Choosing the Right Syphilis Testing Algorithm: Traditional or Reverse?
Syphilis serology works best as a sequence of complementary tests, not as a single result interpreted in isolation. Treponemal tests identify antibodies associated with exposure to Treponema pallidum, while non-treponemal — also called lipoidal antigen — tests such as RPR and VDRL provide titres that help assess serological activity and monitor response to treatment. CDC […]
