At Fusion Healthcare we offer a private HIV and Syphilis blood test profile aimed at identifying the presence of sexually transmitted infections. This blood test is recommended if you believe you may have been infected. Contact your healthcare provider to discuss options first. This test is also recommended for people who may want peace of mind, for example for potential spouses who may want confirmation of STI absence etc. Please see our private premarital blood test for more information.
When it comes to safeguarding your health, routine testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like syphilis and HIV is a crucial step. Both syphilis and HIV can have serious health consequences if left untreated, yet early detection through simple blood tests can make a significant difference. A private HIV and Syphilis blood test can allow you to know more about your health, plan next steps, and provide you with peace of mind.
Price: £90
Code : FUS 9
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It can be serious if it’s left untreated or passed on to a baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Syphilis is usually spread by contact between moist skin areas anywhere on or inside the body. This blood test tests for antibodies which are specific to syphilis, this is known as a treponemal. Treponemal antibodies usually remain detectable for life, even after successful treatment, so this blood test is capable of indicating a current of past syphilis infection.
The symptoms of syphilis are often mild and hard to notice. They tend to change over time and may come and go.
Symptoms of syphilis include:
- Small sores on the genitalia, usually painless
- Sores in other areas, including in the mouth or on the lips, hands, or bottom
- A rash on the palms on the hands
- White patches in the mouth
- Swollen glands
- Patchy hair loss on the head
It can take three or more weeks for symptoms of syphilis to appear after you have been infected.
Sometimes, the symptoms can improve or go away completely, but if you have not been treated, the infection is still in your body. This means you can still pass it on and are at risk of getting serious problems later on.
HIV and AIDS
HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus which attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS. As it stands, there is currently no effective cure for the virus, once people contract it, they have it for life. A blood test is considered the most accurate test to detect HIV and can often detect HIV sooner than other types of tests. This test can normally give reliable results from a month after exposure. If you believe you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours please contact your health provider immediately to discuss Post-exposure prophylaxis, an anti-HIV medication.
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that happen when your immune system is severely damaged by the HIV virus. While AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another, the HIV virus can.
This private HIV and Syphilis blood test can have many benefits and allow you to get answers and peace of mind. If you are concerned, please contact your healthcare provide.
