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Can i donate blood if i was treated for early syphilis 6 yrs ago? currently, vdrl is non reactive. tpha is negative in titres greater than or equal to 1:80. treponemal antibodies test (elisa) is 2.05 (ref: less than 1 is -ve, greater than 1 is +ve)?
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Yes you can by present guidelines- but after an OK from your doc and informing the collection site
Answered 1/22/2023
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Your syphilis results would not disqualify you from donating blood. However, blood banks do check multiple other issues and it is imperative to provide truthful answers. I commend you for considering blood donation.
Answered 1/23/2023
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