VDRL Vs VDRL Blood

2018-04-27 11:01:37
What is the difference between VDRL and VDRL blood?? My wife is pregnant, she is under consultation of one doctor, who asked for VDRL test of mine. I am not sure whether it is VDRL or VDRL Blood. I am confused.
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The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test is a blood test for syphilis that was developed by the eponymous lab. The VDRL test is used to screen for syphilis, whereas other, more specific tests are used to diagnose the disease. 
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It's common test which is carried out during pregnancy.

Answered2018-04-27 17:18:06

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Both are same.. VDRL blood test

Answered2018-04-27 18:18:41

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VDRL test is A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis.

Answered2018-04-27 11:16:20

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