{"product_id":"csf-vdrl","title":"CSF VDRL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe CSF-VDRL test detects syphilis antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid — the diagnostic test for neurosyphilis, which occurs when syphilis infects the brain and spinal cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTests CSF (obtained through lumbar puncture) for VDRL reactivity, confirming active syphilis infection within the central nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNeurosyphilis can cause meningitis, stroke, dementia, and blindness — but is curable with appropriate antibiotic treatment. CSF-VDRL is the essential test to confirm neurological involvement in syphilis patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePatients with confirmed syphilis who have neurological symptoms, eye or ear involvement, persistent symptoms after treatment, or any syphilis patient with CD4 \u0026lt;350 cells\/µL (HIV co-infection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis test requires lumbar puncture (spinal tap), which will be performed by a physician in a clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596736544936,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/csf-vdrl","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}