Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) Test In Kolkata - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs, a reputable diagnostic service, provides over 500 tests across 2,500 locations at affordable prices, ensuring accessibility for all. The experienced team offers convenient at-home sample collection, sparing individuals the need to visit crowded diagnostic centres and wait in long queues.

Untreated syphilis can lead to severe damage to vital organs, including the brain, spinal cord, and heart. To prevent such complications, healthcare professionals utilise a range of screening and testing methods to diagnose syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in their early stages.

The accuracy of the VDRL test in syphilis detection depends on the disease's stage, with close to 100% sensitivity in the intermediate phases but reduced sensitivity in the early and late stages. It's worth noting that specific medical conditions can lead to false-positive test results, including HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease, certain pneumonia types, malaria, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

As a preventive measure, screening for syphilis is especially recommended for specific populations, including sexual activity, individuals living with HIV, and pregnant women.

In Kolkata, a VDRL test at PharmEasy is generally priced around INR 249. The cost can vary depending on factors such as the diagnostic lab and regional pricing differences. To compare and decide better, you can check VDRL test prices across major cities in India.

Your doctor may order a VDRL test if you show early syphilis symptoms such as a painless sore, a swollen lymph node near the sore, or an itchless skin rash. In some cases, even without symptoms or risk factors, your doctor may screen for syphilis, as is common during pregnancy.

• Primary stage: Characterized by a painless ulcer's appearance.
• Secondary stage: Involves skin rashes and lesions.
• Latent stage: Typically, no symptoms are present.
• If left untreated, syphilis can advance to the tertiary stage.
• Tertiary stage can be fatal, impacting organs like the brain, eyes, heart, blood vessels, joints, and bones, with symptoms varying depending on the affected organ.

The accuracy of the VDRL test doesn't depend on having syphilis symptoms. It detects antibodies produced due to a syphilis infection, making it reliable even if you don't exhibit any symptoms.

When taking the VDRL test through PharmEasy, you don't need to fast or discontinue any medications. If there are any exceptional instructions, your doctor will communicate them to you before the test.

During the VDRL Test

Getting a VDRL test through PharmEasy is a straightforward and simple procedure. Typically, the process involves having a phlebotomist or a blood specialist draw blood from a vein in your hand using vein finder technology. This blood sample is subsequently sent to a laboratory for testing, specifically to detect antibodies generated due to a syphilis infection.

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

VDRL negative

A VDRL negative test means you are healthy. It means blood samples do not contain any antibodies to T. palladium.

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Risks / Possible Complications

A VDRL test is a frequently prescribed blood test with a low risk of complications. If you encounter any of the following, we recommend seeking immediate medical attention:

• Persistent bleeding from the blood-drawing site
• Pain or swelling that doesn't go away

Limitations

• Test results may be influenced by machine or human errors
• There is a possibility of misinterpreting markers