This test is used for screening Syphilis by qualitative detection of antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Treponema pallidum. It is also requested as part of a prenatal check-up, usually during the first trimester of pregnancy.
A screening test may be requested for adults without symptoms but with an increased risk of infection. Factors that may increase the risk of contracting this disease are:
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