Treponema pallidium hemagglutination assay (tpha) Test
- Category
- Infection
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 3 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
TPHA detects antibodies specific to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis.
Why this test is performed?
Confirms a positive VDRL/RPR result and diagnoses syphilis. TPHA usually stays positive for life even after treatment.
Who should take this test?
Fever, rash, jaundice, suspected exposure to infection, before surgery or pregnancy, as advised by a doctor.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
Not always — it can stay positive after successful treatment; VDRL titre helps judge current activity.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 31–55 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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