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A member asked:

If my blood test is reactive for syphilis both on the rpr and fta-abs lab tests should i get another blood test to confirm?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

No: That is how the diagnosis is made. You should get treated.

Dr Po agreed

Answered 2/2/2018

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