VDRL

Alternative names:

venereal disease research laboratory test

Normal values:

A negative test result is normal.

What abnormal results mean:

A positive test result can indicate syphilis.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• general paresis
• nephrotic syndrome
• neurosyphilis
• stroke secondary to syphilis
• syphilis, primary
• syphilis; secondary
• syphilis, tertiary
• syphilitic aseptic meningitis
• syphilitic myelopathy