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.
The VDRL test's ability to detect syphilis depends on the stage of the disease. The test's sensitivity to detect syphilis nears 100% during the middle stages; it is less sensitive during the earlier and later stages. Some conditions may cause a false positive test, including: