Syphilis PCR

Diagnostic Use

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

Department

Microbiology - Virology

Delphic Registration Code

SYPC

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Testing is performed daily on routine weekdays.

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Test Code

8857

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Viral

Additional Specimen Information

Patient specimen - Swab Ulcer
Swab in UTM (Universal transport media). Collection packs can be ordered by emailing LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

See link to Swab Guide under Additional Information section below

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

Nucleic acid extraction and PCR

Non-Funded Test Cost

$128.11 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8857

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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