Anonymous syphilis test
Accurate syphilis screening test.
- Sample
- Blood
- Reliable after
- 3 months
- Result within
- 120 hours
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Included Markers
1 markersSyphilis (VDRL)
This test screens for Syphilis, a bacterial infection that can progress through several stages if undetected. It provides a confidential way to check for this specific infection through a simple blood test.
Why this test?
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that may not always produce noticeable symptoms, particularly in its early stages. It can progress through different phases over time. Testing provides a way to gain awareness of your status, which may be valuable for timely consultation with a healthcare provider.
Who is this test for?
This test may be relevant for:
- People who have had unprotected sexual contact
- Those who have noticed sores or rashes that may be associated with Syphilis
- Anyone whose partner has been diagnosed with Syphilis
- People who want a focused screening for this infection
What is tested?
This test screens for:
- Syphilis (VDRL)
The VDRL test detects antibodies that the body may produce in response to the Treponema pallidum bacterium.
What can this test tell you?
The result is reported as reactive or non-reactive. A non-reactive result may indicate that no antibodies associated with Syphilis were detected at the time of testing. A reactive result may suggest exposure and can be discussed with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and possible confirmatory testing.
The window period for Syphilis is approximately 3 to 6 weeks after potential exposure.
How is the sample collected?
A blood draw is taken at a certified sample point. The procedure is quick and handled discreetly by trained professionals.
When is this test useful?
This test may be considered:
- After unprotected sexual contact
- If unexplained sores or rashes have appeared
- When a partner has been diagnosed with Syphilis
- As a focused check for this specific infection
What do the results mean?
A non-reactive result means no antibodies associated with Syphilis were detected. A reactive result may suggest exposure to the bacterium. A healthcare provider can help interpret the result and advise on any confirmatory steps or follow-up that may be appropriate.
What happens after the results?
Your results are made available securely through your personal account. If the result requires follow-up, a healthcare provider can help determine the next steps. All information is handled with strict confidentiality.
Questions about your STI test, up front
Only if a marker asks for it, and the test says so. If fasting is needed, eat nothing from 22:00 the evening before and drink only water, for at least 8 hours. No coffee or tea that morning, and have blood drawn before 10:00.
This test costs €71,-, and the blood draw is included. You pay it yourself; there is no separate draw fee.
No, your GP is not involved. We request the referral through ZorgDomein within one business day; an order after 17:00 or at the weekend starts on the next business day. The ZorgDomein email contains a barcode you show at the draw site. At a few draw sites you pick a time on your order page, or we arrange the appointment.
No, you claim nothing. A test you request yourself is outside the basic Dutch insurance: you pay it yourself and it does not come off your deductible (eigen risico).
Allow one business day, plus a day after 17:00 or at the weekend, because that is how long the referral email takes; without it you cannot go yet. Then some draw sites let you walk in, and at others you book an appointment. Each location says what applies.
The barcode from the ZorgDomein email, on your phone, and a valid ID. Nothing else. If you have no BSN, the email has no barcode and you print the referral form from the link in it.
Yes, take your medication as always, unless your own doctor advised otherwise. Some tests ask for more, such as no alcohol for 24 hours. You see that on the test and in the instructions with your order.
You show your barcode and a valid ID, and the draw site takes blood. It takes about a quarter of an hour.
Yes, every result is assessed by a BIG-registered doctor, with an explanation in your account. If treatment is needed, you discuss it with your GP.
An independent, certified laboratory from the network Discreettest works with across the Netherlands. Those laboratories manage the draw sites; Discreettest does not own them. Reference values can vary slightly from one laboratory to another.
Yes. The test does not go through your GP and does not enter your medical record; your employer sees nothing. Data goes to a healthcare provider only with your written consent and is never sold. Testing anonymously is not possible: your name, date of birth and a valid ID are needed for a valid result.
What We Test
| No. | Biomarker | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Syphilis (VDRL) | — |
| Your results are usually in your Discreettest account within 2 working days of the blood draw. The laboratory states a longer turnaround for Syphilis (VDRL). | ||
Preparation
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Respect the window period
RequiredThis test is only reliable from 4 weeks after the exposure. Full certainty takes 90 days and a second test. If you have symptoms, test straight away.
- Water is always fine. Drink as usual beforehand, it makes the draw easier.
- Take your usual medication, unless your own doctor told you otherwise.
Extend this panel
Same draw, no second appointment.