A Positive RPR Serologic Test for Syphilis

Photograph of a positive RPR test for syphilis showing clumping of carbon particles.

Clumping of the carbon particles indicates the person's serum contains nonspecific antilipid (reagin) antibodies.
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Microbiology Laboratory Manual by Gary E. Kaiser, PhD, Professor of Microbiology
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Last updated: September, 2017