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Can the prozone effect occur in the rapid test for syphilis?, i got a rapid negative 1 month, vdrl tpha negative 3months more, but in my country the standard for a conclusive syphilis test is 6 months? is rapid in 6m safe from prozone effect?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

I assume you mean VDRL screening test 'rapid test.' Prozone phenomenon is known to affect nontreponemal tests (RPR and VDRL screening test) only. Since you had negative VDRL & TPHA at 3 months after exposure, you are cleared not to have syphilis!

Answered 10/22/2022

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