A member asked:

How accurate would a rpr test be for late latent syphilis (approx. 24-30 months after unprotected sex)? or would a fta-abs/vdrl be more accurate?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Both are good: Both are good accurate tests. Most labs start with the inexpensive RPR as a screening test and the do an FTABS if positive. Some labs go straight for VDRL or FTABS. Either way is fine. Both work great.

Answered 10/4/2018

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