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Can a urine test diagnose syphilis?

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Dr. Carol Major answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : A urine test can not diagnose syphilis. You would need to get a blood test.

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Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: Diagnosis requires a blood test. GC and chlyamdia can be diagnosed with a urine test.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/3/2014

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No need: a blood test to detect syphilis.

Answered 6/30/2015

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