TPHA Test in Pune
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The TPHA Test is a blood test to find if you are infected with syphilis - an STD. Book TPHA Test with Pathofast lab in Pune for home sample collection.
TPHA stands for Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination Assay
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What is a TPHA Test (Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination Assay)?
The TPHA Test is a blood test that is used to confirm Syphilis infection.The test is positive in people infected with syphilis and stays positive even after successfull treatment
What is Syphilis?
Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It also spreads through contaminated blood transfusion. Syphilis causes painless sores on the genital area. If untreated it can lead to seriuos complications involving the heart, brain and liver.
Who should do this test?
This test is usually done to confirm a diagnosis of syphilis, in patients suspected of having the infection
Groups of people who should be tested for syphilis include those with multiple partners, those engaging in unprotected intercourse, and people who have had unsafe blood transfusions.
The most common sign of syphilis is a painless sore on the genitals
This is not a first line test, and is usually done when someone has already tested positive in a screening test.
How is the test done?
This is a simple blood test and requires no special preparation. You do not need to be fasting for this test.
To perform this test, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein, by inserting a sterile needle. The blood sample will then be analyzed in the lab.
What will be included in the report?
The report will include a single result - either Positive OR Negative. A positive result means that you have been infected with syphilis at some point in your life. A negative result means that you have never been infected with syphilis.
Test Accuracy and Earliet Possible date of detection
This test is highly sensitive and specific for syphilis (around 90%). It is used as a confirmatory test and only detects proteins related to syphilis.
What is the normal range for this test?
The normal range for TPHA test is Negative
TPHA Test Summary
| Cost | Rs.650 |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Time to Get Report | 2-6 hours |
| Normal Range | Negative |
| Purpose of test | Confirm Syphilis Infection |
| Intended for | All genders, all ages |
| Fasting Required | No |
| Total Tests | 1 |
| Doctor's Prescription Required | No |
| Reports Available By | PDF available through Watsapp,Email and Hardcopy(on request) |
| Other Names | Trepenoma Pallidum Hemagglutination Assay, Syphilis Test |
| Test Method | Lateral Flow Immunochromatography |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the confirmatory test for syphilis?
This test is highly specific and sensitive for syphilis. However confirmatory tests include DFA Test and PCR Tests. These tests are currently not commerically available in most labs.
Which alternative tests are available?
The FTA-Abs test is a good alternative test with comparable accuracy. However this test may be more expensive that the TPHA Test
Why Choose Pathofast for TPHA - Syphilis Haemagglutination Test
Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the TPHA - Syphilis Haemagglutination Test in various areas of Pune.
You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports
Home Sample Collection is Available for TPHA - Syphilis Haemagglutination Test at the following locations in Pune :
- Jangli Maharaj Nagar
- Ravet
- Viman Nagar
- Shastrinagar, Yerawada
- NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
- Camp
- Aundh
- Baner
- Dattwadi
- Undri
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
- Koregaon Park
- Sadashiv Peth