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1. Serological tests for syphilis can be classified as non-treponemal or treponemal tests. Non-treponemal tests like VDRL and RPR are screening tests that detect non-specific reagin antibodies. Treponemal tests like TPHA, TPI, and FTA-ABS are highly specific confirmatory tests that detect antibodies to Treponema pallidum. 2. The VDRL test detects reagin antibodies in serum by observing flocculation when the serum is mixed with an antigen suspension. A reactive or weakly reactive result requires further qu
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