What is a Treponema pallidum IgG IgM test?
What is a Treponema pallidum IgG IgM test? The syphilis total antibodies (IgG + IgM) screen is a new method relative to the RPR (rapid plasma reagin). The RPR detects non- treponemal antibodies (cardiolipin, cholesterol, and lecithin), whereas the new test detects IgG and IgM antibodies to T. pallidum proteins. What does a non reactive syphilis test mean? A negative or nonreactive result means you don't likely have syphilis. Positive results are given as a ratio in titers. This tells your healthcare provider the amount of antibodies in your blood. What is difference between VDRL and RPR? The rapid plasma...