Syphilis Testing

The test that checks for infection with syphilis is the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test.

The RPR test detects non-specific antibodies produced by the body in response to tissue damage caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum rather than the bacteria itself.

The test is used for screening for syphils and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

If the RPR is positive, a second, more specific confirmatory test (like the Treponema pallidum antibody test) is required to confirm the diagnosis.

The RPR can produce false positives (due to other illnesses like lupus or malaria) or false negatives (if tested too early, often 14–21 days after exposure).

Doctors often order this test if a patient is displaying symptoms of syphilis, including painless sores (chancres), fever, swollen lymph nodes, and non-itchy rashes, with a past sexual history.

Infection with syphilis is generally treated with antibiotics, usually penicillin.

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Appointment Duration: 10 minutes

Price: $29