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VDRL Test Kit

The VDRL Test Kit is a diagnostic tool used to screen for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum. It detects non-treponemal antibodies in blood or serum that are produced in response to syphilis infection.

🩺 Product Description

  • Test Type: Non-treponemal flocculation test (qualitative and semi-quantitative)
  • Sample Type: Serum or plasma
  • Principle: Detects reagin antibodies reacting with cardiolipin antigen
  • Kit Components:
    • VDRL antigen suspension
    • Buffered saline
    • Positive and negative controls
    • Glass slides and pipettes (varies by kit)
    • Instructions for use
  • Time to Results: 8–15 minutes
  • Sensitivity/Specificity: Good for early screening but often followed by a confirmatory treponemal test (e.g., TPHA or FTA-ABS)

🔍 Use Cases

  • Routine syphilis screening in hospitals, antenatal clinics, and blood banks
  • Monitoring treatment response in known syphilis cases
  • Epidemiological surveillance and mass screening programs

📦 Additional Info

  • Storage: 2–8°C (refrigerated)
  • Shelf Life: Typically 12–24 months
  • Note: False positives may occur in pregnancy, autoimmune diseases, or viral infections—confirmatory testing is recommended.

KSh 1,900.00

VDRL Test Kit (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)

The VDRL Test Kit is a diagnostic tool used to screen for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum. It detects non-treponemal antibodies in blood or serum that are produced in response to syphilis infection.

🩺 Product Description

  • Test Type: Non-treponemal flocculation test (qualitative and semi-quantitative)
  • Sample Type: Serum or plasma
  • Principle: Detects reagin antibodies reacting with cardiolipin antigen
  • Kit Components:
    • VDRL antigen suspension
    • Buffered saline
    • Positive and negative controls
    • Glass slides and pipettes (varies by kit)
    • Instructions for use
  • Time to Results: 8–15 minutes
  • Sensitivity/Specificity: Good for early screening but often followed by a confirmatory treponemal test (e.g., TPHA or FTA-ABS)

🔍 Use Cases

  • Routine syphilis screening in hospitals, antenatal clinics, and blood banks
  • Monitoring treatment response in known syphilis cases
  • Epidemiological surveillance and mass screening programs

📦 Additional Info

  • Storage: 2–8°C (refrigerated)
  • Shelf Life: Typically 12–24 months
  • Note: False positives may occur in pregnancy, autoimmune diseases, or viral infections—confirmatory testing is recommended.
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