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Third Trimester Pregnancy Screening for Syphilis and HIV

This information sheet highlights syphilis and HIV screening practices for pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends prenatal testing for syphilis and HIV during a woman’s first prenatal visit and repeat testing for “high-risk” mothers during the third trimester (preferably 28-32 weeks).

Mountain Family Health Centers

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment

Mountain Family Health Centers

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment

Mountain Family Health Centers

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment

Virginia Department of Health

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Doxy PEP
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

Institute for Family Health

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Doxy PEP
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Treatment
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)

Institute for Family Health

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Doxy PEP
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Treatment
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)

Institute for Family Health

Contact organization for eligibility

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Doxy PEP
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Treatment
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)

Screening for Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement

The 2024 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation Statement reaffirms the importance of early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant individuals to prevent congenital syphilis and associated complications. The report underscores timely testing—including repeat screening in high-risk cases—as a critical measure to safeguard maternal and infant health.