* Clarity and Accessibility: Most people are unfamiliar with these abbreviations. Leaving them untranslated makes the text inaccessible to a broad audience and can lead to confusion.
* Potential Misinterpretation: Abbreviations can be misinterpreted, especially when they have multiple meanings. For example, "TPA" could stand for Tissue Plasminogen Activator (a medication) or Travel Professionals of America (an organization).
* Professionalism: Using full terms demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail. It shows that you are taking the time to make your communication clear and understandable.
Instead of leaving them as abbreviations, you should translate them into their full forms:
* VDRL: Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test
* SGOT: Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (now known as AST, Aspartate Aminotransferase)
* TPA: Tissue Plasminogen Activator (a medication used to dissolve blood clots)
* DPT shot: Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus vaccination
It's always best to err on the side of clarity and use the full terms whenever possible, especially in situations where the audience might not be familiar with the abbreviations.