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Journal article
Syphilis: Understanding Traditional and Reverse Screening Algorithms
Journal for nurse practitioners, Vol.16(5), pp.359-362
05/01/2020
Web of Science ID: WOS:000533607900017
Abstract
Interpreting syphilis screening tests can be a challenge for health care providers. Clinical laboratories primarily use the reverse algorithm to screen for syphilis; however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the traditional algorithm. Both algorithms require the interpretation of 2 different serologic assays for screening and confirmation. Serologic testing used in both algorithms is reviewed for nurse practitioners to correctly interpret test results to establish a timely diagnosis and provide stageappropriate treatment. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Title
- Syphilis: Understanding Traditional and Reverse Screening Algorithms
- Publication Details
- Journal for nurse practitioners, Vol.16(5), pp.359-362
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Copyright
- © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
- Identifiers
- WOS:000533607900017; 99380178353206600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English