Penile Ulcer: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests.

  • Urine status/ midstream urine (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing of suitable antibiotics for sensitivity/resistance).
  • Urethral swab (urethral swab) – if urethritis (urethritis) is suspected.
  • Syphilis serology

Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification.

  • Small blood count
  • Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
  • Infectious serology
  • Epicutaneous test (synonyms: patch test, patch test) – for suspected fixed drug exanthema.
  • Biopsy