HomeLab TestVenereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
Overview
The nontreponemal VDRL test is used to identify syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. Non-specific tests are known as nontreponemal testing. Sometimes the results of these tests can be falsely positive. When someone engages in risky sexual beha...
Risk assessment
Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Neurosyphilis
Ranges
Reactive/ Positive - VDRL positive
Indicates the presence of antibodies in blood serum/CSF
Non-reactive/ Negative - VDRL negative
Absence of antibodies in the blood serum/CSF
Test result interpretation
VDRL Negative
A VDRL negative test means you are healthy. It means blood samples do not contain any antibodies to T. palladium.
VDRL Positive
A VDRL-positive test means the sample contains antibodies of syphilis infection.
The ability of the VDRL tes...
Sample types
A simple blood sample is sufficient for a VDRL test. Therefore, blood samples from veins are collected for the VDRL test.
Test Preparation
The VDRL procedure does not require any special preparation. A sample of blood is obtained from the vein.
Tes...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VDRL an STD ?
Is syphilis curable ?
How frequently should you take the VDRL test ?
How long is VDRL positive ?
Is VDRL positive for life ?
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Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test (VDRL) is a blood test for syphilis and related non-venereal treponematoses that was developed by the eponymous US laboratory. The VDRL test is used to screen for syphilis (it has high sensitivity), whereas other, more specific tests are used to diagnose the disease.
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