ALPCO Syphilis-T and Syphilis-NT CLIA Kits: Detection of Antibodies to Treponema Pallidum and Against Lipoidal Antigens in Human Serum and Plasma
This study will evaluate the clinical performance of two investigational diagnostic kits developed by ALPCO: the Syphilis-T CLIA Kit and the Syphilis-NT CLIA Kit. These kits are designed to detect antibodies to Treponema pallidum and non-treponemal lipoidal antigens, respectively, in human serum and plasma using the automated KleeYa platform. The study will collect and analyze blood samples from individuals suspected of having syphilis, those at high risk, HIV-positive patients, pregnant individuals, and healthy controls. The aim is to determine the kits' Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) compared to established reference assays.
• Male, Female, or Other(s)
• Patients undergoing routine syphilis testing (asymptomatic at risk, suspected with symptoms, prior history of syphilis, high risk for syphilis) or previously diagnosed with syphilis through a test performed in an accredited laboratory.
• Participants must be willing to provide the required blood samples for the clinical study, in addition to any samples requested by their physician.
• Pregnant individuals and children (under 22): 1 clinical study tube of blood.
• All other participants (excluding pregnant individuals and children): 2 clinical study tubes of blood.
• Participants must be able and willing to sign the informed consent form (ICF).
• Participants aged 13 to 17 will be asked to sign an assent form. Written parental or guardian consent will also be required prior to enrollment. The assent form will use age-appropriate language and be reviewed with the participant before any procedures.