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RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma Reagin in California

RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma Reagin can be ordered without a referral from your own doctor, and this guide covers what to expect. The RPR test is a blood test used to screen for syphilis, a bacterial infection that can be cured with treatment. It looks for antibodies your body may make in response to the infection.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in California

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma Reagin in CA. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
In most cases, no special preparation is needed before an RPR test. However, always follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab or your clinician.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

The rapid plasma reagin test is a screening tool that detects antibodies released during syphilis infection. It is often used alongside other tests to help confirm a diagnosis. Because it can sometimes react to conditions other than syphilis, results are interpreted with your health history.

What it measures

  • Reagin antibodies — Antibodies that may be produced during syphilis infection or other conditions
  • RPR titer — A number that indicates the amount of reagin antibodies present, if reactive
  • Reactive or non-reactive result — A qualitative interpretation of whether antibodies were detected

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order an RPR test if you have symptoms that could suggest syphilis or if you have been exposed to the infection. It is also used as a routine screening test for people at higher risk or during pregnancy.

Preparation

In most cases, no special preparation is needed before an RPR test. However, always follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab or your clinician.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported as reactive or non-reactive, sometimes with a titer value that shows the level of antibodies. Reference ranges and reporting methods can vary between laboratories, so your clinician will interpret the results in the context of your health.

Before you go

  • Whether any special preparation is needed before your blood draw
  • How and when you will receive your test results
  • Whether additional tests might be ordered based on your results

Cities

RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma Reagin in California communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Los Angeles12,121,244RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSan Francisco3,290,197RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSan Diego3,084,174RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginRiverside2,022,285RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSacramento1,924,167RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSan Jose1,729,879RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginFresno719,558RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginConcord640,270RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginBakersfield590,845RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginMission Viejo588,540RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginMurrieta509,526RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginLong Beach466,565RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginOakland437,548RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginStockton406,822RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginVictorville389,060RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginModesto382,994RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginLancaster381,732RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginOxnard366,330RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginIndio361,831RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginAnaheim348,204RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginAntioch322,796RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Rosa314,196RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Ana313,818RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginIrvine297,868RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Clarita275,230RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginChula Vista274,818RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginVisalia249,804RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginFremont231,502RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSan Bernardino220,821RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginThousand Oaks211,045RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginMoreno Valley208,371RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginFontana208,087RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSalinas199,290RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginHuntington Beach198,735RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Barbara198,240RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginGlendale196,512RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginHemet191,170RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginVallejo181,882RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginElk Grove175,510RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginOntario175,223RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginOceanside174,461RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginRancho Cucamonga173,946RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginGarden Grove172,708RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginPalmdale167,987RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Cruz165,933RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginHayward162,254RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginCorona157,844RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginMerced157,617RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSunnyvale155,550RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginPomona151,592RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginEscondido151,443RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginTorrance147,156RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginRoseville145,687RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginFairfield145,163RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginFullerton142,964RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Maria142,230RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginOrange139,195RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginPasadena138,771RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginYuba City129,536RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma ReaginSanta Clara127,922RPR Test (Syphilis) – Rapid Plasma Reagin