STD PCR single – Treponema Pallidium

Description

Treponema pallidum STD PCR Test – Detect Syphilis Early

The Treponema pallidum PCR Test is a highly sensitive molecular diagnostic test that detects the DNA of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis — a serious sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect the skin, brain, heart, and other organs if left untreated.

Using real-time PCR technology, this test identifies even small amounts of bacterial DNA from a dry swab or urine sample, offering faster, more accurate results than traditional blood tests — especially in early or localized infections.

Offered at Lab Tests Dubai, this confidential, non-invasive test helps you get clarity quickly so you can start treatment early and prevent complications like neurosyphilis, cardiovascular damage, or transmission to partners.

Know your status. Protect your health. Stop the spread.

Why You Need This Test

You need the Treponema pallidum PCR Test if:

• You’ve had unprotected sexual contact with a new or infected partner
• You notice a painless sore (chancre) on the genitals, anus, or mouth
• You’re experiencing rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, or flu-like symptoms
• You’re undergoing routine STI screening as part of sexual health maintenance
• You’re pregnant (syphilis can pass to the baby)
• You have HIV or are immunocompromised (higher risk of progression)

This test is crucial for early diagnosis, especially when blood antibody tests may still be negative during the primary stage.

Symptoms That Indicate This Test

Consider booking this test if you experience:

• A single, painless genital, anal, or oral ulcer (chancre)
• Skin rash (especially on palms/soles)
• Fever, fatigue, or swollen glands
• Patchy hair loss
• Headache, vision changes, or neurological symptoms (late-stage)
• Partner diagnosed with syphilis

Even without symptoms, testing is essential — because syphilis often hides silently while causing internal damage.

Natural Production (Clarification: Infection vs. Biological Production)

Treponema pallidum is not naturally produced by the human body — it is a spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete) transmitted through direct contact with syphilitic sores during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

Once inside the body, the bacteria multiply and spread via the bloodstream. The PCR test detects its DNA in clinical samples — confirming active infection at the site of exposure.

Unlike serological (blood) tests that detect antibodies, PCR finds the actual pathogen — making it ideal for:

• Early localized infection
• Confirming suspected chancres
• Differentiating active vs. past infection

What Happens If Untreated

If syphilis goes undiagnosed and untreated:

• The initial chancre heals on its own — but the infection progresses
• Secondary stage brings rashes, fever, and systemic illness
• Latent phase may last years with no symptoms
• Tertiary stage causes neurosyphilis (brain/spine damage), cardiovascular syphilis (aortic aneurysm), or gummatous lesions
• Risk of transmitting the infection to sexual partners or unborn babies (congenital syphilis)

Early detection via PCR allows for simple antibiotic treatment (penicillin) and full recovery.

How to Prepare for the Test

Preparation is simple:

• For genital swab: Avoid urinating 1 hour before collection
• Do not clean or apply creams/lotions to the affected area
• No fasting required
• Inform us if you’ve recently taken antibiotics

🔹 Sample Type Options:

• Dry Swab: Collected from chancre or lesion using sterile swab
• Urine Sample: First-pass urine (10 mL) in sterile container

🔹 Container Requirements:

• Swab: Placed in dry sterile container (no transport medium needed)
• Urine: Sterile container, sealed and labeled

We offer private home sample collection across Dubai & UAE — performed by trained healthcare professionals.