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.
1 A positive EIA test should be confirmed with either the VDRL or RPR tests. 2  Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test. 3  This test also checks for antibodies. 4  It can be used to find syphilis except during the first 3 to 4 weeks after exposure.5  The test can be done on a sample of blood or spinal fluid.ests used to confirm a syphilis infection include: 1  Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test. 2  This blood test checks for syphilis antibodies. 3  A positive EIA test should be confirmed with either the VDRL or RPR tests.