STD Testing Centers
Alton, MO
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Alton, Missouri 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 Alton, MO 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 Alton, Missouri STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
237b E Center Dr, 4.9 miles
Alton, IL 62002
10716 New Halls Ferry Rd, 6.0 miles
Florissant, MO 63033
2880 NETHERTON, STE 101 6.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
325 MADISON AVE 7.1 miles
WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
108B NORTHPORT DR ALTON MED, CTR. LOWER LEVEL 7.3 miles
ALTON, IL 62002
900 S CENTRAL AVE 7.9 miles
ROXANNA, IL 62084
3316 W CHAIN OF ROCKS RD STE 1 8.9 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
463 LYNN HAVEN LN 9.3 miles
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
119 CHURCH ST STE 223 9.4 miles
FERGUSON, MO 63135
State Highway 76 & State Highway Lower Level Claybough Plaza Ma 9.4 miles
Branson West, MO 65737
637 DUNN RD STE 155 9.6 miles
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
637 DUNN RD STE 100 9.8 miles
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
637 Dunn Rd Ste 135 9.8 miles
Hazelwood, MO 63042
7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD #STE 250-60 CARGO BAY BLDG 10.3 miles
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
4700 NAMEOKI RD 10.3 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
8340 N BROADWAY 10.5 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
3701 NAMEOKI RD STE E 10.9 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
2100 MADISON AVE 12.1 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
2044 MADISON AVE Ste G-4 12.1 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
2044 MADISON AVE STE G1 12.1 miles
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
3440 DePaul Lane Ste. 208, 13.7 miles
Bridgeton, MO 63044
3446 MCKELVEY RD 13.8 miles
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
102 ROTTINGHAM, STE 2 14.2 miles
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
1181 S STATE ROUTE 157 14.2 miles
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
50 MONROE ST 15.0 miles
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
40 N Kingshighway, 15.6 miles
Saint Louis, MO 63108
83 PROGRESS PKWY 16.1 miles
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043
3100 Market St 16.2 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
1720 OLIVE ST 16.2 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
400 N TUCKER BLVD 16.3 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
225 S MERAMEC AVE STE 305 16.3 miles
CLAYTON, MO 63105
400 FOUNTAIN LAKES BLVD 16.3 miles
ST CHARLES, MO 63301
916 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 2 16.4 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
2621 RAYMOND DR 16.6 miles
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
642 Clayton Rd. 16.7 miles
Saint Louis, MO 63117
5000 MANCHESTER AVE 16.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
1868 CRAIGSHIRE RD 16.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
2023 VADALEBENE DR, SUITE 150 17.1 miles
MARYVILLE, IL 62062
2136 Vadalabene Dr Ste A, 17.2 miles
Maryville, IL 62062
6542 MANCHESTER AVE 17.5 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
1794 ZUMBEHL RD 17.5 miles
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
2331 HAMPTON AVE 17.6 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
2348 HAMPTON AVE 17.6 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
11550 OLIVE BLVD 17.7 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
2321 MCCAUSLAND AVE STE B 17.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
11501 PAGE SERVICE DR 17.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
747 N NEW BALLAS ROAD 18.0 miles
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
11700 STUDT AVE 18.0 miles
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
400 MAPLE SUMMIT RD 18.2 miles
JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052
2101 COLLIER CORPORATE PKWY 18.2 miles
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR STE 200 18.7 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
9556 MANCHESTER RD 19.3 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
5031 N Illinois 19.3 miles
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
615 S NEW BALLAS RD 19.4 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
6555 CHIPPEWA ST STE 100 19.4 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
4101 Mexico Rd Ste E, 19.5 miles
Saint Peters, MO 63376
60 GAILWOOD DR STE B 19.8 miles
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
1405 JUNGERMANN RD STE B 20.1 miles
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
205 FIRST EXECUTIVE AVENUE 20.1 miles
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
120 KENRICK PLZ 20.5 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
300 SAINT PETERS CENTRE BLVD STE 150 20.7 miles
St. Peters, MO 63376
8730 BIG BEND BLVD STE A 20.9 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
107 PIPER HILL DR STE 100 ST. PETERS CARE CENTER 21.2 miles
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
8300 VALCOUR AVE 21.8 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123
1050 OLD DES PERES RD STE 100 22.0 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
1000 Des Peres Road Suite 200 22.0 miles
St. Louis, MO 63131
224 S WOODS MILL RD STE 360 S MED BLDG 22.2 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
455 S KIRKWOOD RD 22.4 miles
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
317 SALEM PL 22.4 miles
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208
10296 BIG BEND RD Ste 110 22.6 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
13610 BARRETT OFFICE DR STE 100 23.1 miles
MANCHESTER, MO 63021
16091 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD STE 150 23.3 miles
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
1901 TRADE CENTER DR 24.3 miles
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
17300 N Outer 40 Ste 104, 24.4 miles
Chesterfield, MO 63005
4550 MEMORIAL DR STE 400 24.4 miles
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
28 RONNIES PLZ 24.5 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
1051 WOLFRUM RD 24.6 miles
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304
2900 LEMAY FERRY RD STE 101 24.6 miles
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125
704 S HACKMAN ST 24.9 miles
STAUNTON, IL 62088
4 ABINGTON CT 24.9 miles
ST. PETERS, MO 63376
3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 5, 24.9 miles
Belleville, IL 62223
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 Alton, Missouri 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 Alton, Missouri 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 Alton, Missouri 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: Alton, Missouri
Alton is located at 36°41?38?N 91°23?57?W? / ?36.69389°N 91.39917°W? / 36.69389; -91.39917 (36.693920, -91.399076). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.59 square miles (4.12 km2), of which 1.57 square miles (4.07 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 871 people, 352 households, and 213 families residing in the city. The population density was 554.8 inhabitants per square mile (214.2/km2). There were 406 housing units at an average density of 258.6 per square mile (99.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.64% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.69% Native American, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 352 households of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.99.