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Syphilis
Also known as: VDRL, RPR, FTA, Darkfield microscopy
Formal name: Syphilis detection test
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At A Glance
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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 pregnantSample 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
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This article was last reviewed on August 28, 2006. |
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