Syphilis Laboratory Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

[@bodyofalegend]

I covered syphilis in one of my videos for my TH-cam channel and it’s definitely a topic that needs more awareness! Thanks for the upload 👍

[@RealWorldNP]

Thanks!

[@nekikarol2]

I will be definitely taking the crash course. I like the explanation but not familiar with the ratios. I just finished my FNP and getting ready for boards now it is so much information to retain!

[@RealWorldNP]

I truly hope the Lab Course helps you - it has with so many new NPs!

[@graziflorida4377]

1:128 RPR titer is high ? I am so anxious to know .
I also have eye floaters that appeared out of nowhere in 1 eye. Had skinrash on my back and arms.
TY

[@RealWorldNP]

You should follow up with your medical provider ASAP!

[@tombaxter541]

Hello how accurate is a blood test after 3 months of exposure?thsnk u

[@RealWorldNP]

Pretty accurate. Make sure to collaborate with your provider on next steps.

[@tombaxter541]

Is VDRL test accurate?thank u

[@lorigallineau-smithguinnms2429]

What about a 1:1 ratio with no history of syphilis ?

[@RealWorldNP]

Many factors go into play when evaluating results. It maybe worth repeating the test with TP-PA and VDRL test.

[@bingsanchez]

What if the result showed from FTA-ABS test was weak positive? What does it mean?

[@RealWorldNP]

It's possible it's positive or false positive, so I'd retest to confirm. It's a test for antibodies and it's possible the antibody response wasn't robust if they were infected but I'd retest to be sure.

[@bingsanchez]

Now, I had my RPR test then the result was

[@diannelingal68]

@@bingsanchez following

[@jonbreen1]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@RealWorldNP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smoothiehealthtip]

Thank you Dr Abolohome on youtube for the good work you have done in my life
Am so happy that my test results come out negative of herpes