VD (Syphilis TP Ab) Testing Singapore | Shim Clinic

• CODE: VD
• PERMALINK: https://shimclinic.sg/lab/IQ/VD
• TEST: VD (Syphilis TP Ab)
• USE: Syphilis is a venereal disease caused by Treponema pallidum. VDRL or RPR are nontreponemal (nonspecific) tests used as screening tests for syphilis while the Syphilis TP assay is a qualitative detection of antibody to T. pallidum in human serum or plasma (treponemal specific) . They are also used for monitoring treatment. They may show negative results in some cases of late syphilis. False positive results can occur in nonsyphilitic conditions such as malaria, leprosy, viral infections, bacterial infections, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy and others. Diagnosis of syphilis must be confirmed by Confirmatory Test for specific antibody to T. pallidum.
  Use of Test: Screening test for syphilis. Non-specific cardiolipin antibody test. Can be used for monitoring treatment of syphilis. Confirmatory test for specific antibody to T. pallidum is required.
  Refer to Syphilis Testing, STD Testing
• *TaT: 1
• SPECIMEN: 6P
• PRICE
  (S$): 10

*TaT – Turnaround Time is in working days.
Price(s) are raw lab costs, subject to GST, service charge, and markup.

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