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TPHA and VDRL Tests-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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TPHA and VDRL Tests Positive-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction of TPHA and VDRL Tests Doctors use the TPHA (Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination Assay) test to detect antibodies against Treponema pallidum. Since syphilis remains a significant global health concern, early diagnosis is crucial. This test identifies treponemal antibodies in serum or plasma. Because it detects …

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Treponema pallidum haemagglutination (TPHA) Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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Treponema pallidum haemagglutination (TPHA) Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Treponema pallidum haemagglutination (TPHA) test is a diagnostic blood test used to detect antibodies against the bacterium, Treponema pallidum, which is responsible for causing syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The TPHA test is a specific and sensitive serological assay that aids in …

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