which Syphilis test is best

[George99xyz]

Which syphilis test is best or most accurate?        The RPR or the TPHA?
or do the labs use both of the test?
I had  a RPR and it was negative, but another online doctor forum said You may undergo a specific test for syphilis e.g TPHA test, which would be more reliable in either confirming or ruling out a suspected syphilis.

thanks

[HowardH]

The information from "another online doctor forum" is mistaken or you misunderstood. Only RPR or an IgG (ELISA) test are done for initial testing. TPHA is done only to confirm a positive RPR or IgG.

If you have had a negative RPR or IgG 6 weeks or more after the last possible exposure, then for sure you do not have syphilis and should not have any more testing.

It is time for you to get beyond your obvious obsession following a zero risk exposure.

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[George99xyz]

Which syphilis test is best or most accurate?        The RPR or the TPHA?
or do the labs use both of the test?
I had  a RPR and it was negative, but another online doctor forum said You may undergo a specific test for syphilis e.g TPHA test, which would be more reliable in either confirming or ruling out a suspected syphilis.

thanks