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Hello. Can An Rpr Test Determine If A Person Has
Question: hello. can an rpr test determine if a person has herpes?
Brief Answer:
No...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Herpes is diagnosed through antibody detection test. Though RPR also detects antibodies, it is used for detecting antibodies against syphillis and not Herpes. Herpes antibody detection uses ELISA or immunofluresence technique.
In simple terms RPR is used as a screening tool of syphillis and not Herpes.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
No...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Herpes is diagnosed through antibody detection test. Though RPR also detects antibodies, it is used for detecting antibodies against syphillis and not Herpes. Herpes antibody detection uses ELISA or immunofluresence technique.
In simple terms RPR is used as a screening tool of syphillis and not Herpes.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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