Sample type: Clotted blood samples

Test name: Syphilis PCR
Syphilis confirmation testing - IgG and IgM a.k.a. Syphilis full range

Condition / Indication: Primary chancre

Sample required: Lesion swab / vesicle fluid

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Manual serology

Turnaround time: 4 days - Confirmations

Method:

RPR, Liaison XL serology testing, TPLA