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Also known as Venereal Disease Research Laboratory or VLDR, a syphilis test is performed to detect the presence of specific antibodies that are produced by the body’s immune system to fight off a syphilis infection. If these antibodies are detected in the syphilis test, it means that a person either has syphilis or has had the infection in the past.
Overview of Syphilis Test
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Also known as Venereal Disease Research Laboratory or VLDR, a syphilis test is performed to detect the presence of specific antibodies that are produced by the body’s immune system to fight off a syphilis infection. If these antibodies are detected in the syphilis test, it means that a person either has syphilis or has had the infection in the past.
A syphilis test is performed to diagnose or screen syphilis. There are two types of tests that can be used for screening by detecting the presence of antibodies in the blood. The rapid plasma reagin (RPR) for syphilis is a blood test that detects antibodies related to the infection, while the venereal disease research laboratory (VLDR) syphilis test looks for specific antibodies that are produced by the immune system to fight off syphilis. These antibodies can be found in the bloodstream if a person has an active syphilis infection or even if they have had one in the past. That is why doctors generally prescribe another syphilis test for confirmation in case the results of the screening test are positive. Using a syphilis test for the detection of the infection is extremely important, as this is a sexually transmitted disease that can be cured easily in its initial stages, but if it remains undetected, it may develop into an incurable condition with serious complications and may even be fatal. At Max Lab, you can book at an affordable cost, a syphilis test online for home collection as well.
....Read MoreAlso known as Venereal Disease Research Laboratory or VLDR, a syphilis test is performed to detect the presence of specific antibodies that are produced by the body’s immune system to fight off a syphilis infection.
A syphilis detection test may be prescribed to people showcasing symptoms of syphilis. The infection has three stages of development that have different symptoms and periods in between the stages when one may experience no symptoms at all. In the initial stages, many people experience mild symptoms or even no symptoms at all. At any stage, the infection may also spread to the brain (neurosyphilis), eyes (ocular syphilis), or ears (otosyphilis), which may showcase different symptoms.
Primary Syphilis
Single or multiple painless chancres or sores may appear at the site of the infection, which is usually the vulva, vagina, or penis.
Secondary Syphilis
Tertiary Syphilis
Neurosyphilis
Ocular Syphilis
Otosyphilis
A doctor may also regularly suggest a syphilis test for screening, meaning that even if a person is not displaying any symptoms, they may be required to undergo the test. A syphilis lab test should be taken regularly by people who are at an increased risk for getting syphilis, which is if they have:
Pregnant women are also prescribed a laboratory test for syphilis¸ as the infection can be transmitted to their baby. The test is performed first at 28 weeks of gestation, and if the mother is at high risk for the infection, the test may be performed again, at the time of delivery. Men under the age of 29 and people living in areas with high cases of syphilis infections should also get tested regularly. You can check the information, availability, and price of the syphilis test online and book an appointment at the nearest Max Lab. The sample collection method for the syphilis test can also be booked at home.
The report for the syphilis test is generated within 24 hours of sample collection and can be collected from a nearby Max Lab or downloaded from our website. On receiving the report, the results should be shown to a doctor who will be able to suggest the next steps, formulate a treatment plan, or prescribe further testing, if required.
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