Aug 21, 2024 · Positive nontreponemal/positive treponemal test — The combination of a positive screening nontreponemal test and a positive treponemal confirmatory test supports a diagnosis of …

Jan 16, 2024 · Therefore, persons with a reactive nontreponemal test should always receive a treponemal test to confirm the syphilis diagnosis (i.e., traditional algorithm). Nontreponemal test …

This test is intended to support screening and diagnosis of syphilis infections. This test aligns with the CDC-supported reverse serologic testing algorithm for syphilis using a combination of both …

In the United States, two broad categories of serologic tests, treponemal and nontreponemal tests, are used in combination according to one of the two existing algorithms (traditional and reverse) to …

Diagnosis of syphilis is made using both non-treponemal and treponemal serologic tests and should not be made on the basis of a single test result. Further, clinical history and symptoms must be taken …

First developed in the mid-20th century, the TPPA test has become a cornerstone in syphilis diagnostics due to its precision and reliability. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the TPPA test, …

If the result of your screening test shows you have antibodies linked to syphilis infections, you'll need a second test to confirm whether you have syphilis. Usually, the second test looks for antibodies that …

RPR reactivity is a feature of active syphilis infection, the test IgM classes, the former also crosses the placenta; however, latent or tertiary syphilis. It may also test non-reactive during primary syphilis, …

Nontreponemal tests are used in conjunction with other tests to diagnose syphilis. They are also used in syphilis treatment to actively follow a patient’s response to medication. Confirmatory tests are also …

Feb 6, 2024 · This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the causative agent …