Syphilis Test Results?

[cameee]

Can anyone who knows how to read or understand blood work results please help me understand what this means. Thank you so much in advance 🥺

[abc3643]

The first thing you need to know is this, per Wikipedia:
"Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum."

I don't have time to explain the rest, but the Illinois Department of Health does a decent job here:

https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/publications/publicationsohpsyphilis-testing-and-lab-interpretation.pdf

https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/std/Documents/ID-2020Aug-Syphilis-Reporting-Language.pdf

[BeMuse]

The Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test looks for non-specific antibodies in your blood which could indicate an infection. In order to rule out a false positive a Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody test Absorption test (FTA-ABS) was used to detect antibodies to the bacteria Treponema pallidum which causes syphilis. Being that you results of the FTA-ABS came back "Non-Reactive" you do not have a current or past infection with syphilis.

[cameee]

I see. Thank you for your thorough explanation ! My Dr said that It looked like I had it in the past and got treatment. She must’ve been wrong then?

[BeMuse]

Well the Rapid Plasma Regain (RPR) test was positive. That's why the second test Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody test Absorption test (FTA-ABS) was conducted. There are a number of conditions that can lead to a false positive on the RPR like a patient having HIV, pneumonia, malaria, lyme disease, tuberculosis, pregnancy, intravenous drug use, lupus. and even the Moderna COVID vaccine... So there's that...

[cameee]

You explained it better than my doc. THANK YOU I LOVE YOU STRANGER

[BeMuse]

No problem.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Means it's negative. If antibodies were found it would be reactive.

[cameee]

But it says I’ve had it at some point right? But was treated? (Thank u for commenting )

[Razp_Sorbet]

Not sure you'd have to call your Dr to confirm

[Anonymous]

Based on the image you provided, it appears that the Syphilis test result is non-reactive, which typically indicates that no antibodies to the Treponema pallidum bacteria were detected in the blood sample. This is a normal and negative result, indicating that there is no evidence of a current or past infection with Syphilis.

It's important to speak with a healthcare professional who can interpret your test results in the context of your individual health status and provide guidance on any necessary follow-up testing or treatment. They can also provide recommendations for preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and protecting your sexual health.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Oh SHIT!

[In_Trance]

your Doctor understands