Bret Baier was born on August 4, 1970, in Rumson, New Jersey as William Bret Baier.
Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test. The RPR test also detects syphilis antibodies by means of analysis of a blood sample drawn from the vein in the arm. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test. This is a newer blood test that check for antibodies to the bacteria that cause syphilis.
All women should be screened serologically for syphilis early in pregnancy (106). Most states mandate screening at the first prenatal visit for all women (441). In populations in which receipt of prenatal care is not optimal, RPR test screening and treatment (if the RPR test is reactive) should be performed at the time pregnancy is confirmed (442).