Syphilis Test: At a Glance

Syphilis

Also known as: VDRL, RPR, FTA, Darkfield microscopy
Formal name: Syphilis detection test

	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To screen for syphilis infection When to get tested? If you have symptoms of a syphilis infection, if you have another STD, or are pregnant Sample required? A scraping from a chancre in the affected area, a blood sample from a vein in your arm, or a spinal tap, depending on the test being used Next >>

This article was last reviewed on August 28, 2006.