VDRLFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
Venereal Disease Research Laboratorytest What the risks are: Risks associated with venipuncture are slight:
Special considerations: This screening test for syphilis is usually performed on blood. If an individual is suspected of having brain involvement with syphilis (neurosyphilis), the VDRL test may be performed on spinal fluid. References: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Syphilis Infection: Recommendation Statement. Ann Fam Med 2004; 2: 362-365.
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