I was recently tested for RPR and it was reactive 2,further VDRL test also showed reactive 2,all other tests like ELISA and ANA were negetive,what stage of syphilis does this denote?my doc suggest i have latent syphilis go for a lumbar puncture test,from what i interpret by reading articles in the net is that this test is done only for secondary or tertiary stage of syphilis when it has affected the heart and the brain. is this correct or is he trying to squeeze money out of it just coz my company pays for it?i need a honest answer from anyone who knows about these things,,,,pl mail me the answer to YYYY@YYYY ,,i just want to know is my doc right or he is just bluffing to scare me into getting all tests done,.....