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Blood test help.

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alwaysswimming · 19/04/2013 17:57

Can anyone tell me what VDAL stands for on a blood request form?

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noddyholder · 19/04/2013 17:59

Is it definitely VDAL not VDRL

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alwaysswimming · 19/04/2013 18:00

yes its definitely VDAL.

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EnlightenedOwl · 19/04/2013 19:15

Is it handwritten? Asking as know what VDRL is not sure about VDAL

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alwaysswimming · 19/04/2013 19:27

It is handwritten but definitely VDAL. VDRL wouldn't fit as it is a neurology problem.

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digerd · 19/04/2013 20:04

Just tried to find it on google, but shows only VDRL - no DVAL?

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EnlightenedOwl · 19/04/2013 20:08

same here tried checking medical abbs, types blood test, nothing just vdrl

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EnlightenedOwl · 19/04/2013 20:16

VDRL really would make sense especially if you say it is in relation to a neurological problem. VDRL would fit for a neurological investigation.

www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1194655755

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alwaysswimming · 19/04/2013 21:55

arrh thank you very much.

It must be VDRL.

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alwaysswimming · 19/04/2013 21:59

Sorry to keep asking questions but on looking at the link enlightened gave and then searching neurosyphilis. why would they do a blood test for this when they have already done a spinal tap which was normal and an MRI scan that shows something on the spinal cord that they're not sure what it is.

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EnlightenedOwl · 19/04/2013 22:21

You need to have a chat with your consultant. You can wander randomly round the internet for hours without firming up any answers.
Have a chat with your doctors.

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