What is a STAT PAK test?

What is a STAT PAK test?

HIV 1/2 STAT-PAK® DIPSTICK is an immunochromatographic rapid diagnostic test for the detection of antibodies to HIV-1/2 in human serum/plasma or whole blood (capillary and venous) specimens. A volume of 5 µL of specimen is needed to perform the test procedure.

What is SD Bioline?

The SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo test kit is a solid phase immunechromatographic assay for qualitative detection of antibodies to all isotopes (IgG, IgM, IgA) specific to HIV-1/2 and/or Treponema palladium in human serum, plasma and whole blood.

What is SD syphilis?

SD BIOLINE Syphilis 3.0 test is a solid phase immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of antibodies of all isotypes (IgG, IgM, IgA) against Treponema pallidum (TP).

What is unigold?

Uni-Gold™ HIV is a single use rapid immunoassay, for the qualitative detection of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in serum, plasma and whole blood (venipuncture and fingerstick). Uni-Gold™ HIV is intended for use in point of care settings as an aid in diagnosis of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection.

What can make you test positive for syphilis?

In many cases, the antibodies are produced because of another illness. Examples include an infection (such as chickenpox, Lyme disease or certain types of pneumonia) or an autoimmune disease (such as lupus). However, some people with a false-positive test for syphilis have it for no identifiable reason.

Is Vdrl test for syphilis?

The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins), called antibodies, which your body may produce if you have come in contact with the bacteria that cause syphilis. Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.

What is the most accurate test for syphilis?

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.

Why is Vdrl test positive?

A positive test result means you may have syphilis. If the test is positive, the next step is to confirm the results with an FTA-ABS test, which is a more specific syphilis test. The VDRL test’s ability to detect syphilis depends on the stage of the disease.

Is Vdrl positive for life?

Other parameters, including VDRL results, can remain positive for more than a year after treatment of neurosyphilis.

Can a normal blood test detect syphilis?

Blood tests can tell if your body is making the antibodies to fight the infection. The ones that fight syphilis bacteria can stay in your body for years, so your doctor can tell if you were infected, even if it were a long time ago. They can also diagnose syphilis by testing fluid from a sore. That’s rarely done.