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What kind of test is an treponema pallidum ab; eia for syphilis? is it good i did it 7.5 weeks ? i dont think i have had symptoms and its almost been a year now since my worried date?
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There are 2 different types of diagnostic test for syphilis; Nontreponemal tests such as RPR or VDRL test, often used as initial screening test: treponemal tests, e.g., TP-EIA , used as confirmatory test for those testing positive RPR or VDRL.
Answered 6/16/2023
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