STD Testing Centers
Avocado Heights, CA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Avocado Heights, California 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 Avocado Heights, CA 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 Avocado Heights, California STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 1.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 2.5 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 3.0 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 3.1 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 3.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
725 S ORANGE AVE 3.9 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 4.3 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
17487 HURLEY ST 4.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 4.9 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 5.5 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 5.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 5.7 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 5.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 6.0 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
18335 VALLEY BLVD 6.1 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 6.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 6.3 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 6.3 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 6.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
56 E DUARTE RD 6.4 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 6.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 6.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 6.9 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 7.3 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 7.3 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 7.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 7.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 7.7 miles
Covina, CA 91723
940 E MAIN ST 7.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 8.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 8.3 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 8.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
3430 GARFIELD AVE 8.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
100 S RAYMOND AVE 9.0 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 9.1 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
250 S GRAND AVE 9.7 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 9.8 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 10.0 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
566 E LAMBERT RD 10.2 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1350 W COVINA BLVD 10.3 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 10.3 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 10.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 10.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 10.5 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 10.5 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 10.7 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 10.7 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 10.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 10.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 11.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 11.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 11.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 11.4 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 11.5 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 12.5 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1716 W HOLT AVE 12.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
3851 S SOTO ST 12.7 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 12.7 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 13.2 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 13.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
6529 SEVILLE AVE 13.4 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
124 N VIGNES ST 13.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 13.5 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 13.6 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
823 N BROADWAY 13.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 13.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 13.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 13.9 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 13.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 13.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1301 N ROSE DR 13.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 14.0 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 14.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 14.2 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 14.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 14.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 14.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
502 S GAREY AVE 14.4 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 14.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 14.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 14.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 14.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 14.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 14.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 15.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 15.1 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 15.1 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
929 GEORGIA ST 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 15.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 15.3 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
5205 Lakewood Blvd 15.3 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 15.3 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 15.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 15.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
5862 AVALON BLVD 15.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 15.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
3320 S HILL ST 15.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 15.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 15.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
544 N GLENDALE AVE 16.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 16.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 16.0 miles
Chino, CA 91710
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 16.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 16.3 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 16.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
432 W BROADWAY 16.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 16.7 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 16.9 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
1300 N VERMONT AVE 17.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
11152 S MAIN ST 17.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 17.3 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 17.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 17.6 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
12600 BEACH BLVD 17.9 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 18.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 18.0 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
5475 WALNUT AVE 18.0 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 18.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
8891 CENTRAL AVE 18.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
2231 S WESTERN AVE 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 18.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
15302 EL PRADO RD 18.6 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
15401 S MAIN ST 18.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1045 N TUSTIN ST 18.9 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 19.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91762
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 19.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
1720 TERMINO AVE 19.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 19.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 19.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
16630 S BROADWAY ST 19.4 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 19.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 19.4 miles
Orange, CA 92868
2776 PACIFIC AVE 19.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 19.6 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 19.6 miles
Orange, CA 92868
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 19.8 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
110 N LA BREA AVE 19.8 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
482 W WILLOW ST 19.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 20.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
1300 N LA BREA AVE 20.0 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 20.2 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 20.3 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 20.3 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 20.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
867 S TUSTIN ST 20.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 20.6 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 20.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 20.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
1149 W 190TH ST 20.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 20.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1250 PACIFIC AVE 21.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
999 San Bernardino Rd 21.1 miles
Upland, CA 91786
2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 21.3 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 21.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 21.4 miles
UPLAND, CA 91786
8512 Whitworth Dr 21.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 21.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 21.6 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 21.7 miles
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
17542 17TH ST STE 330 21.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 21.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 21.9 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 21.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 22.0 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 22.0 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 22.1 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 22.1 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 22.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
100 N TUSTIN AVE 22.4 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
8970 WARNER AVE 22.5 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 22.5 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 22.5 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 22.7 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
8408 THOROUGHBRED ST 22.8 miles
ALTA LOMA, CA 91701
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 23.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
3100 W WARNER AVE 23.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 23.2 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 23.3 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 23.3 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 23.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 23.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 23.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 23.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1619 E Edinger Ave 23.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
920 N NASH ST 23.5 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
9920 TALBERT AVE 23.5 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 23.5 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 23.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
100 Oceangate, P245 23.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 23.6 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 23.6 miles
Ontario, CA 91764
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 23.7 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
18561 BEACH BLVD 24.0 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100 24.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91764
1534 E WARNER AVE 24.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1700 E WALNUT AVE 24.1 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 24.1 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
11432 VANOWEN ST 24.2 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
18800 Main St Ste 111, 24.3 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 24.3 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
9695 BASELINE RD 24.3 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 24.3 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 24.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
18811 FLORIDA ST 24.4 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150 24.4 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 24.5 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 24.5 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 24.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 24.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215 24.7 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 24.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 24.8 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
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.
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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 Avocado Heights, California 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 Avocado Heights, California 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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