Accuracy of my syphilis tests

[Jmally4]

I had ten seconds of unprotected vaginal intercourse with a man of unknown status and 6 or 7weeks later had protected intercourse with same man.

My testing timeline is- instant result test 11 and 4 weeks after which was negative.

A second instant test 2 weeks after that, negative.

And a week after that an official what I think was a vdrl test which also came back negative so week 13/14 but week seven from protected.

Since 7 weeks ago I was unwell with fever and sore throat which lasted 2 weeks. 5 weeks ago I broke out in a pimple like rash on chest arms and legs.

I have also started breaking out spots on my face.

What are the chances of all those test being wrong?

Thank you for your time.

[auntiejessi]

I'd say this isn't syphilis.

You tested negative 6 weeks, I think, after the protected sex. Most people will test positive by then.

I don't know what caused your illness - covid? the flu? something else? - but it is not likely to be syphilis. Have you seen your doctor?

If you are still concerned about syphilis, and need a final test to ease your mind, just get one. Put that to rest. I'd be surprised if it was positive.

[Jmally4]

Hi thanks for your reply

I've booked another one for tomorrow which will put me at 9/10 weeks after.

Yeah and would I be right in thinking that if I was showing second stage symptoms and had it I'd have definitely tested positive by now?

[auntiejessi]

Yeah, that's what I would expect. Let us know the results. :)

[Jmally4]

Hi just letting you know I had an instant test done this morning at my local clinic, it was also negative.

I can stop now right? I checked the dated and it's been ten weeks and 1 day since the protected encounter.

You were right! Thank you

[auntiejessi]

Yes, you can stop now. Happy to hear it was negative. :)

[AnnieBrooke]

What you're saying is a little confusing if what you are asking is if you took the tests in the right time frame after the sex. You said "instant result 11 and 4 weeks after," is that two tests or one test? Then you said "a second instant test 2 weeks after that,"and then you said "a week after that" a vdrl test. Are you worried about (and starting your count on the calendar for testing from) the ten seconds of unprotected exposure or from the protected sex 6 to 7 weeks later?

[Jmally4]

Hi sorry.

11 and 4 weeks after means 11 weeks after unprotected and 4 after protected.

I'm counting from both although I know I'm well out of the window period for the unprotected encounter.

[Jmally4]

Also it was one one instant test at 11 week after unprotected which was 4 weeks after the protected.