VDRL Test (RPR, Serum) in Byculla

What Does a VDRL Test Measure in Byculla?

The VDRL test measures specific antibodies called reagins that your body produces when infected with syphilis. Here's what this test helps accomplish:

• Screens for syphilis infection in individuals showing symptoms or at risk.
• Assists in diagnosing primary, secondary, and latent stages of syphilis.
• Monitors treatment response to ensure syphilis therapy is working effectively.
• Supports prenatal screening to prevent congenital syphilis transmission to babies.
• Helps differentiate syphilis from other conditions that may cause similar symptoms.
• Assists in public health surveillance and disease control efforts.
• Evaluates high-risk individuals for early detection and treatment.

Who Should Consider a VDRL Test?

Several groups of people may benefit from getting a VDRL test in Byculla:

• Pregnant women as part of routine antenatal care to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
• Individuals with syphilis symptoms such as painless sores or unexplained rashes.
• People with multiple sexual partners or those in high-risk sexual relationships.
• Individuals diagnosed with other STIs as syphilis can occur alongside other infections.
• Sexual partners of diagnosed patients to prevent further transmission.
• Blood donors as part of routine screening before blood donation.
• People undergoing routine full-body checkups when recommended by healthcare providers.

What is the Purpose of a VDRL Test?

The VDRL test plays a crucial role in syphilis detection and management. Early diagnosis through this test helps prevent serious complications that can affect your heart, brain, nerves, and other vital organs. The test enables timely treatment initiation, monitors therapy effectiveness, and helps protect both individual and public health through proper disease surveillance and control measures.

VDRL Test Booking & Reports – Metropolis Healthcare India

How to Book a VDRL Test with Metropolis Healthcare in Byculla?

1. Simple Online Booking
   Booking can be done through the Metropolis Healthcare App or website. Select the VDRL test, choose a convenient time slot, and provide your address for a blood test at home. You can also visit the nearest Metropolis Lab if you prefer to give the sample directly at the lab.
2. Safe Home Sample Collection
   Our trained phlebotomists ensure the timely collection of your sample while strictly following all safety and hygiene protocols.
3. Sample Tracking Updates
   Stay informed at every step. From collection to testing, you can track your sample directly through the Metropolis Healthcare website.
4. Accurate Laboratory Testing
   Your sample is processed at our NABL & CAP accredited laboratories, where expert technicians ensure accurate results.
5. Quick & Easy Reports
   Receive your test reports promptly via email, WhatsApp, or by downloading them directly from the Metropolis Healthcare website or app.

How Long Does It Take to Get the VDRL Test Report from Metropolis Healthcare in Byculla?

Reports are usually available after 6 hours once the sample reaches the pathology lab.

Note: Reporting time may vary depending on your location.

Where Can I View or Collect My VDRL Test Results?

Test results from Metropolis Healthcare can be accessed through multiple convenient channels. You can log in to the Metropolis website using your credentials or use the Metropolis Healthcare App to view and download your reports. Additionally, test reports are sent via email or WhatsApp, and you also have the option to collect a physical copy directly from the lab.

Is Home Sample Collection Available for the VDRL Test in Byculla Near Me?

Yes, home blood sample collection is available for the VDRL test in Byculla. Trained and certified phlebotomists from Metropolis Healthcare visit your home at your preferred time, ensuring safe collection while maintaining strict hygiene protocols. Your sample is handled with complete care to ensure accurate results, making quality healthcare accessible right at your doorstep.

Guide to Interpreting VDRL Test Results

What Your VDRL Test Results May Indicate

The table below explains what different VDRL test results mean for your health:

What Preparations are Needed for a VDRL Test?

The VDRL test requires minimal preparation, making it convenient for you:

• No fasting required: You can eat and drink normally before the test.
• No medication restrictions: Continue your regular medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
• Wear comfortable clothing: Choose clothes that allow easy access to your arm for blood collection.

VDRL Test/Packages That You Can Book With Metropolis Healthcare

The following related tests and packages are available to provide comprehensive screening for syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections:

VDRL Test Prices Across Different Cities

The cost of a VDRL test may vary depending on your location. Here's a table showing the approximate prices in different cities.

Reference:

• Egglestone SI, Turner AJ. Serological diagnosis of syphilis. PHLS Syphilis Serology Working Group. Commun Dis Public Health.2000;3:158–62
• Augenbraun MH, DeHovitz JA, Feldman J, Clarke L, Landesman S, Minkoff HM. Biological false-positive syphilis test results for women infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clin Infect Dis. 1994;19:1040–4.
• Naidu NK, Bharucha ZS, Sonawane V, Ahmed I. Comparative study of Treponemal and non-Treponemal test for screening of blood donated at a blood center. Asian J Transfus Sci. 2012;6:32–5.