Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Odessa, DE
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Odessa, DE
Accredited Drug Testing in Odessa, Delaware provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Odessa, DE testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Odessa, Delaware and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Odessa, DE area are within minutes of your home or office.
Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202 3.1 miles
Middletown, DE 19709
124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204 4.0 miles
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214 10.6 miles
Newark, DE 19702
300 Biddle Ave Ste 202, 11.0 miles
Newark, DE 19702
100 S MAIN ST STE 103 11.5 miles
SMYRNA, DE 19977
106 BOW ST 13.7 miles
ELKTON, MD 21921
123 Singerly Avenue, 13.8 miles
Elkton, MD 21921
1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 14.4 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
9 CARROLL AVE 14.6 miles
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 15.3 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
525 E Basin Rd, 15.3 miles
New Castle, DE 19720
129 N DUPONT HWY 15.4 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 15.6 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 15.6 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 16.0 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
249 E Main Street, 16.1 miles
Newark, DE 19711
314 E MAIN ST STE 105 16.1 miles
NEWARK, DE 19711
A98 100 Omega Drive, 16.1 miles
Newark, DE 19713
181 N Broadway, 16.2 miles
Pennsville, NJ 8070
212 CHERRY LN 17.0 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
104 E CECIL AVE 17.8 miles
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 18.0 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 18.7 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 18.9 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 19.7 miles
Wilmington, DE 19808
914 JUSTISON ST 20.1 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 21.2 miles
Wilmington, DE 19806
283 N DUPONT HWY 21.5 miles
DOVER, DE 19901
15 S DUPONT HWY 21.9 miles
DOVER, DE 19901
202 LANTANA DR 22.0 miles
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
1250 W NORTH ST 22.1 miles
DOVER, DE 19904
640 S STATE ST 22.6 miles
DOVER, DE 19901
216 Laurel Heights Dr, 22.9 miles
Bridgeton, NJ 8302
1078 S STATE ST STE 2 23.2 miles
DOVER, DE 19901
1102 South Dupont Highway, 23.2 miles
Dover, DE 19901
1275 S STATE ST 23.2 miles
DOVER, DE 19901
2123 CONCORD PIKE 23.6 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
2722 CONCORD PIKE 24.3 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
251 LEWIS LANE, STE 304 24.5 miles
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078
1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 24.6 miles
Wilmington, DE 19803
3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 24.8 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
510 HERON DR STE 108 26.3 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
510 HERON DR STE 114 26.3 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
830 W CYPRESS ST 26.7 miles
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
200 N PHILADELPHIA BLVD STE A 27.0 miles
ABERDEEN, MD 21001
514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4 27.4 miles
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 27.4 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 27.8 miles
Kennett Square, PA 19348
1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 27.8 miles
West Grove, PA 19390
201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 28.8 miles
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 30.4 miles
Concordville, PA 19331
49 Rock Springs Rd 30.6 miles
Conowingo, MD 21918
1200 BRASS MILL RD STE C 30.9 miles
BELCAMP, MD 21017
1321 RIVERSIDE PKWY STE A-2 31.4 miles
BELCAMP, MD 21017
994 W SHERMAN AVE 32.3 miles
VINELAND, NJ 8360
1601 N 2nd St Street, Unit C-9 32.4 miles
Millville, NJ 8332
1297 W Landis Ave 32.6 miles
VINELAND, NJ 8360
601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 33.0 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
3403 S DELSEA DR 33.1 miles
VINELAND, NJ 8360
1601 N HIGH ST 33.3 miles
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
1167A W Baltimore Pike, 33.5 miles
Media, PA 19063
1202 ALDER SHOT CT 33.9 miles
ABINGDON, MD 21009
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 33.9 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
8 MORTON AVE STE 206 34.1 miles
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
213 MORTON AVE 34.2 miles
FOLSOM, PA 19033
1125 DELSEA DR N 34.3 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD 34.3 miles
COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 34.3 miles
Glassboro, NJ 8028
44 S STATE ST 34.5 miles
VINELAND, NJ 8360
410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 34.6 miles
PITMAN, NJ 8071
2120 EMMORTON PARK RD Ste E 34.7 miles
EDGEWOOD, MD 21040
1206 W SHERMAN AVE 34.9 miles
VINELAND, NJ 8361
510 E Gay Street 34.9 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
2322 NEWCOMBTOWN RD 35.2 miles
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B 35.2 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
73 CROWN POINT RD 35.3 miles
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
600 E Marshall St, 35.4 miles
West Chester, PA 19380
606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 35.5 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 35.6 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
2021A EMMORTON RD STE 122 35.6 miles
BEL AIR, MD 21015
1502 W Chester Pike, 35.6 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 35.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 36.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 36.1 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
