Suggest Tests To Rule Out Syphilis
Brief Answer:
Negative specific test ruled out Syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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Thanks for posting your query.
There are various tests available to test for Syphilis. Reagin nonspecific tests and teponemal specific tests.
I would like to know the name of the test you had undergone before I comment on this.
Dr S Murugan
Negative specific test ruled out Syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Thanks for posting your query.
There are various tests available to test for Syphilis. Reagin nonspecific tests and teponemal specific tests.
I would like to know the name of the test you had undergone before I comment on this.
Dr S Murugan
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Dr. Kampana
It was the RPR test that was preliminary positive
Brief Answer:
Possibility of biological false positive, unlikely be due to Syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
RPR test positive and specific test negative means it is a case of biological false positive.
That is nonspecific test may show reactive in conditions other than Syphilis also.
Consult your doctor and rule out the possible causes for false positive result.
Dr S Murugan
Possibility of biological false positive, unlikely be due to Syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
RPR test positive and specific test negative means it is a case of biological false positive.
That is nonspecific test may show reactive in conditions other than Syphilis also.
Consult your doctor and rule out the possible causes for false positive result.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This was a lab that did my test. Lab Corp. My doctor doesn't receive the results. Would I have to ask my Doctor to re test? Would this be any relation Lupus my grandmother had it.If I had a UTI and was on antibiotics when I took the test would that have interfered?
Brief Answer:
Lupus erythematosis can cause biological false positive result
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
False positive test for Syphilis can occur with variety of conditions ranging from high fever, vaccination procedures, leprosy and auto immune disorders.
Lupus erythematosis is also one of the autoimmune disorder that can cause BFP.
Consult your physician and get diagnosed.
Dr S Murugan
Lupus erythematosis can cause biological false positive result
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
False positive test for Syphilis can occur with variety of conditions ranging from high fever, vaccination procedures, leprosy and auto immune disorders.
Lupus erythematosis is also one of the autoimmune disorder that can cause BFP.
Consult your physician and get diagnosed.
Dr S Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar