Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Syphilis results confusiob

I have gotten the following syphilis test done 3 times to rule out.
I got tested at 1, 4, 6 months after exposure
The results show:

  RPR (DX) W/REFL TITER AND
    CONFIRMATORY TESTING
NON-REACTIVE NON-REACTIVE NY
The RPR is a non-treponemal-specific test; therefore,
a treponemal-specific confirmatory test should be
performed unless prior syphilis infection has been documented for this patient.

The note above having a specific test has me confused ?
Is this a valid negative or no ?
6 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Thanks so much !!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
If you had gotten a positive test then a 2nd different test is ordered to confirm, unless you had a prior infection as you may always test positive for syphilis.

So yes you don't have syphilis.
Helpful - 0
3149845 tn?1506627771
COMMUNITY LEADER
The test says your good.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
No i have never had it before or tested positive before. So I am good ??
It was a blister after very rough hand job and oral that prompted the testing
Helpful - 0
3149845 tn?1506627771
COMMUNITY LEADER
Just to be clear. The true meaning of non reactive is that there was not reaction to the test and thats why the secondary note was mentioned if youve had it before to do a second more specific test.
Helpful - 0
3149845 tn?1506627771
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi, well its says non reactive which means negative. The second test is a side note about secondary testing if youve have syphilis before.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the STDs / STIs Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.