Introduction Study of Dual HIV & Syphilis Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Antenatal Clinics in Colombia
Syphilis, HIV
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Syphilis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women attending first ANC visit at the study sites, or women not previously tested in this pregnancy
- Women aged 14 years old or above
- Any woman who has tested positive for HIV and/or syphilis in the past (will be permitted to enrol)
- Women providing a written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who have already been enrolled in this study
- Women < 14 years of age
- Women unable to provide informed consent
Sites / Locations
- Hospital Carlos Holmes Trujillo
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Single HIV RDT and single syphilis RDT
Dual HIV/syphilis RDT
It is a diagnostic intervention, at the cluster level This arm includes a single (separate) rapid test for HIV and Syphilis. In this case pregnant women enrolled are sampled with two drops of blood (one for each cassette). Positive patients for syphilis are treated immediately and reactive patients for HIV continue with their diagnostic algorithm, in any case patients receive appropriate counseling
It is a diagnostic intervention, at the cluster level. This arm includes a dual rapid test for HIV and syphilis, which means that in the same cassette will be available the information about the results for both conditions. In this case pregnant women enrolled are sampled with one drop for the cassette, which is enough to get both of the results. Positive patients for syphilis are treated immediately and reactive patients for HIV continue with their diagnostic algorithm, in any case patients receive appropriate counseling