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VDRL

VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory. It is a blood test used to screen for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The VDRL test detects the presence of antibodies in the blood that are produced by the immune system in response to the syphilis infection. However, it is important to note that the VDRL test is not specific to syphilis, and false positive results may occur due to other conditions such as autoimmune diseases, HIV, and pregnancy. If the VDRL test is positive, further testing, such as the Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) test or the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test, may be performed to confirm the diagnosis of syphilis.

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