875 MANTUA PIKE STE B 36.3 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 36.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 36.5 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2 36.5 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
90 N MacDade BLVD, 36.5 miles
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 36.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
3071 E Chestnut Ave, Suite A-3 36.9 miles
Vineland, NJ 8361
100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 36.9 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 36.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
620 W MacPhail Rd Ste 103, 36.9 miles
Bel Air, MD 21014
131 S State Rd 37.1 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
244 W LINCOLN HWY 37.1 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 37.2 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 37.3 miles
Thorndale, PA 19372
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 37.3 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
7000 Holstein Ave 37.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
99 MANOR AVE STE 2 37.8 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H 37.8 miles
Turnersville, NJ 8012
308 E Lancaster Ave, 37.9 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206 37.9 miles
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 8012
509 N BROAD ST 37.9 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 38.0 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
608 N Broad St Ste 100 38.0 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 38.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
730 N Broad St, Suite 125 38.2 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 38.3 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 38.4 miles
DARBY, PA 19023
201 REECEVILLE RD 38.5 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
950 Octorara Trail 38.5 miles
Parkesburg, PA 19365
979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 38.7 miles
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
1200 DELSEA DR 38.9 miles
WESTVILLE, NJ 8093
3574 West Chester Pike, 38.9 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE 39.4 miles
RUNNEMEDE, NJ 8078
257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 39.4 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
102 Schubert Dr 39.5 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 39.6 miles
Exton, PA 19341
2010 W Chester Pike, 39.6 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 39.8 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
975 N Dupont Hwy, 39.8 miles
Milford, DE 19963
301 JEFFERSON AVE 39.9 miles
MILFORD, DE 19963
550 S DUPONT BLVD STE B 40.2 miles
MILFORD, DE 19963
1235 Horseshoe Pike, 40.2 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 40.5 miles
CHESTER, PA 19013
309 Lancaster Avenue, 40.5 miles
Frazer, PA 19355
524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD 40.8 miles
SICKLERVILLE, NJ 8081
210 BENIGNO BLVD 40.8 miles
BELLMAWR, NJ 8031
412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106, 40.8 miles
Sicklerville, NJ 8081
625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 40.8 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 41.1 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 41.1 miles
Exton, PA 19341
3 JEFFERSON DR 41.2 miles
LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 8021
80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 41.2 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
2219 S Broad St, 41.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 41.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
2001 College Drive Suite 11 41.3 miles
Clementon, NJ 8021
15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 41.3 miles
Paoli, PA 19301
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 41.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 41.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 41.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1900 S BROAD ST 41.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 41.5 miles
PAOLI, PA 19301
104 S BROADWAY 41.5 miles
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 41.5 miles
GAP, PA 17527
5275 LINCOLN HWY 41.6 miles
GAP, PA 17527
6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 42.2 miles
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
1311 N 52ND ST 42.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 42.4 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
1 REED ST 42.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE 42.7 miles
STRATFORD, NJ 8084
2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 42.9 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 42.9 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 43.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 43.3 miles
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
230 N BROAD ST 43.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
500 B GROVE ST 43.3 miles
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
227 N. Broad St, 43.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
716 N 24TH ST 43.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 43.6 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
125 SHOREWAY DR 44.0 miles
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 44.0 miles
BERWYN, PA 19312
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 44.1 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 44.1 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 44.1 miles
Baltimore, MD 21237
6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 44.2 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 44.7 miles
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
1101 White Horse Rd, 44.9 miles
Voorhees, NJ 8043
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 45.0 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
807 Haddon Ave, 45.0 miles
