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Hi sir recently I tested for vdrl rpr both nonreactive is dis enough to confirm I do not have syphilis which test is better for syphilis.
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Hello- the direct fluorescent antibody test for t pallidum is easier to perform than dark-field microscopy. It detects antigen and, thus, does not require the presence of motile treponemes. It is the most specific test for the diagnosis of syphilis when lesions are present.
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