
I Just Had An STD Screening. My Syphilis Test Reacted But The RPI Titer Was 1:1. Could It Be A False Positive?

Brief Answer:
Follow it with TPHA test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
RPR is a screening test for syphilis. Yes it could be false positive. This test should be followed by TPHA. If the treponemal test is also positive, then it will be true positive.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Follow it with TPHA test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
RPR is a screening test for syphilis. Yes it could be false positive. This test should be followed by TPHA. If the treponemal test is also positive, then it will be true positive.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Ok
If it turns out it is a true positive does that mean I was just recently infected?
If it turns out it is a true positive does that mean I was just recently infected?
Brief Answer:
Treponemal test positive could mean recent or past infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
If treponemal test is positive, then it could mean recent or past infection. Since your RPR test 6 years ago was negative, then it could mean that you contracted infection after that.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Treponemal test positive could mean recent or past infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
If treponemal test is positive, then it could mean recent or past infection. Since your RPR test 6 years ago was negative, then it could mean that you contracted infection after that.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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