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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

Question: I want to enquire about vdrl positive with dilution 1:2. What could be reasons for this result? Secondly I don't have contact with anyone except my husband. This is really bothering me a lot. Am awaiting for my yoga result. Please help me in getting clarification. What could be false positive result in vdrl test

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (43 hours later)

Brief Answer:
VDRL is a screening test only...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

VDRL test is used as a tool to screen syphillis. It lacks sensitivity and therefore there are good amount of false positives. The result was positive with a dilution of 1:2; it indicates that the amount of antibodies reacting with the test sample to produce positive reaction is low. Your doctor will order for confirmation tests like fluoroscent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA).

Until the confirmatory test result is announced, I think you shouldn't be bothered a lot.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (44 hours later)

Hi doctor,

Doctor has suggested to get TPHA test for re-conformation. We r waiting for the report yet. Anyway thanks for your response. I would get back to you if I still have any more queries on the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I'll be pleased to address your concerns if any.

Detailed Answer:
TPHA is an equally good confirmatory tests. I wish good luck with the test.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar