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Re: False positive RPR

From: Paige (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 10:39:03 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 24 Feb 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Paige wrote:
>>
>>When getting my initial pregnancy blood work done my doctor imformed I
>>had a false positive RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin). What does this mean?
>>I've heard it could be Lupus or Arthritis. Thanks.
>
>That is a possibility, but not necessarily the case. Your doctor will
>likely do additional testing.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>Clarksville, TN
>

This pregnancy turned out to be a molar pregnancy is there any connection to the false positive RPR?

Thanks - Paige

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>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
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