What is VDRL ?
The VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test is a blood test used to screen for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This test detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the infection, not the bacteria itself, making it an indirect method of diagnosis. The VDRL test is commonly used for initial screening and is often followed by a more specific test to confirm a syphilis diagnosis if the result is positive. The VDRL test is used as part of routine screening for syphilis, especially in high-risk populations, prenatal care, or when syphilis infection is suspected due to symptoms like sores, rashes, or neurological issues. Additionally, the test is useful for monitoring treatment progress in individuals diagnosed with syphilis. However, as the VDRL can occasionally yield false positives (due to conditions like pregnancy, lupus, or HIV), positive results are typically confirmed with more specific tests, such as the FTA-ABS (Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption) test.
VDRL Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal VDRL report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
VDRL Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for VDRL
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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VDRL MS Word format
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