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Which type of tests are used to detect the presence of antibodies to treponemal antigens?
Which type of tests are used to detect the presence of antibodies to treponemal antigens?
What is the method used for detecting reagin in the RPR test?
What is the method used for detecting reagin in the RPR test?
Which specimen type is used for the VDRL test?
Which specimen type is used for the VDRL test?
What is the antigen detected in the ELISA test?
What is the antigen detected in the ELISA test?
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At what temperature must the tests be performed?
At what temperature must the tests be performed?
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For how long are the small glass vials containing the suspension stable after opening?
For how long are the small glass vials containing the suspension stable after opening?
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How long does the primary stage of syphilis typically last?
How long does the primary stage of syphilis typically last?
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What is the detection method for rashes that develop in syphilis patients?
What is the detection method for rashes that develop in syphilis patients?
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What are the symptoms of latent stage syphilis?
What are the symptoms of latent stage syphilis?
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How is Congenital Syphilis different from Venereal Syphilis?
How is Congenital Syphilis different from Venereal Syphilis?
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Which test is used to detect Neurosyphilis in patients?
Which test is used to detect Neurosyphilis in patients?
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What are the lesions like in non-venereal endemic syphilis?
What are the lesions like in non-venereal endemic syphilis?
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What is the predominant antibody in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?
What is the predominant antibody in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?
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When does IgG rapidly increase in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?
When does IgG rapidly increase in Specific Anti-Treponemal Antibodies?
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What do Non-Treponemal Antibodies (Reagin Antibodies) indicate?
What do Non-Treponemal Antibodies (Reagin Antibodies) indicate?
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What is the purpose of non-treponemal assays in serological testing for syphilis?
What is the purpose of non-treponemal assays in serological testing for syphilis?
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Which type of antibody do the non-treponemal assays primarily target in serological testing?
Which type of antibody do the non-treponemal assays primarily target in serological testing?
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What is the role of fluorescent-labeled antibody conjugate in the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis?
What is the role of fluorescent-labeled antibody conjugate in the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis?
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