2298. Syphilis. Anticardiolipin RPR - test (Rapid Plasma Reagin)
Description
RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin Test) – screening anticardiolipin test (non-treponemal) to detect IgG and IgM class regains.
When and who needs the test?
- suspicion of syphilis;
- latent syphilis (positive reactions in two treponemal tests);
- donors (in combination with treponemal test);
- preparation for pregnancy and pregnancy.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...