Treponema Pallidum BY PCR

The Treponema Pallidum BY PCR test is a molecular diagnostic that detects Treponema pallidum DNA — the bacterium that causes syphilis — using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for high sensitivity and specificity. PCR amplifies pathogen-specific genetic material from specimens such as lesion swabs, blood, or CSF to identify active infection, enabling earlier detection than antibody tests in some cases. This home-collection service connects you to accredited UAE laboratories for confidential processing and rapid result reporting, suitable for residents of Dubai seeking discreet sexual health testing.

This test is recommended for individuals with recent high-risk sexual exposure, suggestive symptoms (e.g., painless genital ulcer, mucocutaneous rash), inconclusive or early serology, or when neurosyphilis is suspected and molecular testing of CSF is indicated. It is also useful for contact tracing, pregnancy screening when early detection is essential, and for clinicians who require definitive identification of T. pallidum to guide targeted treatment.

• Treponema pallidum DNA — Qualitative PCR
• Cycle threshold (Ct) value — PCR amplification metric
• Internal control / human DNA (sample integrity)

• Appearance of a painless genital, oral, or rectal ulcer (chancre)
• New unexplained rash, especially on palms or soles
• Recent unprotected sexual contact with a partner diagnosed with syphilis
• Inconclusive or negative serology but high clinical suspicion of early infection
• Neurological symptoms suggestive of neurosyphilis (with CSF testing)
• Pregnancy or preconception screening when early detection is needed

• High sensitivity and specificity for active Treponema pallidum infection
• Earlier detection than some antibody-based tests in acute infection
• Confidential home sample collection with processing by accredited UAE labs
• Rapid turnaround times suitable for timely clinical decision-making
• Clear results to guide targeted antibiotic therapy and partner management

• At-home specimen collection by a licensed phlebotomist or trained clinician (lesion swab, blood, or CSF as indicated)
• No fasting required; follow technician instructions for specific specimen type
• Inform provider of any recent or current antibiotic treatment and pregnancy status
• Valid Emirates ID and informed consent required for testing and reporting