Point of Care Tests for Syphilis and HIV

This study will evaluate the performance of two point-of-care dual syphilis and HIV tests \[Multiplo TP/HIV test (MedMira Inc, Halifax, Nova Scotia) and the INSTI Multiplex HIV-1/HIV-2/Syphilis Antibody Test (bioLytical Laboratories Inc., Richmond, BC)\]. In addition to standard syphilis and HIV testing, point-of care testing (POCT) will be performed on 1,500 consecutive participants who are being screened for syphilis and HIV and who are at least 16 years old. POCT will be conducted using a fingerprick whole blood specimen. The study will be conducted at multiple sites in Northern Alberta (Canada), a region which is currently experiencing a resurgence of infectious syphilis.