For information on other types of test click here . All of the following tests are done on a sample of blood taken from a vein, usually in the arm. To help identify cause of pelvic pain and to rule out infection. To help identify cause of pelvic pain, especially when syphilis is suspected. Positive result indicates syphilis.
Negative result rules it out or indicates that it has been adequately treated.
Some false-positive results occur in people with other infectious diseases. Low levels of these hormones indicate hypothalamic and pituitary disorders . Estradiol To identify causes of infertility , menstrual irregularity , or precocious puberty . Elevated levels indicate possible disorders. Oral contraceptives lower estradiol levels.