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Infections

VDRL (syphilis) test

Also called VDRL, RPR, syphilis

A screening test for syphilis.

Why it's done

Routine in pregnancy.

What a high result can mean

Reactive needs confirming; syphilis is treated with antibiotics, which protects the baby.

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Included in these checkups

Planning a pregnancyPregnancy: first trimester

More infections tests

Hepatitis B (HBsAg)Looks for hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis C (anti-HCV)Antibodies to hepatitis C virus. HIV testLooks for HIV antibodies and antigen. Dengue (NS1, IgM)NS1 detects the virus in the first days of fever; IgM antibodies appear after about 5… Malaria testA rapid antigen test or blood smear for malaria parasites. Typhoid testBlood culture (best) or antibody tests (Widal, Typhidot) for typhoid.