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(VDRL) RPR Qualitative- Serum

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    Sample

    BLOOD

    Gender
    Gender

    Both

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    Age group

    Above 10 years

    The (VDRL) RPR Qualitative – Serum test helps to screen or diagnose a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Treponema Pallidum. VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory and RPR stands for Rapid Plasma Reagin. The (VDRL) RPR Qualitative – Serum test is done: • In case of signs and symptoms of syphilis infection • In case of risk to exposure to syphilis • In case of another sexually transmitted disease or HIV infection • In case one’s sexual partner gets diagnosed with syphilis • In case of unsafe sexual practices • In pregnancy

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    Frequently asked questions

    To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
    Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum. The most common cause of spread is sexual contact with an infected partner.
    There are three stages of syphilis that include Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Syphilis.
    The syphilis test needs to be carried out in pregnant women as if a pregnant woman is infected with syphilis, there are chances of having a low-weight infant, premature delivery, and stillbirth.
    Yes, Syphilis infection can recur again if the person again gets exposed to the bacteria causing it.

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    The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results

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