Syphilis Antibody Cascading Reflex
Screens for syphilis using the reverse-algorithm treponemal antibody test, the first step in modern testing.
Consider this test if:
- Routine STI screening or a new sexual partner
- A recent possible exposure or a partner diagnosed with syphilis
- A painless genital sore or an unexplained rash on the palms or soles
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy, where screening is standard
- Living with HIV or another condition that warrants regular STI checks
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Reflex testing
If the treponemal antibody screen comes back positive, confirmatory follow-up testing (a nontreponemal RPR, reflexing to a titer, and a second treponemal test when results disagree) runs automatically to distinguish active infection from past exposure and to stage it. This is done at no additional cost.
Pre-test considerations
No fasting or special preparation is required, and timing during the day does not matter. Antibodies take a few weeks to develop after exposure, so testing very early after a suspected contact can miss a recent infection; retesting later may be warranted.
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What this test is for
This test detects antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis, using a treponemal immunoassay. It is the starting point of the reverse screening algorithm: a positive result reflects either an active or a previously treated infection, since treponemal antibodies usually persist for life after exposure. That is why a reactive result needs confirmation and staging with a nontreponemal test before it means active infection. Syphilis often produces subtle or intermittent signs (a painless sore, a rash on the palms and soles, or nothing at all), so antibody screening is the reliable way to catch it. It is commonly used for routine STI screening, evaluation after a possible exposure, and prenatal care.
What to expect
- 1 Book instantly
Click, book, done. Choose a convenient lab location near you. Transparent, up-front pricing.
- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your busy schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available.
- 3 Fast, dashboard-delivered results
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes them.
- 4 Expert guidance
Included with Mito membership. A clinician reviews your results and your personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsHow does pricing work?
Every test shows the member price next to the standard non-member price, so you can see what membership saves you. The member price is our cost — covering the lab and what it takes to run the service — never a profit on the test itself; Mito makes its money on the $9 membership, not on marking up your tests. Membership is $9/mo, and you still pay the lab’s order fee. Prices are itemized before you pay, with no hidden fees.
Where do I get tested?
Choose a partner lab (Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference) at checkout. If your cart spans multiple tests, we consolidate the whole order onto a single lab so you only make one visit.
Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. This test is HSA/FSA eligible, and you can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results post to your dashboard once your lab completes them, then a clinician reviews them and your full analysis and personalized action plan (with clear next steps) follow. Turnaround varies by test: specialty assays and at-home kits take longer, and each test shows its expected turnaround before you buy.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
No. Mito provides the lab order for you, so you can book and get tested without a separate doctor visit.
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