Is TPHA Test Ratio Of 1:32 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

Question: I recently took a TPHA test. The result is 1:32.

What does it mean?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
TPHA is not a very specific test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM,

TPHA is not a very specific test. The results can vary a lot. The values you have shown are mildly reactive. Please repeat test after about 15 days to see whether it is rising or get a VDRL test to confirm Syphilis.

Any further queries are most welcome
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (27 minutes later)

I did a VDRL test and it came back Reactive 1:2

But my TPHA is 1:32

I was treated for Syphillis in the past. Is this why I'm showing the results that I am?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The antibodies in your blood due to previous infection are giving these lev

Detailed Answer:
Hi absolutely correct. The antibodies in your blood due to previous infection are giving these levels. Unless there are symptoms, you can relax.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar