STD Testing Centers
Allendale, NJ
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Allendale, New Jersey 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 Allendale, NJ 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 Allendale, New Jersey STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 0.8 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 0.9 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 3.1 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 3.5 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 3.7 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
127 Union St, 3.7 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
401 GOFFLE RD 3.8 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
1114 GOFFLE RD 4.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 4.6 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 4.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 5.2 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
19 YAWPO AVE 5.6 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 6.1 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
193 Route 17 South 6.5 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
22-11 STATE RT 208 6.5 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
215 OLD HOOK RD 6.8 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
261 Old Hook Rd, 6.9 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 6.9 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 7.0 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 7.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 7.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 7.0 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
759 HAMBURG TPKE 7.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 7.4 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 7.4 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 7.5 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
15-01 BROADWAY 7.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
104 E ROUTE 59 7.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
222 ROUTE 59 7.8 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 7.8 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 8.5 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 9.2 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
72 HAMBURG TPKE 9.3 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
40 WASHINGTON AVE 9.5 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 9.6 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 9.9 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 10.0 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
500 UNION BLVD 10.0 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
385 Prospect Ave, 10.1 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
184 ESSEX ST 10.2 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 10.2 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
283 PIAGET AVE 10.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 10.5 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
1139 MAIN AVENUE 10.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 10.8 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
978 Route 45, Ste 202 10.9 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
151 N Main St, Unit 307 11.2 miles
New City, NY 10956
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 11.3 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
On-site only 11.3 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
140 FRANKLIN RD 11.5 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 11.7 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 11.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 11.8 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 11.8 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
718 TEANECK RD 12.0 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
150 NORTH ST 12.2 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 12.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 12.6 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
1355 BROAD ST 12.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 12.9 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
16 BROOKWOOD RD 13.0 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
1034 N BROADWAY 13.5 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 13.5 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
1 ORCHARD ST 13.6 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
800 SYLVAN AVE 13.6 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
150 FAIRFIELD RD 13.8 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
71 UNION AVE STE 103 13.8 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
34 N ROUTE 9W 14.0 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
17 Sylvan St, 14.1 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
464 Hudson Terrace, 14.1 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 14.1 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
26 DEHART AVE 14.3 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 14.3 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 14.7 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
560 NEW YORK AVE 15.1 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 15.2 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 15.2 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
557 BROAD ST 15.3 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 15.4 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
49 Claremont Avenue, 15.5 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
4876 BROADWAY 15.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 15.7 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
178 FLOYD ST 15.8 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
663 PALISADE AVE 16.1 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 16.3 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 16.4 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
109 AUDUBON AVE 16.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
160 N CENTRAL AVE 16.5 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
200 US HIGHWAY 46 16.5 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 16.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 16.8 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
83 HEWITT RD 17.0 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 17.0 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
3421 BROADWAY 17.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
12 N 7TH AVE 17.1 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 17.2 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 17.2 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 17.4 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 17.4 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 17.4 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
338 W MAIN ST 17.5 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
656 E FORDHAM RD 17.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
456 PROSPECT AVE 17.6 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 17.7 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
359 N Central Ave 17.7 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
190 BALDWIN RD 17.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 17.9 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 18.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
30 SEAVIEW DR 18.3 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 18.4 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 18.5 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 19.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 19.1 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 19.1 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
15 N BROADWAY STE D 19.1 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 19.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 19.4 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 19.5 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 19.5 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 19.5 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
601 W 51ST ST 19.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 19.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 19.7 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 19.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 19.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
522 CENTRAL AVE 19.7 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
65 E 76th St, 19.7 miles
New York, NY 10021
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 19.8 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 19.8 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
325 STATE ROUTE 10 19.9 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 19.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 20.0 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
408 W 45TH ST 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 20.0 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
330 W 42ND ST 20.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
1790 RANDALL AVE 20.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 20.3 miles
New York, NY 10022
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 20.4 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
425 PARK AVE 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 20.4 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
60 MAIN ST STE 2 C 20.4 miles
WARWICK, NY 10990
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 20.5 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 20.6 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 20.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 20.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
730 3RD AVE 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
919 2ND AVE 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
276 E Main St, 20.8 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
60 1ST ST 20.8 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 20.9 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
95 HUDSON ST 20.9 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
202 W 23RD ST 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
55 E 34TH ST 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 21.0 miles
Monroe, NY 10950
854 W SIDE AVE 21.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 21.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 21.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
891 TABOR RD 21.2 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 21.2 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
3665 E TREMONT AVE 21.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
221 CHESTNUT ST 21.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
25-15 STEINWAY ST 21.4 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
3014 37th St, 21.5 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
375 MCCARTER HWY 21.5 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 21.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 21.6 miles
New York, NY 10010
380 2ND AVE 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
1980 CROMPOND RD 21.9 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
261 Monmouth Street 21.9 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
180 BOYDEN AVE 22.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 22.2 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 22.2 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
31-00 47TH AVENUE 22.3 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D 22.3 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 22.4 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 22.6 miles
New York, NY 10013
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 22.7 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 22.7 miles
New York, NY 10013
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 22.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 22.8 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 23.0 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 23.0 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 23.0 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 23.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 23.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 23.1 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
68 NASSAU AVE 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
65 BROADWAY STE 903 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 23.3 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 23.4 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
40 08 Forley St, 23.4 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
2300 VAUXHALL RD 23.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
6311 QUEENS BLVD 23.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
4275 65TH PL 23.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 23.9 miles
MONROE, NY 10950
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 23.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 23.9 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
495 E MAIN ST 23.9 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 24.0 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 24.1 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 24.2 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 24.2 miles
Union, NJ 7083
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 24.2 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
146 Pierrepont Street, 24.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
7301 GRAND AVE 24.3 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 24.3 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
880 AVENUE C 24.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1 METROTECH CTR 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
120 Atlantic Avenue, 24.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 24.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
321 KEAR ST 24.6 miles
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
68 Graham Ave 24.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 24.6 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 24.9 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
606 DOWD AVE 24.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
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 Allendale, New Jersey 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 Allendale, New Jersey 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 Allendale, New Jersey 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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