RPR / Syphilis

What it isA nontreponemal antibody test that screens for syphilis. Positive results require confirmatory treponemal testing.

DoesDetects antibodies produced in response to syphilis infection.

GoodNonreactive result rules out current syphilis.

BadReactive results trigger confirmatory testing and treatment if active syphilis is confirmed. Untreated syphilis progresses through stages with serious neurological and cardiovascular complications.