performed for patients who have a confirmed positive Syphilis serology result on a serum sample.

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). Please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 24/11/2017