STD Testing Centers
Bowie, MD
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Bowie, Maryland 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 Bowie, MD 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 Bowie, Maryland STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 0.4 miles
Bowie, MD 20716
3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 0.8 miles
BOWIE, MD 20716
12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 3.8 miles
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 4.3 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
11947 WINGED FOOT CT 5.2 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
Onsite Only 5.3 miles
Largo, MD 20774
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 5.5 miles
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 5.5 miles
LARGO, MD 20774
4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 5.7 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
3510 HEIDI LN 5.8 miles
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
10117 PALAMAR DR 6.2 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 7.3 miles
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 7.6 miles
LANDOVER, MD 20785
9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 8.1 miles
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 8.9 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 9.0 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
75 MAYO RD 9.3 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 9.4 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
7933 BELLE POINT DR 9.4 miles
GREENBELT, MD 20770
6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 10.2 miles
College Park, MD 20740
820 Bestgate Rd, 10.8 miles
Annapolis, MD 21401
4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 11.1 miles
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
4729 SELLMAN RD 11.6 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
On-site ONLY 11.6 miles
LAUREL, MD 20724
10452 BALTIMORE AVE 11.7 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
1419 FOREST DR STE 104 11.8 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 12.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
P. O. BOX 376 12.0 miles
LAUREL, MD 20725
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 12.2 miles
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 13.6 miles
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
920 VARNUM ST NE 14.2 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
5606 HOLTON LN 14.6 miles
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 14.8 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 15.0 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
8768 SUSINI DR 15.0 miles
LAUREL, MD 20723
13823 OUTLET DR 15.1 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 15.8 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
3676 Alpen Greenway 15.9 miles
Burtonsville, MD 20866
911 U ST NW 15.9 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 16.1 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 16.2 miles
CLINTON, MD 20735
8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 16.3 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
ONSITE ONLY 16.3 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 16.5 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 16.6 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
3708 MOUNTAIN RD 16.6 miles
PASADENA, MD 21122
7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 16.6 miles
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
6785 Business Pkwy 16.8 miles
Elkridge, MD 21075
815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 16.8 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
1667 Homewood Landing Rd 16.8 miles
Annapolis, MD 21409
1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 17.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 17.0 miles
Washington, DC 20036
1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 17.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
2029 K ST NW STE 301 17.2 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 17.5 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
2440 M St NW Ste 414, 17.5 miles
Washington, DC 20037
6656 DOBBIN RD 17.6 miles
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 18.4 miles
WHEATON, MD 20902
701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 19.4 miles
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 19.9 miles
BETHESDA, MD 20814
225 REINEKERS LN 20.1 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 20.1 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
5822 OAKLAND RD 20.2 miles
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
3301 WILSON BLVD 20.2 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 20.5 miles
Columbia, MD 21044
6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 21.1 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 21.1 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 21.6 miles
WALDORF, MD 20601
4807 BENSON AVE 21.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
4320 SEMINARY RD 21.7 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 21.8 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 21.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
1419 KNECHT AVE 22.1 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
4527 DUKE ST 22.3 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 22.7 miles
Falls Church, VA 22044
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 22.8 miles
OLNEY, MD 20832
5130 DUKE ST STE 10 22.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 23.1 miles
Alexandria, VA 22306
8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 23.5 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 23.5 miles
Ellicott City, MD 21043
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 23.9 miles
Baltimore, MD 21229
6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 23.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 23.9 miles
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
726 LIGHT ST 24.2 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 24.2 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
3070 HEATHCOTE RD 24.6 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 24.6 miles
Waldorf, MD 20602
920 W BROAD ST STE B 24.6 miles
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 24.6 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 24.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 24.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 24.9 miles
CHESTER, MD 21619
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 24.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
1833 PORTAL ST 25.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
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 Bowie, Maryland 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 Bowie, Maryland 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 Bowie, Maryland 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: Bowie, Maryland
Bowie /?bu?i/ is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 54,727 at the 2010 U.S. Census. Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George's County, and the fifth most populous city and third largest city by area in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2014 CNN Money ranked Bowie 28th in its Best Places to Live in America list.
The city of Bowie owes its existence to the railway. In 1853, Colonel William Duckett Bowie obtained a charter from the Maryland legislature to construct a rail line into Southern Maryland. In 1869, the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company began the construction of a railroad from Baltimore to Southern Maryland, terminating in Pope's Creek. The area had already been dotted with small farms and large tobacco plantations in an economy based on agriculture and slavery. In 1870, Ben Plumb, a land speculator and developer, sold building lots around the railroad junction and named the settlement Huntington City. By 1872, the line was completed, together with a "spur" to Washington, D.C. and the entire line through Southern Maryland was completed in 1873.
In 1880, Huntington City was rechartered as Bowie, named for Colonel Bowie's son and business partner Oden Bowie, the former Governor of Maryland and then-president of the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad. In the early days the land was subdivided by developers into more than 500 residential building lots, to create a large town site at a junction of the Baltimore and Potomac's main line to southern Maryland, and the branch line to Washington, D.C.