Question
Most sensitive test in syphilis –
| A. |
VDRL
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| B. |
TP-PA
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| C. |
RPR
|
| D. |
FTA-ABS
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans.B. TP-PA
- TPPA is the most sensitive serological test overall (considering all stages of syphilis).
- All the serological tests have 100% sensitivity in secondary stage of syphilis.
|
Test
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Primary
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Secondary
|
Latent
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Tertiary
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|
VDRL / RPR
|
78 (74-87)
|
100
|
95 (88-100)
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71 (37-94)
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FTA – ABS
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84 (70-100)
|
100
|
100
|
96
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|
TP – PA
|
89
|
100
|
100
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NA
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