Treponema Palladium (Syphilis) Bacterial Load Test
Short Name: Syphilis Bacterial Load Test
Also known as: Syphilis PCR Test, Treponema pallidum Load Test, Syphilis DNA Quantitative Test
Treponema Palladium (Syphilis) Bacterial Load Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹8,160. Uses Real Time PCR on Blood, Urethral or vaginal swab, Cell culture, Cervical discharge, Rectum, Urethra, Urine samples. Results in 4th Working Day; email reports within 48 hours.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To monitor the effectiveness of syphilis treatment, detect re-infection, and quantify bacterial load for clinical management.
- Test Code
- 3360
- Price
- ₹8,160
- Sample Type
- Blood, Urethral or vaginal swab, Cell culture, Cervical discharge, Rectum, Urethra, Urine
- Result Time
- 4th Working Day; email reports within 48 hours.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
Sign consent document and provide any clinical history of syphilis or related conditions.
Method: Venipuncture for blood; swab for other samples
Laboratory Analysis
Sample collected by trained phlebotomist using sterile techniques.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to puncture site if blood drawn; avoid heavy lifting for a few hours.
Timeline: 4th Working Day; email reports within 48 hours.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To monitor the effectiveness of syphilis treatment, detect re-infection, and quantify bacterial load for clinical management.
How to Prepare
- Use sterile equipment for sample collection
- Label samples correctly with patient details
- Transport samples immediately to laboratory
- Follow specific instructions for different sample types
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"This test is crucial for monitoring syphilis treatment efficacy and detecting re-infection, aiding in personalized patient management."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or lipemic blood samples
- Improperly labeled or unlabeled samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Contaminated samples
Understanding Your Results
Positive (Detected)
Indicates active syphilis infection; bacterial load may guide treatment decisions.
Negative (Not Detected)
No detectable Treponema pallidum DNA; may suggest absence of infection or successful treatment.
High Bacterial Load
Suggests active infection or treatment failure; may require therapy adjustment.
Low Bacterial Load
May indicate early infection or response to treatment; monitor closely.
If symptoms persist or worsen after treatment, or if test results are positive, consult an infectious disease specialist for further management.
Limitations
- ⚠Cannot determine stage of infection alone
- ⚠May not detect all strains of Treponema pallidum
- ⚠Requires specialized laboratory equipment
- ⚠Results should be interpreted with clinical history
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising at blood draw site
- ●Rare infection at puncture site
- ●Discomfort from swab collection
Interfering Factors
- ●Antibiotic therapy may reduce bacterial load
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Improper sample collection or storage
- ●Recent treatment affecting DNA levels
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