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A confidential blood test that screens for syphilis, included in our Standard and Full STI Test panels. Skip the GP, walk in, and get clear, private results.
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Rising across Australia
Syphilis is easy to miss. Testing is the only way to know.
Syphilis diagnoses have doubled in Australia over the past decade, often starting with a painless sore people miss — regular testing is the only reliable way to catch it.
5,866
Syphilis diagnoses recorded in Australia in 2024, per the Kirby Institute, roughly double the number 10 years ago.
~8 in 10
Of diagnoses are in men, though cases in women of reproductive age have quadrupled over the past decade.
Often no symptoms
Early syphilis can present as a single painless sore that heals on its own, easy to miss or mistake for something else.
How often should you actually be getting tested?
Better Health Channel recommends annual testing for sexually active adults, with more frequent testing for higher-risk groups and during pregnancy.
Annual testing reminder
Better Health Channel recommends that all sexually active adults get tested for syphilis, alongside other STIs, at least once a year.
New partner
Because early syphilis so often causes no symptoms, testing before dropping condoms with a new partner gives both people a current, informed picture.
Multiple or frequently changing partners
Gay and bisexual men, and anyone with multiple partners, are advised to test every 3 to 6 months given rising rates in these groups.
Pregnant or planning pregnancy
Cases in women of reproductive age have quadrupled over the past decade. Pregnant women are recommended to test at least 3 times during pregnancy given the risk of congenital syphilis.
Syphilis diagnoses have doubled in Australia over the past decade, and most early infections cause no obvious symptoms. Regular testing, not waiting for symptoms, is what catches it early and stops it being passed on.
Our most comprehensive sexual health assessment — multi-site STI screening including syphilis, plus HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes and liver health, all in one panel.
14 tests included
SyphilisChlamydia (Urine/Genital)Chlamydia (Throat)Gonorrhoea (Urine/Genital)Gonorrhoea (Throat)TrichomonasHIV AntigenHIV AntibodyHepatitis B Surface AntigenHepatitis B ImmunityHepatitis CHerpes HSV-1Herpes HSV-2Liver Function
Outcome-driven reasons to check for syphilis. Each one is a real, common situation, not a worst-case scenario.
It's been over a year since your last check
Annual testing is recommended for all sexually active adults. If you can't remember your last test, it's time.
Starting a new relationship
Testing before you and a new partner stop using condoms gives you both a clear, current picture, especially since early syphilis often has no symptoms.
Multiple or frequently changing partners
Gay and bisexual men, and anyone with multiple partners, are advised to test every 3 to 6 months given rising syphilis rates in these groups.
Pregnant or planning pregnancy
Pregnant women are recommended to test at least 3 times during pregnancy, given the rising risk of congenital syphilis in Australia.
Wanting a full sexual health picture, not just one infection
The Standard and Full STI Test panels check syphilis alongside chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV (and hepatitis B/C in the Full panel), in one visit.
Wanting a private, no-GP option
No appointment, no waiting room conversation, no Medicare claim. Purchase online, walk in, get your results privately.
No antibodies or genetic material were detected for any infection in this panel. This is a screening result, not a diagnosis. If you've had a potential exposure very recently, discuss retesting timing with a healthcare professional, as syphilis antibodies can take several weeks to develop.
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Common questions
Everything You Need to Know
No. MediTests provides your pathology request directly, no GP visit, no referral required. Purchase online, receive your request instantly, and walk into any of 3,300+ collection centres across Australia. No appointment needed.
Yes. You purchase your test online, there's no GP visit and no Medicare claim, and your results are delivered privately to you as a secure PDF report. Nothing appears on a Medicare or GP record.
Syphilis is tested with a blood sample that screens for antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. It's a screening test, not a diagnostic tool. Any reactive result needs confirmatory follow-up testing, which your results report will explain.
Syphilis can be easy to miss. Its first sign is often a single, painless sore that clears up on its own within a few weeks, according to Better Health Channel (Victoria), which is why many people don't realise they need to test. Left untreated, it can progress silently to later stages, so testing rather than waiting for symptoms is the reliable way to know your status.
Syphilis testing is offered as part of a broader STI panel rather than as a single test, since sexual health guidelines generally recommend checking for syphilis alongside other common STIs at the same time. MediTests offers two options: the Standard STI Test ($165) screens for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV, and the Full STI Test ($199) adds hepatitis B and C for six infections in total.
Better Health Channel recommends that sexually active adults test at least annually. Gay and bisexual men, and anyone with multiple partners, are advised to test every 3 to 6 months, and pregnant women are recommended to test at least 3 times during pregnancy given the risk of congenital syphilis.
Results are typically delivered to your inbox within 24 to 48 hours of your sample being collected, as a secure PDF report.
Walk into any of 3,300+ collection centres across Australia (Healius, Australian Clinical Labs and NutriPath). No appointment needed. Find your nearest Healius location at healius.com.au/locations.
Understanding Syphilis Testing
A complete guide to syphilis testing in Australia
An overview of how syphilis testing works, why it's rising in Australia, and what your result means. Written for Australians considering a private syphilis test.
How does syphilis testing work?
