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A reactive syphilis test result is an indication that syphilis may be present. If the test result is an RPR, it should be followed with more specific testing to confirm that diagnosis. A number of other conditions can cause a positive RPR.

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Does a non-reactive HIV test result also mean free from HIV inflection?

No, the VDRL only tells you about syphilis. A test for HIV would need to be done separately.


What does TPHA reactive means?

A TPHA reactive result indicates the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. This suggests a current or past infection with syphilis and further testing is usually needed for confirmation and clinical evaluation.


What is a Wasserman test?

It is a diagnostic test for syphilis that checks the blood serum reaction to an antibody.


What is a c- reactive blood test?

It is a test for inflammation.


What is a c reactive protein blood test?

It is a test for inflammation.


When would a doctor do a treponema pallidum test?

A doctor may order a Treponema pallidum test, such as a syphilis test, when a patient shows signs or symptoms of syphilis, has a high-risk sexual behavior, is pregnant, or is being screened for sexually transmitted infections. It may also be done as part of routine screening in some settings.


What is fta antibody?

It test for the antibodies for the causative agent of syphilis, Treponema pallidum


What is the first test used for detecting HIV what happens if the results of this test are reactive?

The first test performed is ELISA (or EIA) is a test that screens for the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood. This test is not a test for HIV/AIDS its a very sensitive and will be reactive even if there are only 1 or 2 antibodies in that person blood sample. If the results are reactive that test will be followed by a second test called confirmatory test which is highly accurate test in which it's is used to confirm the results of the ELISA.


What does a reactive HIV test mean?

It means that the test was positive for HIV.


ELISA HIV test cut off value 0.614 and test value 0.394 test non reactive What does it mean?

A non-reactive means that HIV antibodies were not detected. A number below 1.0 is negative and above 1.0 is positive (or reactive). If the number is very close to 1.0 then a confirmatory test may be recommended by your doctor.


How do you diagnosis?

Syphilis is diagnosed with a blood test, which is determined positive if the antibodies to the infection are found in the blood.


Can you test for C-Reactive Protein levels in dogs?

Yes....ask your veterinarian about the blood test.