STD Testing Centers
Acton, MA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Acton, Massachusetts testing centers 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 at our Acton, MA locations may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel screening which includes several STD tests. Same day service is available, and we have multiple Acton, Massachusetts STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
7 DEANE ST 3.6 miles
MAYNARD, MA 1754
39 Village Square, 8.9 miles
Chelmsford, MA 1824
5 WINTER ST 9.4 miles
HUDSON, MA 1749
200 GROTON RD 9.5 miles
AYER, MA 1432
510 BOSTON RD 9.8 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 9.9 miles
Billerica, MA 1862
58 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
35 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 10.4 miles
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
48 HAMILTON AVE 10.6 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
7 FRANCINE RD 10.8 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
157 UNION ST 10.9 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
157 UNION ST 10.9 miles
MARLBORO, MA 1752
90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 11.1 miles
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
1030 MAIN ST 11.9 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2451
9 HOPE AVE 12.3 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 12.3 miles
Waltham, MA 2453
70 HOPE AVE APT 409 12.4 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
42 BOSTON POST RD W 12.6 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
700 Rogers Street, 12.7 miles
Lowell, MA 1854
345 MAIN ST 12.8 miles
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
1 HOSPITAL DR 13.0 miles
LOWELL, MA 1852
50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.0 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
28 Newton St 13.1 miles
Southboro, MA 1772
190 N MAIN ST 13.3 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 14.0 miles
Framingham, MA 1702
1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.1 miles
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
POH on-site only 14.2 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
Onsite Only 14.2 miles
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 14.5 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
41 CARLETON RD 15.0 miles
BELMONT, MA 2478
66B CONCORD ST 15.1 miles
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 15.7 miles
NASHUA, NH 3060
725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 15.7 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 15.7 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 15.7 miles
Woburn, MA 1801
435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 16.0 miles
Leominster, MA 1453
376 Arsenal Street 16.1 miles
Watertown, MA 2472
1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 16.2 miles
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
601 Concord Ave 16.3 miles
Cambridge, MA 2138
424 CENTRAL ST 16.5 miles
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
922 HIGHLAND AVE 16.7 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
37 MANNING ST 16.9 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
16 Main Street 16.9 miles
Stoneham, MA 2180
92 HIGH ST 16.9 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 17.0 miles
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.1 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.1 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
20 S BORDER RD 17.2 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
60 HOSPITAL RD 17.2 miles
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
148 CHESTNUT ST 17.5 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
52 BOW ST 17.5 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
12 EVERETT ST 17.6 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 17.7 miles
BEVERLY, MA 1915
124 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
114 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
P.O. Box 546 17.8 miles
Andover, MA 1810
16 WESTWOOD RD 18.0 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
10 CAMBRIA ST 18.1 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 18.1 miles
Northborough, MA 1532
17 MAIN ST APT 2A 18.3 miles
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.4 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 18.5 miles
NASHUA, NH 3060
358 HARVARD ST 18.5 miles
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 18.5 miles
NASHUA, NH 3062
1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.6 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
300 Main St, 18.6 miles
Nashua, NH 3060
On-site only 18.6 miles
Wakefield, MA 1880
1285 Beacon St 18.8 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
219 CENTRE ST 18.8 miles
MALDEN, MA 2148
Onsite Only #1 18.8 miles
Cambridge, MA 2139
101 STATION LNDG 18.8 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
1 Branch St, 18.9 miles
Methuen, MA 1844
1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 18.9 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.0 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 19.1 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
8 AUBURN ST 19.5 miles
NASHUA, NH 3064
319 Longwood Ave, 19.6 miles
Boston, MA 2115
125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.8 miles
BOSTON, MA 2120
14A BROAD ST 19.8 miles
NASHUA, NH 3064
1996 CENTRE ST 19.8 miles
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
138 Haverhill St, 20.0 miles
Andover, MA 1810
98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 20.4 miles
BOSTON, MA 2114
850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 21.0 miles
BOSTON, MA 2118
200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 21.1 miles
DEDHAM, MA 2026
370 PROVIDENCE HWY 21.1 miles
DEDHAM, MA 2026
101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.1 miles
BOSTON, MA 2110
1 GENERAL ST 21.2 miles
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
371 BROADWAY 21.2 miles
SAUGUS, MA 1906
60 EAST ST STE 1400 21.3 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
630 PLANTATION ST 21.4 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1605
200 SUTTON ST STE 135 21.7 miles
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 21.9 miles
Salem, NH 3079
1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.0 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
31 STILES RD STE 1300 22.0 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
500 Lincoln Street 22.0 miles
Worcester, MA 1605
25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 22.2 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
352 BELMONT ST 22.4 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1604
490 SHREWSBURY ST 22.6 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1604
81B MAIN ST 22.8 miles
MEDWAY, MA 2053
159 N BROADWAY 23.1 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.2 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
271 WESTERN AVE STE102 23.4 miles
LYNN, MA 1904
2100 DORCHESTER AVE 23.5 miles
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 23.8 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 23.8 miles
PEABODY, MA 1960
411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 23.8 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 23.9 miles
Worcester, MA 1608
49 RANGE RD STE 101 24.0 miles
WINDHAM, NH 3087
141 MASSASOIT RD 24.0 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1604
289 Main St, 24.0 miles
Salem, NH 3079
199 REEDSDALE RD 24.2 miles
MILTON, MA 2186
415 MAIN ST 24.2 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1608
92 HIGHLAND ST 24.3 miles
MILTON, MA 2186
52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.4 miles
WINTHROP, MA 2152
101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 24.5 miles
NORWOOD, MA 2062
115 WATER ST 2ND FL 24.5 miles
MILFORD, MA 1757
9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 24.6 miles
WINTHROP, MA 2152
38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 24.8 miles
NORWOOD, MA 2062
255 PARK AVE STE 400 24.9 miles
WORCESTER, MA 1609
335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.9 miles
Norwood, MA 2062
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
** 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 Acton, Massachusetts 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 and payment information (self-pay).
