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What Does Positive Result In TPHA Test Mean?

Hi doctor , i use to had sex with my partner before and use oral sex , now i testing blood go korea it result positive TPHA what is meaning disaste sir ? it Call virus HIV or what ? Can be cure or not ? How can and How long doctor please kindly reply me soon sir , best regard sir . NARA
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hello,

TPHA is a test for syphilis. However the specificity of TPHA is not that good. You can opt for newer serological tests for confirmation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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What Does Positive Result In TPHA Test Mean?

Hello, TPHA is a test for syphilis. However the specificity of TPHA is not that good. You can opt for newer serological tests for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain