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What Does This VDRL Test Result Indicate?
Question: Hi,
Just received my results for VDRL. It says VDRL (RPR), Serum Non Reactive (Slide flocculation). And then it says "Note - Titers of 1 : 8 and above are significant". Could you please help me understand my result? Thanks.
Just received my results for VDRL. It says VDRL (RPR), Serum Non Reactive (Slide flocculation). And then it says "Note - Titers of 1 : 8 and above are significant". Could you please help me understand my result? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
negative for syphilis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
according to reports all your tests are negative. Hiv antibodies and antigen, herpes test and for syphilis I.e vdrl.you can allay fears.
It (1 : 8) is the value required according to there standard to call as positive.it is a clause many lab write.once mentioned non reactive means negative and you need not worry or get anxious about it.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and Venereologist
negative for syphilis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
according to reports all your tests are negative. Hiv antibodies and antigen, herpes test and for syphilis I.e vdrl.you can allay fears.
It (1 : 8) is the value required according to there standard to call as positive.it is a clause many lab write.once mentioned non reactive means negative and you need not worry or get anxious about it.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and Venereologist
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