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Syphilis Health Check

The Diagnostics Direct Syphilis Health Check is a rapid test for the detection of Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies with 98% sensitivity.

  • CLIA-waived for fingerstick sample testing.
  • The SACT program provides certification for fingerstick operation of Diagnostics Direct Syphilis Health Check.
  • Requirements for new HIV test counselors with no prior certifications:
    • SACT-O Unit 1 (Online)
    • SACT-O Unit 2 (Online) – Prerequisite: SACT-O Unit 1
    • SACT-O Unit 3 (Online) – Prerequisite: SACT-O Units 1, 2
    • SACT-O Unit 4 (Online) – Prerequisite: SACT-O Units 1, 2
    • SACT-P Core (In-Person) – Prerequisite: Completion with 100% score in SACT-O Unit 1 and Unit 2
    • SACT-P Syphilis (In-Person) – Prerequisite : Completion of SACT-P Core
  • Requirements for HIV test counselors who have prior certifications in OraQuick HIV/HCV
    • SACT-O Unit 1A Fingerstick and Oral Swab (Online)
    • SACT-O Unit 4 (Online)
    • SACT-P Syphilis (In-Person) – Prerequisite: Completion with 100% score in SACT-O Unit 1A and 4
  • Requirements for HIV test counselors who have prior certifications in Determine and/or INSTI:
    • SACT-O Unit 4 (Online)
    • SACT-P Syphilis (In-Person) – Prerequisite: Completion with 100% score in SACT-O Unit 4
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