Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. The diagnosis of syphilis is most commonly made by serologic testing.
Swab lesions , particularly if likely to be a reinfection.
Please contact Clinical Microbiologist with any questions
Microbiology - Virology
SYPC
Testing is performed daily on routine weekdays, with results available from mid-afternoon.
Add-ons can be made if an appropriate sample has already been received for other PCR testing. Please call Virology to discuss.
3 days
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