Berkeley, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 122,324 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +19.1%

Population (female): 62,148

Median Age: 30.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,627.

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (5.2%), German (3.4%), Irish (3.2%), English (3.0%), Italian (2.8%), American (2.6%).

Land Area: 10.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $86,497 (it was $44,485 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $46,490 (it was $30,477 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $993,500 (it was $374,300 in 2000) Berkeley:$993,500CA:$509,400

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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STD Testing Centers
Berkeley, CA

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No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required

Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, California STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.

2450 ASHBY AVE 1.3 miles

2450 ASHBY AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
Categories: BERKELEY CA

2505 BATAAN ST STE O 1.4 miles

2505 BATAAN ST STE O
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2850 7TH ST STE 100 1.6 miles

2850 7TH ST STE 100
BERKELEY, CA 94710
Categories: BERKELEY CA

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850 2.5 miles

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Categories: EMERYVILLE CA

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 3.3 miles

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3701 BROADWAY FL 5 3.3 miles

3701 BROADWAY FL 5
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 3.5 miles

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

350 HAWTHORNE AVE 3.5 miles

350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

1517 GRAND AVE 3.7 miles

1517 GRAND AVE
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
Categories: PIEDMONT CA

1700 BROADWAY STE 310 4.5 miles

1700 BROADWAY STE 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612
Categories: OAKLAND CA

384 EMBARCADERO W 5.3 miles

384 EMBARCADERO W
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3726 BARRETT AVE 5.6 miles

3726 BARRETT AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94805
Categories: RICHMOND CA

120 BROADWAY STE 23 5.8 miles

120 BROADWAY STE 23
RICHMOND, CA 94804
Categories: RICHMOND CA

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1 6.6 miles

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1
RICHMOND, CA 94801
Categories: RICHMOND CA

4749 SURREY LN 6.6 miles

4749 SURREY LN
EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803
Categories: EL SOBRANTE CA

2000 VALE RD 6.7 miles

2000 VALE RD
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2425 CHURCH LN 7.1 miles

2425 CHURCH LN
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 7.7 miles

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Categories: ALAMEDA CA

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 7.8 miles

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D
Alameda, CA 94501
Categories: Alameda CA

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203 8.0 miles

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203
RICHMOND, CA 94806
Categories: RICHMOND CA

49 DRUMM ST 8.6 miles

49 DRUMM ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

26 CALIFORNIA ST 8.6 miles

26 CALIFORNIA ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ 9.0 miles

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

580 MARKET ST STE 100 9.0 miles

580 MARKET ST STE 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

845 JACKSON ST 9.1 miles

845 JACKSON ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

7817 OAKPORT ST 9.7 miles

7817 OAKPORT ST
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

900 HYDE ST 9.7 miles

900 HYDE ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 9.7 miles

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 9.7 miles

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1 10.0 miles

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115 10.1 miles

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115
Hercules, CA 94547
Categories: Hercules CA

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008 10.2 miles

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102 10.8 miles

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A 10.8 miles

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2201 Post St, 10.9 miles

2201 Post St,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Categories: San Francisco CA

520 6TH ST 10.9 miles

520 6TH ST
RODEO, CA 94572
Categories: RODEO CA

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor 11.2 miles

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

2198 15th St, 11.4 miles

2198 15th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Categories: San Francisco CA

SFIA Terminal 2 11.4 miles

SFIA Terminal 2
San Francisco, CA 94125
Categories: San Francisco CA

On-site only 11.5 miles

On-site only
San Francisco, CA 94124
Categories: San Francisco CA

609 GREGORY LN STE 100 11.7 miles

609 GREGORY LN STE 100
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
Categories: PLEASANT HILL CA

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ 11.8 miles

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190 11.8 miles

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

1425 S MAIN ST 11.8 miles

1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2 11.8 miles

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 12.1 miles

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146 12.1 miles

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Categories: Pleasant Hill CA

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70 12.2 miles

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896 12.6 miles

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1805 ARNOLD DR 12.7 miles

1805 ARNOLD DR
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105 12.8 miles

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

2587 MERCED ST 12.9 miles

2587 MERCED ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

13939 E 14TH ST 13.1 miles

13939 E 14TH ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520 13.7 miles

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

320 LENNON LN FL 2 13.8 miles

320 LENNON LN FL 2
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

101 CASA BUENA DR 13.8 miles

101 CASA BUENA DR
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101 14.2 miles

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

2 FIFER AVE STE 130 14.2 miles

2 FIFER AVE STE 130
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

2090 COMMERCE AVE 14.2 miles

2090 COMMERCE AVE
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2231 GALAXY CT 14.3 miles

2231 GALAXY CT
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2042 Columbus Pkwy, 15.0 miles

2042 Columbus Pkwy,
Benicia, CA 94510
Categories: Benicia CA

2425 East Street, Suite 6 15.1 miles

2425 East Street, Suite 6
Concord, CA 94520
Categories: Concord CA

2540 EAST ST 15.1 miles

2540 EAST ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2477 PACHECO ST 15.2 miles

2477 PACHECO ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

1220 S ELISEO DR 15.2 miles

1220 S ELISEO DR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

1100 ROSE DR ste 140 15.2 miles

1100 ROSE DR ste 140
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101 15.2 miles

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101
Greenbrae, CA 94904
Categories: Greenbrae CA

