Yes. LabX tests for Syphilis on a urine or blood sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel — 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel includes a PCR test for Treponema pallidum DNA. Urine PCR can detect the organism during active infection, but it is not a substitute for blood testing (serology), which is the standard way to find past or latent syphilis. Our blood panels test for syphilis with an RPR screening test on a small-volume blood sample; if the screen is reactive, the laboratory runs a treponemal confirmation test on a second, different method before reporting.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It can also pass from a pregnant person to a baby. Syphilis develops in stages and can affect many parts of the body if untreated.
Early syphilis may cause a painless sore that is easy to miss, followed later by a rash or other symptoms that can fade on their own. Many people do not notice symptoms, so testing is important. If you have symptoms, see a licensed physician — a test result is not a diagnosis.
Syphilis is treatable with medicine prescribed by a clinician, and early treatment prevents the complications of later stages. Partners also need evaluation.
Our urine STI panel includes a PCR test for Treponema pallidum DNA. Urine PCR can detect the organism during active infection, but it is not a substitute for blood testing (serology), which is the standard way to find past or latent syphilis. Our blood panels test for syphilis with an RPR screening test on a small-volume blood sample; if the screen is reactive, the laboratory runs a treponemal confirmation test on a second, different method before reporting. Samples are tested at LabX Diagnostic Systems, a CLIA-certified, COLA-accredited laboratory in Tampa, Florida. Results are typically reported in 2–3 business days from receipt.
A very recent exposure may not show up yet on either test. If you were exposed in the last few weeks, or you want to know about past infection, a licensed physician can advise on blood testing now and again later.
LabX STI panels do not include HIV testing. For an HIV test, ask your provider or visit gettested.cdc.gov.
A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician — this laboratory does not treat or prescribe — tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.
Yes. LabX tests for Syphilis on a urine or blood sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel — 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel includes a PCR test for Treponema pallidum DNA. Urine PCR can detect the organism during active infection, but it is not a substitute for blood testing (serology), which is the standard way to find past or latent syphilis. Our blood panels test for syphilis with an RPR screening test on a small-volume blood sample; if the screen is reactive, the laboratory runs a treponemal confirmation test on a second, different method before reporting.
Early syphilis may cause a painless sore that is easy to miss, followed later by a rash or other symptoms that can fade on their own. Many people do not notice symptoms, so testing is important.
Our urine STI panel includes a PCR test for Treponema pallidum DNA. Urine PCR can detect the organism during active infection, but it is not a substitute for blood testing (serology), which is the standard way to find past or latent syphilis. Our blood panels test for syphilis with an RPR screening test on a small-volume blood sample; if the screen is reactive, the laboratory runs a treponemal confirmation test on a second, different method before reporting.
A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician — this laboratory does not treat or prescribe — tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.
A very recent exposure may not show up yet on either test. If you were exposed in the last few weeks, or you want to know about past infection, a licensed physician can advise on blood testing now and again later.
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