VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) test falls on the same lines as that of rapid plasma reagin (RPR). It is typically ordered to diagnose a sexually transmitted disease (STD) called ‘syphilis’.
Have a broader view about this test as Dr. Pratibha Karande unveils its vital aspects.
What is VDRL test all about?
It is carried out for the screening of syphilis. Syphilis is a disease – a bacterial infection caused by bacteria Treponema pallidum. The test is basically performed to detect the presence of VDRL antibodies in the blood.
