Syphilis Screen (VDRL)

– Syphilis Antibody– RPR if Syphilis Antibody is positive

– TPHA if Syphilis Antibody is positive

This test screens for sexually transmitted infection (syphilis). If untreated, it can cause chronic condition such as:

– Brain & spinal cord damage

– Blindness

– Insanity

– Miscarriage

– Birth defects in pregnant woman

– Occasionally fatal

Syphilis is an uncommon disease in this current day and age. If VDRL is positive, a secondary confirmatory test will be conducted.