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I did a blood test and got the result of vdrl : non-reactive, can you tell me what that means?

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Syphilis test: The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. Non-reactive means was negative at the time you were tested.

Answered 7/24/2018

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Male,20 Years I had last exposure 3 years ago and recently it just crossed my mind to get vdrl blood test to detect syphilis,i did antibody vdrl blood test, 3 years later(i.e.now) and the result is negative,sould i worry about it?is test conclusive?

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I was treated with Penicillin for syphilis 5 years ago. My current serology is as follows: VDRL: Nonreactive; Syphilis Ab Elisa: Positive (2.05). If I donate blood now, will the recipient get false-positive result for Elisa test after transfusion?

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For how long years,can vdrl (blood test) detect syphilis after exposure??

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I was diagnosed with syphilis 09.2016(RPR 4+, VDRL-). I made new tests and my VDRL is possitive and my blood tests are 3+ again (RPR, VDRL). Is it normal? Did I cure my syphilis?

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Can vdrl blood test after 3 years of last unprotected sex detect syphilis effectively??

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