Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reported over 32,000 cases of syphilis in 2002. If the results are positive, a second test to confirm will be performed.
The Syphilis Test is a blood test. Positive results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Names(s): RPR
RPR (Diagnosis). If RPR screen is reactive, RPR Titer and Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA) Confirmatory testing will be performed.
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reported over 32,000 cases of syphilis in 2002. If the results results of a Syphilis lab test are positive, a second test to confirm will be performed.
The Syphilis RPR Test is a blood test. Positive results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Syphilis RPR, qualitative; and Treponema specific test on reactives.
This test is also known as:
Nontreponemal Test
Serological Tests for Syphilis (STS)
Syphilis Serology
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.