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How Long For Rpr Test Results?
RPR (rapid plasma reagin) is a screening test for syphilis. It looks for
The test is similar to the venereal disease research laboratory (
Alternative Names
Rapid plasma reagin test; Syphilis screening test
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine...
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