Description
The Chembio DPP HIV-Syphilis Assay returns two screening results from a single sample, detecting antibodies to HIV 1/2 and to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. It is FDA cleared and CLIA waived, and results are ready in 15 minutes. Because the cassette is not read by eye, results come from the DPP Micro Reader, which removes reader-to-reader variation from dual testing sessions.
- Two results, one sample – HIV 1/2 and syphilis antibody detection run together on a single cassette
- Objective reader results – The DPP Micro Reader interprets the cassette, so faint lines are not left to individual judgment
- Results in 15 minutes – Dual screening fits inside a single patient visit or outreach session
- Room temperature storage – Kits store at 2 to 25 degrees Celsius with a 24 month shelf life
About This Dual HIV and Syphilis Test
This dual assay is catalogued by Chembio Diagnostic Systems for programs that screen for HIV and syphilis together, a pairing that public health guidance increasingly treats as one workflow. One fingerstick whole blood sample feeds both test lines, and the manufacturer publishes sensitivity of 99.4 percent and specificity of 99.6 percent for HIV alongside 94.7 percent sensitivity and 95.5 percent specificity for Treponema pallidum on that specimen type. The standard kit holds 20 tests, and two promotional pack configurations scale the same cassette to 400 or 700 tests for high-volume campaigns. Billing follows the paired CPT codes 86703 and 86780 that the manufacturer lists for the assay. Every configuration requires the DPP Micro Reader for interpretation, and the reader is sold separately on its own listing.
Features and Benefits
Dual Detection
- HIV 1/2 antibodies – Screens for antibodies to both HIV types on the first test line
- Treponema pallidum antibodies – Screens for syphilis antibodies on the second test line from the same sample
- One collection event – A single fingerstick supplies both results, which keeps outreach sessions moving
Objective Reading
- Micro Reader required – The cassette has no visual read, and the reader returns the interpreted result
- Consistent interpretation – Instrument reading removes the variation that comes from different staff reading faint lines
- 15 minute turnaround – Collection, run and read complete inside a standard appointment slot
Product Specifications
Assay Details
- Product: DPP HIV-Syphilis Assay, dual antibody test
- Analytes: Antibodies to HIV 1/2 and Treponema pallidum
- Result Time: 15 minutes
- Reading Method: DPP Micro Reader required, no visual interpretation
- Storage: 2 to 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf Life: 24 months
- Regulatory: FDA cleared, CLIA waived
- CPT Codes: 86703 and 86780
Packaging
- Package Options: Kit of 20 tests, promo pack of 400 tests, promo pack of 700 tests
- Manufacturer Part Numbers: 65-9502-0, 100-0102-1, 100-0102-2
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Why Choose This Dual HIV and Syphilis Test
Running HIV and syphilis screening as separate tests doubles collection time and doubles the chances a client leaves before the second result. This platform pairs the two on one cassette with instrument-read results, and the promo pack configurations keep the same cassette in service when a campaign scales up. Programs keep one protocol, one reader and one supply line for both screenings.
- One visit, both answers – Clients receive HIV and syphilis screening results in the same 15 minute session
- Defensible results – Instrument interpretation gives programs a consistent read they can document
- Scales without revalidation – Promo packs multiply test volume on the identical cassette and protocol
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this assay detect?
It detects antibodies to HIV 1 and HIV 2 and antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the syphilis bacterium, from one sample. Two test lines on the cassette report the two screenings separately.
Why is a reader required?
The manufacturer designed this cassette for instrument interpretation only, with no visual read. The DPP Micro Reader reads the cassette and returns the result, and it is sold separately.
How long do results take?
Results are ready in 15 minutes from the run. Kits store at 2 to 25 degrees Celsius and carry a 24 month shelf life.
What is the difference between the package options?
The standard kit holds 20 tests under part number 65-9502-0. The promo packs hold 400 tests as 20 kits of 20, or 700 tests as 20 kits of 35, for high-volume screening programs.
Is the test CLIA waived?
Yes. The manufacturer lists the assay as FDA cleared and CLIA waived for professional point of care use.
Who typically uses this test?
Public health departments, sexual health clinics and community screening programs use it where HIV and syphilis screening are offered together. The paired CPT codes are 86703 and 86780.
