• The SimplyTest STI swab test can only detect primary syphilis – the initial phase of the disease that typically appears as painless sores around the site of infection (penis, vagina, mouth, or anus) between 10 to 90 days following infection.
• Follow-up serological testing to monitor treatment success is recommended and will be directed by the treating medical professional.
• The CDC recommends that all persons who test positive for syphilis also be tested for HIV.

The SimplyTest STI swab test can only detect primary syphilis – the initial phase of the disease that typically appears as painless sores around the site of infection (penis, vagina, mouth, or anus) between 10 to 90 days following infection. All patients who test positive for syphilis from a lesion swab should immediately seek treatment from a qualified medical professional. The medical professional will recommend follow-up testing following treatment. The CDC recommends that all persons who test positive for syphilis also be tested for HIV.