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I know a syphilis test is conclusive at 12 weeks (3 months). does it make a difference if the test was done at (11 weeks 1 day) instead of 12 weeks? test done is vdrl. test was also done at 6.5,8 and 10 weeks and was negative?

Q: i know a syphilis test is conclusive at 12 weeks (3 months). does it make a difference if the test was done at (11 weeks 1 day) instead of 12 weeks? test done is vdrl. test was also done at 6.5,8 and 10 weeks and was negative?

: Not much difference with 6days. There are better tests available discuss that with your MD

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Not much difference with 6days. There are better tests available discuss that with your MD

Answered 11/9/2021

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A member asked:

I know a syphilis test is conclusive at 12 weeks (3 months). does it make a difference if the test was done at (11 weeks 1 day) instead of 12 weeks? test done is vdrl. test was also done at 6.5,8 and 10 weeks and was negative?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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