. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). Each stage can have different signs and symptoms. In addition, syphilis can spread from an infected mother to her unborn baby. This test helps detect the antibodies your body produces during syphilis infection.
. The Syphilis TP test is used to detect antibodies to the Treponema pallidum bacteria, which causes syphilis. It is particularly used in individuals with a high risk of exposure, such as those with multiple sexual partners, individuals with HIV, or pregnant women.