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL 15.2 miles

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

250 BON AIR RD 15.4 miles

250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 15.8 miles

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101,
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Categories: Castro Valley CA

243 GEORGIA ST STE B 15.9 miles

243 GEORGIA ST STE B
VALLEJO, CA 94590
Categories: VALLEJO CA

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N 16.4 miles

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N
KENTFIELD, CA 94904
Categories: KENTFIELD CA

17 Tennessee St 16.5 miles

17 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA 94590
Categories: Vallejo CA

538 STONE RD STE G 16.5 miles

538 STONE RD STE G
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

3 S LINDEN AVE 16.9 miles

3 S LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
Categories: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA

1900 SULLIVAN AVE 17.0 miles

1900 SULLIVAN AVE
DALY CITY, CA 94015
Categories: DALY CITY CA

International Terminal Level 3 A Side 17.4 miles

International Terminal Level 3 A Side
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H 17.7 miles

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H
CONCORD, CA 94521
Categories: CONCORD CA

975 SERENO DR 17.8 miles

975 SERENO DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 17.8 miles

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3
HAYWARD, CA 94544
Categories: HAYWARD CA

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 18.0 miles

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

300 HOSPITAL DR 18.0 miles

300 HOSPITAL DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 18.2 miles

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 18.2 miles

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1 18.6 miles

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 18.7 miles

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
Categories: SAN BRUNO CA

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 18.7 miles

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

27200 CALAROGA AVE 19.3 miles

27200 CALAROGA AVE
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

1663 ROLLINS RD 19.8 miles

1663 ROLLINS RD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

1501 TROUSDALE DR 20.1 miles

1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 20.2 miles

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 20.4 miles

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

60 N EL CAMINO REAL 20.5 miles

60 N EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Categories: SAN MATEO CA

3555 WHIPPLE RD 21.1 miles

3555 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD 21.7 miles

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD
DUBLIN, CA 94568
Categories: DUBLIN CA

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102 22.0 miles

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
Categories: FOSTER CITY CA

180 ROWLAND WAY 22.1 miles

180 ROWLAND WAY
NOVATO, CA 94945
Categories: NOVATO CA

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B 22.3 miles

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110 22.4 miles

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Categories: Pleasanton CA

3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C 22.6 miles

3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1 22.7 miles

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD 23.0 miles

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD 23.3 miles

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B 23.4 miles

1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

222 W 39TH AVE 23.6 miles

222 W 39TH AVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Categories: SAN MATEO CA

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424 23.7 miles

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600 23.9 miles

1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

125 SHOREWAY RD STE A 24.3 miles

125 SHOREWAY RD STE A
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
Categories: SAN CARLOS CA

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD 24.5 miles

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150 24.9 miles

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150
DUBLIN, CA 94568
Categories: DUBLIN CA

3128 SANTA RITA RD 24.9 miles

3128 SANTA RITA RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

2339 BUCHANAN RD 24.9 miles

2339 BUCHANAN RD
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

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 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, California testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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

  1. After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
  2. If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
  3. 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: Berkeley, California

Berkeley (/?b??rkli/ BURK-lee) is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. It is named after the 18th-century Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2010 census recorded a population of 112,580.

Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed and operated by the University. It also has the Graduate Theological Union, one of the largest religious studies institutions in the world. Berkeley is considered one of the most socially liberal cities in the United States.

The site of today's City of Berkeley was the territory of the Chochenyo/Huchiun band of the Ohlone people when the first Europeans arrived. Evidence of their existence in the area include pits in rock formations, which they used to grind acorns, and a shellmound, now mostly leveled and covered up, along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay at the mouth of Strawberry Creek. Other artifacts were discovered in the 1950s in the downtown area during remodeling of a commercial building, near the upper course of the creek.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 122,324 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +19.1%

Population (female): 62,148

Median Age: 30.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,627.

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (5.2%), German (3.4%), Irish (3.2%), English (3.0%), Italian (2.8%), American (2.6%).

Land Area: 10.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $86,497 (it was $44,485 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $46,490 (it was $30,477 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $993,500 (it was $374,300 in 2000) Berkeley:$993,500CA:$509,400

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