A syphilis blood test in Mesa, AZ is an RPR screening test that checks for antibodies your body makes in response to syphilis, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection.
What To Expect
No fasting or special prep.
Walk In
Quick Blood Draw
Results in 24-48 Hours
Where to Get a Syphilis Test in Mesa
Right here at Quick Test, on East University Drive at Power Road in Baywood Square.
Walk in or book online, with no doctor's order or insurance needed. One quick blood draw, and your results post to your secure patient portal in 24 to 48 hours.
Serving: Mesa · Gilbert · Queen Creek · Apache Junction · San Tan Valley · Chandler · Tempe
Why Mesa Chooses Quick Test Health Services
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No appointment, insurance, or doctor's order
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Transparent pricing, so you know the total before you pay
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Your lab visit is about 15 minutes
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Results in your secure patient portal
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HSA and FSA accepted
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Reactive results automatically confirmed, with no second visit
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Tested positive? Ask about treatment options
Why Syphilis Testing Matters in Arizona
Syphilis has been rising across the country, and Arizona has been hit harder than most.
According to the CDC, Arizona is among the top 10 states for syphilis and has the 4th-highest rate of syphilis passed from mother to baby. Many people with syphilis have no idea they have it, so testing is the only way to know.
What Are the Symptoms of Syphilis?
Syphilis is often called "the great imitator" because its symptoms look like so many other conditions, and many people have no symptoms at all.
It moves through stages:
First stage: a small, firm, painless sore where the infection entered, usually about 3 weeks after exposure
(anywhere from 10 days to 3 months). Because it doesn't hurt, many people never notice it, and it heals on its own even though the infection is still there.
Second stage: weeks later, a rash, often on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, sometimes with fever, swollen glands, sore throat, or hair loss. This also fades without treatment.
Hidden stage: no symptoms at all, sometimes for years.
Late stage: left untreated, syphilis can damage the heart, brain, nerves, and eyes.
Who Should Get a Syphilis Test?
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Anyone with a new partner or more than one partner
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Anyone who notices a painless sore or an unexplained rash
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Anyone whose partner tested positive for syphilis
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Anyone who is pregnant. According to the CDC, all pregnant women should be tested for syphilis
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Men who have sex with men, who are advised to test at least once a year
Want more than syphilis covered? The Basic STD Panel ($125) adds HIV and herpes to the same blood draw.
How Accurate Is a Syphilis Test?
The RPR is the standard first screening test for syphilis, but a reactive RPR on its own isn't enough to diagnose it.
That's why every reactive RPR is automatically followed by two more tests on the same blood sample: an RPR titer, which measures how strong the reaction is, and a treponemal antibody test, which confirms whether the antibodies are specific to syphilis. There's no second visit and nothing extra for you to schedule.
Why confirmation matters: an RPR can sometimes read reactive for reasons other than syphilis, including pregnancy, some autoimmune conditions like lupus, certain infections, and recent vaccinations. Confirmation testing keeps a false positive from becoming your final answer.
Can a negative result be wrong? Sometimes. An RPR can miss syphilis that's very early (before antibodies build up) or very late. If you have symptoms or a recent exposure, test again in a few weeks, or talk to your provider.
Had syphilis before? Tell us at check-in. Some syphilis antibodies stay in your blood for life, even after successful treatment.
Tested Positive? Treatment Is One Step Away.
A positive result doesn't have to mean a separate appointment or weeks of waiting.
If you choose, our medical provider can review your results and discuss treatment options. Syphilis is treatable when caught early—treatment, if appropriate, is coordinated through our location. Your privacy stays with you from the blood draw through follow-up.
Ask us about treatment options at your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a syphilis test cost? $45, including automatic confirmation if the first result is reactive. The price you see is the price you pay.
Does an RPR Test Check for Herpes? No. An RPR test only checks for syphilis. Herpes needs its own antibody test for types 1 and 2. If you want both, the Basic STD Panel covers syphilis, herpes 1 and 2, and HIV in one blood draw.
How soon after exposure can syphilis be detected? Syphilis is usually detectable about three to six weeks after exposure, once your body has produced enough antibodies for the RPR test to pick up. If you test earlier than that, a negative result may not be conclusive, so we may recommend retesting a few weeks later to be sure.