Use

This test is useful for determining the current status of syphilis disease and monitoring the response to treatment. It aids in diagnosing congenital syphilis when serum from both the mother and neonate is tested concurrently. The RPR test is part of the reverse syphilis screening algorithm, which initially uses an automated treponemal assay to detect antibodies specific to Treponema pallidum. A positive result triggers reflex testing with RPR, where a positive RPR indicates active or recent syphilis infection.