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  • Test Discreet Syphilis (TP) Ab Rapid Test Kit

Syphilis Rapid Test Kit

Test privately at home with a simple finger-prick test for syphilis antibodies. Results in as little as 10 minutes, with over 99% match with laboratory testing.*

  • Screens for: Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
  • Sample: Fingerprick blood
  • Conclusive from: 12 weeks after exposure
  • Results in 15 minutes
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Testing before 12 weeks? An early negative may need to be repeated at 12 weeks.

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*In a clinical evaluation, 99.81% of results matched those obtained using a laboratory test.

What is syphilis?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It can cause symptoms such as a painless sore or rash, but some people have no noticeable symptoms at all. Symptoms can also disappear even though the infection is still present.

Syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics.

Is this for you?

You don’t need to have symptoms to test. Syphilis can cause no noticeable symptoms.

It may be worth testing if:

  • You’ve had sex without a condom
  • You have a new sexual partner, or more than one
  • A sexual partner has told you they have syphilis or another STI
  • You have possible symptoms, such as a painless sore or rash
  • You’d rather test privately at home

Your health, your privacy. No one needs to know.

Your test arrives in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to reveal what’s inside. Test privately at home, whenever suits you.

  • ConfidentialYour information stays private.
  • Discreet deliveryNothing on the parcel reveals what’s inside.
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Everything you need to test for syphilis at home:

  • Results in 15 minutes
  • Over 99% match with lab testing
  • Discreet packaging
  • No clinic visit
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How does the test work?

The test looks for antibodies your body can produce in response to syphilis infection, using a small finger-prick blood sample.

Your result appears on the test cassette in around 15 minutes, with no sample to send to a laboratory.

  1. Prick your finger

    Prick your finger

    Wash your hands and clean your fingertip with an alcohol pad. Let it dry, then use the lancet to prick your finger and form a drop of blood.

  2. Add blood and diluent

    Add blood and diluent

    Use the pipette to collect your blood. Add 3 drops of blood to the sample well marked “S” on the test cassette. Then add 1 drop of sample diluent to the same well.

  3. Read your result

    Read your result

    Read your result at 15 minutes. Don’t read the test after 20 minutes, as the result may no longer be reliable.

When should I test?

You can take the test at any time, but after a recent exposure it can take time for the antibodies this test looks for to appear. If it’s been less than 12 weeks and your result is negative, test again at 12 weeks.

Test now, and again in 12 weeks.

No need to pin down the date. Two tests and you can stop wondering.

This runs on your device. The date never leaves it: we don’t see it, store it or send it anywhere.

Understanding your result

Read your test between 10 and 20 minutes. Don’t read it after 20 minutes. C is the control line. T is the test line.

  • Syphilis test showing a negative result: one line at C

    Negative

    One line at C only. No syphilis antibodies were detected.

  • Syphilis test showing a positive result: lines at C and T

    Positive

    Lines at C and T, even if the T line is faint. Syphilis antibodies were detected.

  • Syphilis test showing an invalid result: no line at C

    Invalid

    No line at C. The test has not worked. Contact us and we’ll help.

Good to know

This test is designed for screening and doesn’t replace advice from a doctor or nurse. For ages 16 and over.

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    Really simple to use and the instructions were very clear.

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    Arrived quickly and the packaging was completely discreet.

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    It was straightforward and having the result there and then gave me peace of mind.

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    Much less stressful than I expected. Would definitely recommend.

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Frequently asked questions

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When should I take a syphilis test?

You can take the test at any time. However, after a recent exposure it can take time for the antibodies this test looks for to appear. If you test less than 12 weeks after your most recent exposure and get a negative result, test again at 12 weeks.

How soon after sex can I test for syphilis?

You can take the test at any time, but testing too early can give a negative result even if you have syphilis. If it has been less than 12 weeks since the sexual contact you’re concerned about and your result is negative, test again once 12 weeks have passed.

How reliable is this syphilis rapid test?

When used correctly, this test provides a reliable way to check for syphilis antibodies at home. 99.81% of results matched laboratory testing in a clinical evaluation.

Testing too soon after exposure can affect your result, so an early negative may need to be repeated. This is a screening test, so a positive result should be followed up with a sexual health clinic for further testing.

What does a negative syphilis test result mean?

A negative result means syphilis antibodies were not detected by the test. If your possible exposure was within the last 12 weeks, you may have tested too early. Test again at 12 weeks. If you have symptoms or are still concerned, speak to a sexual health clinic.

What if my result is positive?

If your rapid test is positive, contact a sexual health clinic for further testing and treatment if needed. Syphilis is treatable and can be cured with antibiotics. NHS sexual health services are free and confidential. If syphilis is confirmed, recent sexual partners may also need to be tested.

Can I use this syphilis test if I’ve had syphilis before?

If you’ve had syphilis before, this test may still show a positive result even after successful treatment. This is because syphilis antibodies can remain in your blood after the infection has been treated. Speak to a sexual health clinic about the right test for you.

Can I take a syphilis test while pregnant?

If you’re pregnant and concerned about syphilis, speak to your midwife, GP or a sexual health clinic. Syphilis testing is routinely offered during pregnancy through the NHS.

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