Syphilis w/ Confirmation

Why Get Tested? To screen or diagnose a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum- causes syphilis. When To Get Tested? As part of routine screening STD lab for people who are sexually active and/or at risk, when exposed to syphilis or other STDs such as HIV. Or when STD symptoms are present e.g abnormal genital discharge, a sore or bump in genitalia, or new rash on palms and sole of feet. Sample Required? Blood. Test Preparation Needed? None