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 45.2 miles
RADNOR, PA 19087
5255 MARLTON PIKE 45.5 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 45.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
525 Jamestown Street, 46.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 46.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 46.0 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 46.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 46.2 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
583 13TH ST STE 101 46.3 miles
HAMMONTON, NJ 8037
8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 46.3 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 46.4 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 46.5 miles
Baltimore, MD 21222
107 Town Center Road 46.5 miles
King of Prussia, PA 19406
800 HADDONFIELD RD 46.5 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 46.7 miles
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
55 E ROUTE 70 46.7 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 46.7 miles
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 46.8 miles
CHESTER, MD 21619
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 46.8 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 46.8 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 46.9 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 46.9 miles
DUNDALK, MD 21222
450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 47.0 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 47.0 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
777 White Horse Pike Ste D3, 47.1 miles
Hammonton, NJ 8037
3356 Aramingo Ave 47.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 47.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 47.3 miles
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 47.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
2322 ROUTE 38 48.0 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 48.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
1833 PORTAL ST 48.5 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
4501 Castor Ave, 48.7 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
ONSITE ONLY 48.8 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 48.8 miles
TOWSON, MD 21286
60 W MAIN ST, 48.8 miles
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 48.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
45 S PINE ST 48.9 miles
ELVERSON, PA 19520
5 CHESTER PLZ 49.0 miles
CHESTER, MD 21619
16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 49.0 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
1437 Dekalb St, 49.1 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 49.2 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
2521 W MAIN ST 49.2 miles
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 49.2 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
5675 N Front St, Store 260 49.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 49.4 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 49.4 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
435 S KINZER AVE 49.5 miles
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 49.5 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 49.5 miles
Marlton, NJ 8053
2720 SW 97 AVE STES 204 & 205 49.6 miles
MIAMI, FL 33165
858 S WHITE HORSE PIKE STE B-2 49.6 miles
HAMMONTON, NJ 8037
14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix 49.7 miles
Phoenix, MD 21131
407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 49.7 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 50.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Odessa, DE Include:
- Lipid/Cholesterol Test
- STD Testing
- Diabetes Testing
- Thyroid Testing
- Hemoglobin A1C Testing
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
- Hepatitis Testing
- Basic Metabolic Testing
- Liver Function Testing
- Hormone Testing
** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.
The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Odessa, Delaware is fast and easy!
Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.
Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.
Blood Testing Odessa, Delaware
A blood test performed in Odessa, DE is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.
A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.
Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.
For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.
Laboratory Testing In Odessa, Delaware
Our laboratory testing locations in Odessa, DE provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.
Common Lab Tests Performed at our Odessa, Delaware Testing Facilities Include:
- Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
- Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
- Basic Metabolic Panel.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
- Lipid Panel.
- Liver Panel.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.
STD Testing Odessa, Delaware
Our local Odessa, Delaware STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.
STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Laboratory Blood Testing: An Essential Overview
Laboratory blood testing is a fundamental tool in medical diagnostics, offering critical insights into the physiological and pathological conditions of the body. These tests are commonly used to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor medical treatments. This overview highlights the importance, common types of blood tests, and what individuals can expect during the testing process.
Importance of Blood Testing
Blood tests are vital for early detection and management of diseases. They help in assessing the functioning of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and are essential in diagnosing conditions like diabetes, anemia, and heart disease. Regular blood testing can aid in the early detection of health issues, allowing for timely intervention.
