[Question #13988] Follow up from 13893

 
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3 hours ago
Hello, I was told not to follow up in the event of negative results but I have a new question regarding my lab results

Indeed, the treponema ab screen EIA was negative as well as the HIV 1/2 Ab/p24 Ag. My doctor told me if this test was positive, it would automatically reflex to an RPR titer. Thankfully, it was negative. 

However, he said Another lab was ordered (which I saw on the lab slip)  called the treponema pallium AB (FTA-ABS) IgG IFA. 

He assured me that he’s never seen an FTA be positive if the initial AB EIA was negative, and gave me cheerful reassurance. 

Is this a different, more accurate test? Do you expect these results to also be negative based off my risk factors in question 13893? Apparently, these tests are done at my local hospital lab and instead get sent to ARUP laboratories. 
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3 hours ago
I meant to say the FTA test is NOT done at my local hospital like the others, and instead get sent to ARUP Laboratories