Syphilis (caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum) is tested at MediTests using a blood sample that screens for antibodies to the bacterium. It's a screening test, not a diagnostic tool. A non-reactive (negative) result means no antibodies were detected; a reactive result means confirmatory follow-up testing is needed before any conclusion can be drawn.
Syphilis is easy to miss. According to Better Health Channel (Victoria), its first sign is often a single, painless sore that appears 3 to 4 weeks after infection and heals on its own within about 4 weeks, which is why many people don't realise they need to test. Left untreated, it can progress to a highly contagious secondary stage and, years later, a serious tertiary stage.
In Australia, the Kirby Institute recorded 5,866 syphilis diagnoses in 2024, roughly double the number recorded a decade ago. Around 8 in 10 diagnoses are in men, but cases in women of reproductive age have quadrupled over the past decade, which is part of why congenital syphilis (passed from mother to baby) has also been re-emerging in Australia. Regular testing is what catches this often-symptomless infection early.
Why is syphilis tested alongside other STIs?
MediTests doesn't sell syphilis as a standalone test. Instead, it's included in two broader panels:
Standard STI Test ($165). Screens for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV in one blood and urine panel.
Full STI Test ($199). Everything in the Standard panel, plus hepatitis B and C, for six infections in total.
This reflects how sexual health testing is generally approached: because these infections share transmission routes and many risk factors overlap, checking for syphilis in isolation would miss the broader picture. Testing everything relevant in one panel and one blood draw is simpler and more cost-effective than ordering tests one at a time.
Understanding your syphilis result
A syphilis antibody test reports one of two possible results:
Result
What it means
Next step
Negative (not detected)
No syphilis antibodies detected
Negative, retest if recently exposed
Positive (detected)
Syphilis antibodies detected
Confirmatory testing required
Because early syphilis often causes only a brief, painless sore that many people never notice, a non-reactive result following a very recent potential exposure doesn't fully rule out infection, since antibodies take time to develop. Your report will explain what your result means and any recommended next steps.
Who should consider a syphilis test?
Syphilis testing is recommended for the following groups:
All sexually active adults, annually. Better Health Channel recommends at least yearly testing regardless of relationship status.
Gay and bisexual men, and anyone with multiple partners. Testing every 3 to 6 months is recommended given rising rates in these groups.
Anyone starting a new relationship. Testing before dropping condoms with a new partner gives both people a current, informed picture, especially since early syphilis often causes no symptoms.
Pregnant women or anyone planning pregnancy. At least 3 tests during pregnancy are recommended, given the rising risk of congenital syphilis in Australia.
Anyone wanting a complete sexual health check. The Standard and Full STI Test panels cover syphilis alongside the other most common STIs in one blood draw.
How the MediTests syphilis test works
Syphilis testing at MediTests is included in the Standard STI Test ($165) and Full STI Test ($199), both private, self-requested panels you can buy online without a GP referral.
The process is simple: you complete checkout online and immediately receive a pathology request to your inbox, you walk into any of the 3,300+ Healius collection centres across Australia, a blood (and for some markers, urine) sample is collected, and your results are typically delivered to your inbox within 24 to 48 hours.
The report includes your syphilis result alongside every other infection in your chosen panel, each clearly labelled, with a plain-language explanation of what your results mean. The result is yours to share with your GP or partner, or keep privately for your own records.
Get your private syphilis test today, as part of a complete STI panel. No GP referral. No appointment. Results typically in 24 to 48 hours.
Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney — Annual Surveillance Report 2025: HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs, national syphilis diagnosis data for Australia. kirby.unsw.edu.au
Better Health Channel — Victorian Government patient information on syphilis, its stages and testing recommendations. betterhealth.vic.gov.au
SA Health — South Australian Government clinical guidance on syphilis testing and treatment. sahealth.sa.gov.au
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) — Manual of Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, for Australian pathology reporting standards. rcpa.edu.au
This information is general and educational, not medical advice. This is a screening test, not a diagnostic tool; any reactive result requires confirmatory follow-up testing. Please consult your GP, sexual health clinic or a qualified healthcare professional for interpretation of your results in your individual clinical context.
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Syphilis Test
Syphilis antibody screening, included in the Standard and Full STI Test panels.
Syphilis testing screens for antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. It's a screening test, not a diagnostic tool. In Australia, the Kirby Institute recorded 5,866 syphilis diagnoses in 2024, roughly double the number a decade ago, and cases in women of reproductive age have quadrupled over that time. Regular testing, alongside chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV (and Hep B/C in the Full panel), is what catches this often-symptomless infection early.
Why this test
Part of a complete panel Syphilis tested alongside chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV (plus Hep B/C in the Full panel)
Fast results Typically delivered within 24-48 hours
Confidential No Medicare claim, no GP record, results sent privately to you
No referral, no waiting Get started online, walk in, no appointment needed
What's Tested
Syphilis (Antibody)Screens for antibodies to Treponema pallidum. Best interpreted alongside recent exposure history, since antibodies take time to develop. Included in both the Standard STI Test and Full STI Test.
Also included in your panelStandard STI Test ($165): chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV alongside syphilis. Full STI Test ($199): adds hepatitis B and C for six infections in total.
