Is Negative Syphilis VDRL Test At Four Months Conclusive?

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

Question: Hello doctor, I had syphills VDRL test, 8 weeks and 4 months after unprotected sex. Both come back negative.
How accurate these tests are?
Is it 100% sure that I don't have syphilis?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
negative for syphilis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you fur query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
As the tests as been done repeatedly and is negative every time you can be sure of not having syphilis.By 3 months at least it should have come positive if infected.VDRl is a sensitive test.it is accurate when repeated and as been done at 4 months post exposure also.
You can allay fears of syphilis.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Doctor,
I also tested myself for hep B total core antibody(igG and igM) it was negative and hep c antibody was negative as well after 4 months?
Are these result 100% accurate?
Are these test means that I'm Hep free or I still should repeat after 6-7 months?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
negative for hepatitis B&C

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As both igm and igg are negative for hepatitis B and after 4 months. I would rate it as negative for Hepatitis B.also for hepatitis C it is negative after 4 months I would rate it as negative.
You can allay fears if hepatitis B & C.
You can go for repeat test after 6 months only to relieve your anxiety.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D