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Is Non-reactive TPHA Test Result Indicative Of The Non-existence Of Syphilis During Pregnancy?

Dear Doctor, Good evening. Im 7 weeks pregnant and went to antental clinic for check up. I was tested reactive for VDRL and to confirm the result my Gyn advice to take TPHA test. My TPHA test result is Non-reactive (Thank you.
Fri, 3 Jan 2025
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Hi,

TPHA test is highly sensitive test & false negative test is very rare. Hence, if the test has been performed correctly, you may consider yourself as negative for syphilis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Is Non-reactive TPHA Test Result Indicative Of The Non-existence Of Syphilis During Pregnancy?

Hi, TPHA test is highly sensitive test & false negative test is very rare. Hence, if the test has been performed correctly, you may consider yourself as negative for syphilis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician