P.A.C.E. CE: Syphilis testing decoded: understanding algorithms, challenges and clinical applications

Live event: May 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET

Duration: 60 minutes (1 P.A.C.E.^®* credit)

During this presentation, join Dr. Lillis, a Professor of Clinical Medicine in New Orleans and Medical Director of the CrescentCare Sexual Health Center, as this webinar dives into the challenges of syphilis, understanding the different algorithms and their clinical applications. 

At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be able to:
 

1. Describe the epidemiology and public health impact of syphilis in the U.S., including transmission and diagnostic challenges.
2. Explain the role of the clinical laboratory in syphilis diagnosis, differentiating between treponemal and non-treponemal tests, as well as molecular and point-of-care methods.
3. Summarize CDC syphilis testing recommendations, comparing traditional and reverse screening algorithms to determine the most appropriate approach based on laboratory resources and patient population.
4. Interpret syphilis laboratory findings in special populations to distinguish between treatment failure, reinfection and relapse.

Disclosures: This promotional educational activity is brought to you by  QuidelOrtho. The speakers are presenting on behalf of QuidelOrtho and must present information in accordance with applicable and/or local regulatory country requirements. QuidelOrtho is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program.