Syphilis Serology (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VDRL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5014

Synonyms

T. Pallidum Antibodies (Blood),
TPHA (Blood),
Treponemal Serology,
VDRL (Blood)

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 08/06/2026