Common Types of Blood Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as anemia and infections.
- Blood Chemistry Panels: Includes tests such as liver panels, kidney panels, and electrolyte testing which assess the functionality of these organs and electrolyte balance.
- Lipid Panel: Used to determine the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, important for assessing heart disease risk.
- Blood Glucose Tests: Measures blood sugar levels to manage and diagnose diabetes.
- Coagulation Panel: Assesses blood clotting ability and can help diagnose clotting disorders or monitor blood thinning medications.
What to Expect During a Blood Test
- Preparation: Some tests require fasting or other specific conditions before sample collection. It's important to follow all preparatory instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
- Collection Process: A healthcare professional will draw blood, usually from a vein in the arm, using a small needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort.
- Results: The time to receive test results can vary depending on the type of test. Results are typically available within a few days and will be discussed with the healthcare provider to interpret what they mean for the individual’s health.
Benefits of Regular Blood Testing
Regular blood testing provides numerous benefits:
- Health Monitoring: Helps track health changes over time, providing insights into how lifestyle, diet, and age affect body functions.
- Disease Management: Essential for managing chronic conditions, allowing adjustments in treatment plans based on test results.
- Preventive Care: Identifies risk factors early, enabling preventive measures to be taken before the onset of more serious conditions.
Laboratory blood testing is a key component in healthcare management, playing a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Understanding the types and purposes of various blood tests can help individuals actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
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Local Area Info: ODESSA
The ODESSA is an American codename (from the German: Organisation der ehemaligen SS-Angehörigen, meaning: Organization of Former SS Members) coined in 1946 for a possible Nazi underground escape plan at the end of World War II by a group of SS officers with the aim of facilitating secret escape routes. The idea has been widely circulated in fictional spy novels and movies, notably Frederick Forsyth's best-selling 1972 thriller The Odessa File. The routes are also called ratlines. The goal was to allow the SS members to escape to Argentina, Brazil, or the Middle East under false passports. This goal was in fact achieved by 300 Nazis with support from Juan Perón after he came to power in Argentina in 1946.
Though an unknown number of wanted Nazis and war criminals did in fact escape Europe, the existence of an organisation called ODESSA is rejected by most experts. However it is widely accepted that there were escape organisations for Nazis. Uki Goñi maintains that archival evidence paints a picture that "does not even include an organization actually named Odessa, but it is sinister nonetheless, and weighted in favour of an actual organized escape network." Guy Walters, in his 2009 book Hunting Evil, stated he was unable to find any evidence of the existence of the ODESSA network as such, although numerous other organisations such as Konsul, Scharnhorst, Sechsgestirn, Leibwache, and Lustige Brüder have been named, including Die Spinne ("The Spider") run in part by Hitler's commando chief Otto Skorzeny. Historian Daniel Stahl in his 2011 essay stated that the consensus among historians is that an organisation called ODESSA did not actually exist. Uki Goñi's book "The Real Odessa" describes the role of Juan Peron in providing cover for Nazi war criminals with cooperation from the Vatican, the Argentinean government and the Swiss authorities through a secret office set up by Peron's agents in Bern. Heinrich Himmler's secret service had prepared an escape route in Madrid in 1944, in 1946, this operation moved to the Presidential palace in Buenos Aires, Goñi states that the operation stretched from Scandinavia to Italy, aiding war criminals and bringing in gold that the Croatian treasury had stolen.
The codeword "Odessa" – as used by the Allies – appeared for the first time in a memo dated July 3, 1946, by the American Counterintelligence Corps (CIC) whose principal role was to screen displaced persons for possible suspects. The CIC discovered that the word "ODESSA" was used at the KZ Bensheim-Auerbach internment camp for SS prisoners who used this watchword in their secret attempts to gain special privileges from the Red Cross, wrote historian Guy Walters. Neither the Americans nor the British were able to verify the claims extending any further than that.