What is the Non-Treponemal Test for Congenital Syphilis (NTCCC)?

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I'm not familiar with a specific "Ntpccc test" in medical practice, and it's possible that this could be a typographical error or a specialized test that isn't widely recognized. If you're referring to NTPCC (National Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Committee) testing, this would involve tuberculosis screening tests such as tuberculin skin tests (TST) or interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) like QuantiFERON-TB Gold. For tuberculosis testing, a healthcare provider would typically administer a TST by injecting a small amount of tuberculin purified protein derivative under the skin, then checking for a reaction 48-72 hours later. Alternatively, IGRAs require a blood sample and measure the immune system's response to TB bacteria. These tests are important for identifying both active TB disease and latent TB infection, allowing for appropriate treatment to prevent disease progression and transmission.

  • The provided evidence does not directly relate to the "Ntpccc test", but rather discusses screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy 1.
  • The USPSTF recommends screening all pregnant women for syphilis infection at their first prenatal visit, with repeated serologic testing in the third trimester and at delivery for women in high-risk groups 1.
  • The CDC recommends parenteral benzathine penicillin G for the treatment of syphilis in pregnancy, and women who report penicillin allergies should be evaluated and desensitized if necessary 1.
  • If you're referring to a different test, please provide more specific information about what "Ntpccc" represents.

From the Research

NTPCCC Test

There are no research papers to assist in answering this question, as the provided studies do not mention the NTPCCC test.

  • The studies provided are related to metformin and its association with breast and colorectal cancer 2, 3, 4, and neurocysticercosis diagnosis 5, 6.
  • None of the studies mention the NTPCCC test, making it impossible to provide an answer based on the available evidence.

References

Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

Research

Use of metformin and risk of breast and colorectal cancer.

Diabetes research and clinical practice, 2020

Research

Metformin and Breast Cancer: Where Are We Now?

International journal of molecular sciences, 2022

Research

Diagnostic criteria for neurocysticercosis, revisited.

Pathogens and global health, 2012

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