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Syphilis Diagnosis

Published October 23, 2009 11:43 AM by Amanda Koehler

A recent Science Daily article discussed a study that found blood tests for syphilis diagnosis produce false negatives 20-30 percent of the time.

The study also found most health professionals don't have access to more reliable tests methods using fluorescent antibody testing or darkfield microscopy.

A CDC professional noted a need for a point-of-care syphilis test.

What is syphilis testing like in your lab? Do you have access to these testing methods?

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