When completed you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing location in the Acton, Massachusetts area. Same day service is available and your registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our nationally 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.
STD Definitions/Descriptions
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. You will find the most common types of STD and STI testing below.
HIV - HIV is a sexually transmitted disease (that can be spread outside of sexual contact) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is the virus that causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.
Herpes 1 and 2 - Herpes is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus affects the external genital, anal region, mucosal surfaces and skin in other parts of the body. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 9 herpes type 1, or oral herpes) and HSV-2 (herpes type 2, or genital herpes).
Gonorrhea - Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat for both men and women. If untreated it can cause serious health issues, however, if it is caught in time it can be cured with the right medicine.
Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that may not show symptoms. However, those that do show symptoms may experience genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis. If left untreated it can cause damaging effects to the woman's reproductive system.
Syphilis - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that develops in different stages. The first stage involves a painless sore on the genitals, rectum or mouth. After that initial sore heals, the second stage is a rash. Then, there are no symptoms until years later which is the final stage - damaged brain, nerves, eyes and/or heart.
Many STDs can be easily cured with medication, so you can just finish your treatment and get on with your life. And even though some STDs can't be cured, there are lots of ways to treat your symptoms and prevent you from giving your STD to anyone you have sex with.
People with STDs can be in relationships, have sex, and live totally normal lives. Most people get an STD at least once, and millions are living with STDs now. Having an STD is nothing to feel ashamed of, and it doesn't mean you're "dirty" or a bad person , it just means you're a pretty normal human who got an infection. The reality is that STDs can happen to anybody who's ever been sexual with someone, which is almost everybody on earth. And a few STDs can be spread in non-sexual ways, too.
Accredited Drug Testing can schedule your STD test at an Acton, Massachusetts testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!
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
Overview of STD Testing
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing is a critical component of healthcare, essential for detecting and managing infections transmitted through sexual contact. STD testing is recommended for anyone who is sexually active, as early detection and treatment can prevent serious health consequences and limit the spread of infections to others.
Importance of STD Testing
Regular STD testing is vital because many infections often do not show symptoms immediately, or symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Untreated STDs can lead to severe health issues, including infertility, complications during pregnancy, and increased risk of acquiring other STDs, including HIV.
Common Types of STD Tests
- HIV Testing: Performed through blood or saliva samples to detect the presence of HIV antibodies or antigens.
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: These bacterial infections are typically tested via urine tests or swabs of the genital area.
- Syphilis: Diagnosed through blood testing, which can detect antibodies produced in response to the infection.
- Herpes: Although no cure exists, testing for herpes involves blood tests or swabs from an active outbreak.
- Hepatitis B and C: Blood tests are used to diagnose these viral infections, which affect the liver.
When to Get Tested
- After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
- If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
- Regular Screenings: Annual or more frequent STD testing may be recommended for active individuals, especially if they have multiple partners.
What to Expect During STD Testing
The testing process is straightforward, involving a physical examination, the collection of samples (blood, urine, swabs), and sometimes a visual inspection of affected areas. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of STD testing, ensuring privacy and discretion in handling patient information and test results.
Benefits of STD Testing
- Early Detection and Treatment: Allows for timely treatment that can effectively manage symptoms and prevent transmission to others.
- Peace of Mind: Provides reassurance and helps maintain your health and the health of your partners.
- Prevention of Complications: Reduces the risk of the long-term health issues associated with untreated STDs.
Understanding the importance of STD testing and participating in regular screenings can significantly impact personal health and public health outcomes. It is an essential step in responsible sexual health management.
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Local Area Info: Acton, Massachusetts
Acton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, approximately twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles (16 km) southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,929 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Westford and Littleton to the north, Concord and Carlisle to the east, Stow, Maynard, and Sudbury to the south and Boxborough to the west. Acton became an incorporated town in 1735. The town employs the Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Manager and an elected, five-member Board of Selectmen. Acton was named the 11th Best Place To Live among small towns in the country by Money Magazine in 2015, and the 16th best in 2009 and in 2011. The local high school, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Acton-Boxborough #3 among open enrollment high schools and #7 overall for STEM education in the United States.
Acton is located at 42°29?N 71°27?W? / ?42.483°N 71.450°W? / 42.483; -71.450. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km2), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.53 percent, is water. Almost all of Acton is forested, except for where it has been cleared for residential or agricultural use. Some forested areas have been put aside for special use by corporations.
The current geography of Acton was created when the last wave of glaciers retreated approximately ten thousand years ago. Acton has nine drumlins — hills which are composed of glacial till. In addition, Wills Hole and Grassy Pond are kettle ponds which were formed in depressions in the till formed by large blocks of ice.