– Syphilis Antibody– RPR if Syphilis Antibody is positive
– TPHA if Syphilis Antibody is positive
This test screens for sexually transmitted infection (syphilis). If untreated, it can cause chronic condition such as:
– Brain & spinal cord damage
– Blindness
– Insanity
– Miscarriage
– Birth defects in pregnant woman
– Occasionally fatal
Syphilis is an uncommon disease in this current day and age. If VDRL is positive, a secondary confirmatory test will be conducted.