Central, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 14,253

Median Age: 42.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $821.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Central: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.2%), French (11.0%), Italian (7.0%), Irish (5.9%), English (4.6%), French Canadian (4.6%).

Elevation:

Land Area:

Races:
      White alone - 24,285 - 84.9%
      Black alone - 2,959 - 10.4%
      Hispanic - 659 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 304 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 191 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.08%

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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)

Blood Lab Tests

STD Testing Centers
Central, LA

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No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required

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

5437 W PARK AVE 2.9 miles

5437 W PARK AVE
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

120 LANSDOWN DR 3.6 miles

120 LANSDOWN DR
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

144 VALHI LAGOON XING 4.6 miles

144 VALHI LAGOON XING
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

131 CORPORATE DR 4.6 miles

131 CORPORATE DR
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD 5.2 miles

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

1161B Saint Charles St 5.3 miles

1161B Saint Charles St
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

826 SCHOOL STREET 6.4 miles

826 SCHOOL STREET
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

818 VERRET ST 6.4 miles

818 VERRET ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

855 BELANGER ST STE 108 6.4 miles

855 BELANGER ST STE 108
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105 6.4 miles

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105
Houma, LA 70360
Categories: Houma LA

291 LIBERTY ST 6.6 miles

291 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

606 LIBERTY ST 6.6 miles

606 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

108 LOIS RD 7.1 miles

108 LOIS RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

200 CLENDENNING RD 9.2 miles

200 CLENDENNING RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

111 ACADIA PARK DR 9.5 miles

111 ACADIA PARK DR
RACELAND, LA 70394
Categories: RACELAND LA

602 N ACADIA RD 9.8 miles

602 N ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

804 S ACADIA RD 9.9 miles

804 S ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

318 N CANAL BLVD 11.6 miles

318 N CANAL BLVD
THIBODEAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODEAUX LA

602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL 12.2 miles

602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

200 FORD INDUSTRIAL RD 18.2 miles

200 FORD INDUSTRIAL RD
AMELIA, LA 70340
Categories: AMELIA LA

22080 HIGHWAY 20 23.3 miles

22080 HIGHWAY 20
VACHERIE, LA 70090
Categories: VACHERIE LA

7710 HIGHWAY 182 E STE 1 23.4 miles

7710 HIGHWAY 182 E STE 1
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1201 KENNETH ST 23.8 miles

1201 KENNETH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1125 MARGUERITE ST 23.9 miles

1125 MARGUERITE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1122 8TH ST 24.0 miles

1122 8TH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1124 7TH ST 24.0 miles

1124 7TH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

135 HIGHWAY 402 25.8 miles

135 HIGHWAY 402
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA 70390
Categories: NAPOLEONVILLE LA

13554 HIGHWAY 3235 28.0 miles

13554 HIGHWAY 3235
LAROSE, LA 70373
Categories: LAROSE LA

2471 LOUISIANA AVE 28.9 miles

2471 LOUISIANA AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

1645 LUTCHER AVE 29.1 miles

1645 LUTCHER AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

1731 LUTCHER AVE 29.1 miles

1731 LUTCHER AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

14297 HIGHWAY 90 29.4 miles

14297 HIGHWAY 90
BOUTTE, LA 70039
Categories: BOUTTE LA

108 N EZIDORE AVE 29.5 miles

108 N EZIDORE AVE
GRAMERCY, LA 70052
Categories: GRAMERCY LA

16148 W MAIN ST 31.1 miles

16148 W MAIN ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

118 W 111TH ST 31.3 miles

118 W 111TH ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

200 W 134TH PL 32.5 miles

200 W 134TH PL
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

1207 Paul Maillard 32.7 miles

1207 Paul Maillard
Luling, LA 70070
Categories: Luling LA

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD 32.8 miles

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD
LULING, LA 70070
Categories: LULING LA

301 MEMORIAL DR 33.1 miles

301 MEMORIAL DR
DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346
Categories: DONALDSONVILLE LA

214 CLINIC DR 33.1 miles

214 CLINIC DR
DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346
Categories: DONALDSONVILLE LA

3919 W AIRLINE HWY 33.4 miles

3919 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

16179 RIVER RD 33.7 miles

16179 RIVER RD
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
Categories: HAHNVILLE LA

3584 W AIRLINE HWY 33.9 miles

3584 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

14902 RIVER RD 34.3 miles

14902 RIVER RD
NORCO, LA 70079
Categories: NORCO LA

735 W 5TH ST 34.7 miles

735 W 5TH ST
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308 34.7 miles

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10 34.8 miles

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10
La Place, LA 70068
Categories: La Place LA

113 Belle Terre Blvd 35.3 miles

113 Belle Terre Blvd
LaPlace, LA 70068
Categories: LaPlace LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B 35.5 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H 35.5 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

2139 SPYGLASS DR 36.4 miles

2139 SPYGLASS DR
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51 36.9 miles

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3674 HWY 51 37.4 miles

3674 HWY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3674 HWY. 51 37.4 miles

3674 HWY. 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

41237 HWY 22 37.4 miles

41237 HWY 22
BURNSIDE, LA 70738
Categories: BURNSIDE LA

2612 S Ruby St 40.2 miles

2612 S Ruby St
Gonzales, LA 70737
Categories: Gonzales LA

2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 125 40.8 miles

2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 125
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1205 W EDENBORNE PKWY 40.8 miles

