A patient has a reactive RPR at a titer of 1:128 and a reactive TP-PA.What do these results indicate?

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A reactive RPR at a titer of 1:128 and a reactive TP-PA are indicative of a true-positive result for syphilis. The RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test screens for antibodies to the bacteria that causes syphilis, while the TP-PA (Treponema pallidum particle agglutination) test is a confirmatory test that detects specific antibodies to syphilis. A titer of 1:128 is considered high and indicates an active infection. Therefore, a diagnosis of syphilis is likely.

A Patient Has a Reactive RPR at a Titer of 1:128