STD Testing Centers
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights, New Jersey STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 3.3 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 4.3 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 5.0 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
189 Elm St, Lower Level 5.3 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
18 LYONS MALL 5.6 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
200 US HIGHWAY 22 6.4 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
90 US HIGHWAY 22 6.7 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
406 MILLTOWN RD 7.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 7.1 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 7.2 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 7.3 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 7.3 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
100 COMMERCE PL 7.7 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 7.9 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 7.9 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 8.0 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 8.4 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 8.5 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2300 VAUXHALL RD 8.9 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 9.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
1100 Centennial Ave 9.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 9.2 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 9.3 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
325 STATE ROUTE 10 9.3 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 9.3 miles
Union, NJ 7083
368 SPRING ST 9.3 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1080 STELTON RD 9.4 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
14 RALEIGH CT 9.5 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
601 W UNION AVE 9.6 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 9.6 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 9.8 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 9.8 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
601 West Union Avenue, 9.8 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
102 James Street, Suite 201 9.8 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
141 MAIN ST 10.0 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 10.0 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
1200 GREEN ST 10.0 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
65 JAMES ST 10.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
259 TALMADGE RD 10.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 10.2 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
180 BOYDEN AVE 10.4 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 10.4 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
60 1ST ST 10.5 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
370 CAMPUS DR 10.8 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 10.8 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
500 WESTFIELD AVE 11.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
350 Grove St 11.2 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 11.4 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 11.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 12.1 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
636 EASTON AVE 12.3 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
619 CHETWOOD ST 12.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
891 TABOR RD 12.4 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
456 PROSPECT AVE 12.5 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 12.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
190 BALDWIN RD 12.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 12.9 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 12.9 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 12.9 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
69 FIRST AVE 13.0 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
200 US HIGHWAY 46 13.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
595 DIVISION ST 13.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 13.1 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 13.2 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
606 DOWD AVE 13.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 13.3 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
400 STATE ROUTE 10 13.9 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 13.9 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
276 E Main St, 14.0 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
375 MCCARTER HWY 14.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 14.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 14.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 14.3 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 14.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 14.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 14.5 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 14.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 14.5 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
303 OMNI DR 14.7 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
221 CHESTNUT ST 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 14.7 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 14.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 14.9 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
49 Claremont Avenue, 15.2 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
150 FAIRFIELD RD 15.3 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
338 W MAIN ST 15.5 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
450 BERGEN ST 15.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 15.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
2960 Victory Boulevard 15.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
557 BROAD ST 15.8 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 15.8 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 16.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
177 Avenue A, 16.1 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
358 ARDEN AVE 16.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
651 Willowbrook Road, 16.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 16.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
77 CANON DR 16.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
418 STATE ROUTE 18 16.5 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
138 AVENUE C 16.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 16.6 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 16.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
66 SUNSET STRIP 16.7 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
6 FELLEN PL 16.9 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
564 BROADWAY 17.1 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
501 STATE ROUTE 10 17.2 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
3733 Richmond Avenue, 17.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
880 AVENUE C 17.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
178 FLOYD ST 17.5 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
16 BROOKWOOD RD 17.5 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 17.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 17.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
209 LEFANTE WAY 17.7 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1355 BROAD ST 18.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
4855 Hylan Blvd, 18.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 18.1 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 18.3 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
81 Randall Ave, 18.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
31 NEW DORP LN 18.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
3311 Hylan Blvd, 18.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 18.7 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 18.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 18.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
On-site only 19.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 19.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
On-site only 19.1 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 19.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 19.1 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
500 UNION BLVD 19.1 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 19.1 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
561 CRANBURY RD 19.2 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 19.2 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
560 NEW YORK AVE 19.2 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
620 CRANBURY RD 19.2 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
854 W SIDE AVE 19.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
1361 Hylan Blvd, 19.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
30 SEAVIEW DR 19.9 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 20.2 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 20.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
17 Sylvan St, 20.3 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
65 LOVE LN 20.3 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 20.4 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
71 UNION AVE STE 103 20.4 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
283 PIAGET AVE 20.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 20.6 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
261 Monmouth Street 20.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
1139 MAIN AVENUE 20.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 21.1 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
522 CENTRAL AVE 21.4 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 21.5 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
98 N MARYLAND AVE 21.9 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 21.9 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
95 HUDSON ST 21.9 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 22.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 22.1 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 22.1 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
759 HAMBURG TPKE 22.1 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 22.1 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
7601 4th Avenue, 22.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 22.4 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 22.5 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
137 Mountain Ave Ste 2, 22.9 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
72 HAMBURG TPKE 22.9 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
653 WILLOW GROVE ST 23.0 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
651 Willow Grove St 23.0 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 23.1 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 23.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
704 N Beers St, 23.2 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 23.2 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 23.3 miles
New York, NY 10013
324 WEST 14TH ST 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 23.3 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
120 Atlantic Avenue, 23.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 23.5 miles
New York, NY 10013
15-01 BROADWAY 23.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 23.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 23.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 23.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100 23.7 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 23.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
1272 51st Street, 23.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
202 W 23RD ST 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 23.8 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 23.9 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 23.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
4420 13TH AVE 23.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
418-420 5TH AVE 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1 METROTECH CTR 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
150 NORTH ST 24.0 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
348 13th Street, Suite 102 24.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
264 1ST ST 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 24.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
601 W 51ST ST 24.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
184 ESSEX ST 24.2 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
149 STATE ROUTE 31 24.2 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
408 W 45TH ST 24.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
330 W 42ND ST 24.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
2100 WESCOTT DR 24.2 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 24.3 miles
New York, NY 10010
403 US HIGHWAY 202 24.3 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
22-11 STATE RT 208 24.4 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 24.4 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 24.4 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
309 Walter E Foran Blvd, 24.4 miles
Flemington, NJ 8822
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 24.4 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
380 2ND AVE 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
27 TOTE RD 24.5 miles
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ 7821
55 E 34TH ST 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
1 ORCHARD ST 24.6 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 24.7 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
6413 BAY PARKWAY 24.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 24.7 miles
New York, NY 10016
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 24.7 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 24.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
1114 GOFFLE RD 24.9 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
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 Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights, 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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Local Area Info: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 13,183, reflecting a decline of 224 (-1.7%) from the 13,407 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,427 (+11.9%) from the 11,980 counted in the 1990 Census.
Berkeley Heights was originally incorporated as New Providence Township by the New Jersey Legislature on November 8, 1809, from portions of Springfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. New Providence Township became part of the newly formed Union County at its creation on March 19, 1857. Portions of the township were taken on March 23, 1869, to create Summit, and on March 14, 1899, to form the borough of New Providence. On November 6, 1951, the name of the township was changed to Berkeley Heights, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The township was named for John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, one of the founders of the Province of New Jersey.
In Money magazine's 2013 Best Places to Live rankings, Berkeley Heights was ranked 6th in the nation, the highest among the three places in New Jersey included in the top 50 list. The magazine's 2007 list had the township ranked 45th out of a potential 2,800 places in the United States with populations above 7,500 and under 50,000.