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What kind of syphilis test would become positive first, rpr or cia?

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Need two tests: Generally two tests are needed to confirm diagnosis of syphilis, one VDRL/RPR and one specific antibody like MHTP. See this site for more info. http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/syphilis-tests

Answered 11/25/2020

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I have tested as below 1. RPR 58 days, 82 days, 105 days. rapid test syphilis at 90 days, 95 days & 105 days . VDRL test 95 days & 105 days all test is negative ? will it turn to positive if i will test at 120 days ? are those test conclusive?

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Could a common cold/congestion cause syphilis RPR test to return a false-positive?

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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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What are the chances of a Syphilis RPR test result changing from negative at 9 weeks to positive after the 12 week mark? Do the 3 weeks make much difference in regards to antibody production?

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A member asked:

Dear kind doctor, reverse algorithmn syphilis test by use TPHA and result negative after 204 days, just read that RPR is better to detect primary syphilis, should i take RPR or VDRL as traditional test ? or it is already enought ? thank you?

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