1205 W EDENBORNE PKWY
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1124 S BURNSIDE AVE 40.9 miles

1124 S BURNSIDE AVE
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

214 S BURNSIDE AVE STE A 41.3 miles

214 S BURNSIDE AVE STE A
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD 41.6 miles

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309 41.8 miles

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

708 W Esplanade Ave 42.3 miles

708 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD 42.3 miles

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

200 HICKORY AVE 42.4 miles

200 HICKORY AVE
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

2714 DELAWARE AVE 42.4 miles

2714 DELAWARE AVE
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

1525 DICKORY AVE 42.7 miles

1525 DICKORY AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

5800 PLAUCHE CT 42.8 miles

5800 PLAUCHE CT
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

606 HAIFLEIGH ST 42.9 miles

606 HAIFLEIGH ST
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
Categories: FRANKLIN LA

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110 43.2 miles

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

5525 HIGHWAY 3115 43.3 miles

5525 HIGHWAY 3115
GEISMAR, LA 70734
Categories: GEISMAR LA

401 4TH ST 44.1 miles

401 4TH ST
BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094
Categories: BRIDGE CITY LA

4701 BURKE DR 44.2 miles

4701 BURKE DR
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4015 JEFFERSON HWY 44.5 miles

4015 JEFFERSON HWY
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Categories: JEFFERSON LA

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR 44.6 miles

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210 44.8 miles

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210
Metairie, LA 70001
Categories: Metairie LA

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101 45.2 miles

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3100 HOUMA BLVD 45.3 miles

3100 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4713 UTICA ST 45.4 miles

4713 UTICA ST
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C 45.5 miles

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210 45.5 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203 45.5 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100 45.5 miles

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 45.7 miles

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70002
Categories: Metairie LA

4200 HOUMA BLVD 45.7 miles

4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

1660 BARATARIA BLVD 45.8 miles

1660 BARATARIA BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

1625 Barataria Blvd 45.8 miles

1625 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST 46.0 miles

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4700 Wichers Dr, 46.1 miles

4700 Wichers Dr,
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD 46.2 miles

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303 46.2 miles

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4475 WESTBANK EXPY 46.4 miles

4475 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 46.9 miles

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230 47.1 miles

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

1260 DESTREHAN AVE 47.2 miles

1260 DESTREHAN AVE
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

3117 7TH ST 47.2 miles

3117 7TH ST
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506 47.4 miles

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225 48.3 miles

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502 48.5 miles

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE 48.5 miles

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2532 TULANE AVE 48.6 miles

2532 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

618 N CARROLLTON AVE 48.8 miles

618 N CARROLLTON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2714 CANAL ST STE 102 48.8 miles

2714 CANAL ST STE 102
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040 48.9 miles

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1716 CLEVELAND AVE 49.0 miles

1716 CLEVELAND AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY 49.1 miles

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY
GRETNA, LA 70053
Categories: GRETNA LA

900 MAGAZINE ST 49.1 miles

900 MAGAZINE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

750 CAMP ST 49.1 miles

750 CAMP ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING 49.1 miles

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1125 W HIGHWAY 30 49.2 miles

1125 W HIGHWAY 30
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

318 BARONNE ST 49.2 miles

318 BARONNE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970 49.3 miles

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E 49.4 miles

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Categories: TERRYTOWN LA

148 WALL BLVD 49.7 miles

148 WALL BLVD
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

107 Wall Blvd Suite A 49.7 miles

107 Wall Blvd Suite A
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

107 WALL BLVD STE A 49.8 miles

107 WALL BLVD STE A
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

120 MEADOWCREST ST 49.9 miles

120 MEADOWCREST ST
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207 50.0 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201 50.0 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201
Terrytown, LA 70056
Categories: Terrytown LA

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 Central, Louisiana 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 Central, Louisiana 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 Central, Louisiana 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: South Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles Times, South Los Angeles (formerly known as South-Central) ”is defined on Los Angeles city maps as a 16-square-mile rectangle with two prongs at the south end.” In 2003, the Los Angeles City Council renamed this area "South Los Angeles".

The name South Los Angeles can also refer to a larger 51-square mile area that includes areas within the city limits of Los Angeles as well as five unicorporated neighborhoods in the southern portion of the County of Los Angeles.

The City of Los Angeles delineates South Los Angeles as an area of 15.5 square miles. Adjacent neighborhoods include West Adams, Baldwin Hills, and Leimert Park to the west and the Southeast Los Angeles region of the city (the 26-neighborhood area east of the Harbor Freeway) on the east.

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Population (male): 14,253

Median Age: 42.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $821.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Central: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.2%), French (11.0%), Italian (7.0%), Irish (5.9%), English (4.6%), French Canadian (4.6%).

Elevation:

Land Area:

Races:
      White alone - 24,285 - 84.9%
      Black alone - 2,959 - 10.4%
      Hispanic - 659 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 304 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 191 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.08%

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