The VDRL Test is performed to screen for syphilis in individuals who may have been exposed to the infection.
It is commonly included in routine prenatal testing to detect syphilis in pregnant women, as the infection can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy and lead to severe complications.
The test is also used for diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of syphilis in individuals with symptoms or known exposure.
What is the best test to confirm syphilis?
Treponemal tests such as TP-PA (Treponema pallidum particle agglutination) or FTA-ABS (Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption) are considered more specific for confirming syphilis.
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