Confidential Syphilis Test with Confirmation

What

This test screens for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that leads to sores, rashes, and lesions on your body, but may not show symptoms right away.

Who

Must be 18+ years of age to purchase

Orders not permitted in: AK, HI, AZ

How

Type of samples to be collected:
Blood (venipuncture—a needle is used to draw blood from a vein)

This test features confirmation testing; see ‘Confirmation’ section for details.

Where

Find a location near you

Schedule an appointment, then visit one of our Patient Service Centers.

About the Test

The Syphilis Test allows you to discreetly check for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that is spread from person to person during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Symptoms of syphilis may not be noticeable or look like other diseases. The Syphilis Test detects the presence of antibodies made by your immune system to fight the bacteria that causes syphilis, called Treponema pallidum. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to screen for STDs so you can stay informed about your sexual health. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum. Some people may never experience symptoms of syphilis which makes it very easy to spread from person to person. It can cause infection in the genitals, throat, and rectum and can lead to sores, rashes, and lesions on your body.

Syphilis is treatable, but usually will not go away on its own. If your test results are positive, it is important to start treatment immediately and get tested often. If syphilis is not treated, it can cause damage to the brain, eyes, heart, nerves, bones, joints, and liver.

Syphilis starts with a small, painless sore on the genitals, anus, or mouth and even after these sores heal, can last for weeks, months, or years.

Syphilis has 4 stages if left untreated:

Primary syphilis: Small, painless sores—known as chancres—appear about 3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria where they entered your body. This is usually around the genitals, anus, or mouth.

Secondary syphilis: A few weeks after the chancres heal, you may notice a red or reddish-brown rash on your body that often spreads to the palms and soles of your feet. Other symptoms can include:

Fever
Sore throat
Swollen lymph nodes
Headaches
Oral and anal sores
Muscle aches
Patchy hair loss
Weight loss

Latent syphilis: There are no symptoms at this stage. The virus can remain inactive in the body for years only to progress to tertiary syphilis.

Tertiary syphilis: This late stage can occur many years after the original infection. If syphilis is left untreated, it can affect many systems of the body, including:

Brain and nervous system
Eyes
Heart
Blood vessels
Bones and joints

The syphilis test is for anyone who is sexually active. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you can pass an STD along to another person without knowing. You must be 18 years old or older to purchase.

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

When your results are ready, we will send them to you in a clear, easy-to-read report.

You will have the option to speak with an independent physician to discuss your results.

If your results differ from expected ranges, you may receive an alert call to inform you.

If initial syphilis results are abnormal, confirmation testing is performed on the sample you have already provided, as required by standard diagnostic guidelines.

How Does it Work?

Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.

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Conveniently shop and pay online for lab tests without a doctor's visit. An independent physician will review your request and if appropriate, confirm your order and offer oversight.

Schedule and manage your appointments

Conveniently schedule your appointment online at one of our Quest Diagnostics locations. Certain tests may also offer self-testing home delivery.

Get your results online

View your results through your secure account online. And it's easy to share the result with your doctor.

Your results are available on our free, secure patient portal that you can access on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready. You can also share your results with your doctor, family, or friends.

FAQs

How do I know if I have syphilis?

It is not always possible to know whether you have syphilis because you may or may not have symptoms. In some cases, you may notice small, painless sores on the genitals, anus, or mouth. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have syphilis or any other sexually transmitted infection.

I'm pregnant. Can I pass syphilis to my baby?

It is possible to pass syphilis to your unborn child. Children born with syphilis are at risk of health problems. Pregnant people with syphilis are also at an increased risk of having a miscarriage. If you are pregnant, it is important to get tested as soon as possible.

How do I protect myself from getting syphilis?

The best way to protect yourself is to practice safe sex. Regular testing can help detect STDs early when many of them can be treated.

Syphilis Test With Confirmation

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