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

Syphilis infection progresses in various stages as follows:

• Primary - The occurrence of red lesions within 3 weeks/months of infection indicates primary syphilis infection. These lesions go away after 3 to 6 weeks of occurrence.

• Secondary - Painless sores and swollen lymph nodes are some of the symptoms that indicate that the infection has progressed to a secondary stage. These stores are contagious.

• Latent - The sores go away after 3 to 6 weeks of occurrence and the infection enters a latent phase where there are no visible symptoms. However, antibodies are present in the blood which can be detected through a VDRL test.

• Tertiary - This is the last stage of syphilis where the disease progresses to the CNS causing blindness, deafness and neurological symptoms.

The VDRL test offered by PharmEasy is one of the best diagnostic test kits for syphilis. The test is based on a simple antigen-antibody reaction where the presence of antibodies formed after the bacterial infection reacts with the test antigens. This test can detect an infection at any stage of syphilis.

If the reaction is positive, the patient is suffering from syphilis. On the other hand, if there is a negative reaction, the patient does not have the infection. The following table describes the interpretation of the VDRL test results.

Untreated sexually transmitted diseases are one the leading causes of death. One of these diseases is syphilis, caused by bacterial infection. Your healthcare provider may prescribe you a VDRL test if you have symptoms as follows:

• Painless sores
• Swollen lymph nodes near the sores
• Skin rashes that do not itch
• Unexplained redness on the skin

A VDRL test can show positive results even if you do not show any of the above-mentioned symptoms because the test looks for antibodies in your blood against the syphilis-causing bacteria. In any case, a VDRL test becomes a necessity for a confirmed diagnosis of syphilis.

For the VDRL test, no fasting is required. You can have normal meals as per your daily routine. However, if your doctor has prescribed other tests along with the VDRL test, you may need to fast as per the requirements.

During the VDRL Test

An experienced phlebotomist will visit your home for sample collection if you have booked the VDRL test package with PharmEasy. You can select a convenient time slot for the sample collection. The phlebotomist will locate your vein using a vein finder and draw a small amount of blood. After transferring it to a clean collection tube, your sample will be transported safely to the nearest PharmEasy lab for further examination.

• Standing in long queues can be tiresome. This is why PharmEasy brings the option to book your tests online via the website or app.
• Upon booking, a home collection appointment will be set with an experienced phlebotomist who will come to your house for sample collection.
• With the latest equipment and technology, we guarantee you an accurate test report that is delivered to your doorstep on time
• The user interface of the PharmEasy website and app is so convenient that you can book a test from anywhere.
• The discount offers are available throughout the year for you to get the test done at a reasonable price.
• Regular updates on the PharmEasy app are available so that you can keep track of all your ongoing diagnostic tests.