STD Testing Centers
Elmwood, LA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, Louisiana STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110 0.3 miles
HARAHAN, LA 70123
1525 DICKORY AVE 1.0 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
5800 PLAUCHE CT 1.1 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
4015 JEFFERSON HWY 1.4 miles
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
200 HICKORY AVE 1.4 miles
HARAHAN, LA 70123
1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR 1.6 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210 2.6 miles
Metairie, LA 70001
4713 UTICA ST 2.9 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100 2.9 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70002
3100 HOUMA BLVD 3.0 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 3.2 miles
Metairie, LA 70002
3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210 3.3 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203 3.3 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303 3.4 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70002
4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C 3.4 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
1600 WILLIAMS BLVD 3.7 miles
KENNER, LA 70062
4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101 3.7 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
4200 HOUMA BLVD 3.9 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70006
2552 WILLIAMS BLVD 4.2 miles
KENNER, LA 70062
3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 4.2 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70002
2714 DELAWARE AVE 4.5 miles
KENNER, LA 70062
3117 7TH ST 4.5 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70002
401 4TH ST 4.6 miles
BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094
4701 BURKE DR 4.6 miles
METAIRIE, LA 70003
4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225 5.3 miles
New Orleans, LA 70119
2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230 5.4 miles
New Orleans, LA 70115
5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST 5.5 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
618 N CARROLLTON AVE 5.7 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
708 W Esplanade Ave 6.0 miles
Kenner, LA 70065
2532 TULANE AVE 6.1 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
2714 CANAL ST STE 102 6.1 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING 6.3 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506 6.3 miles
New Orleans, LA 70115
200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309 6.6 miles
Kenner, LA 70065
1716 CLEVELAND AVE 6.6 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040 6.7 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE 7.0 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
318 BARONNE ST 7.1 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
1010 COMMON ST STE 2970 7.1 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
750 CAMP ST 7.2 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
4475 WESTBANK EXPY 7.3 miles
MARRERO, LA 70072
900 MAGAZINE ST 7.3 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD 7.4 miles
MARRERO, LA 70072
4700 Wichers Dr, 7.4 miles
Marrero, LA 70072
1625 Barataria Blvd 7.6 miles
Marrero, LA 70072
1660 BARATARIA BLVD 7.7 miles
MARRERO, LA 70072
1260 DESTREHAN AVE 8.1 miles
HARVEY, LA 70058
6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 302 8.9 miles
New Orleans, LA 70122
2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY 9.3 miles
GRETNA, LA 70053
1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E 9.8 miles
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502 10.1 miles
HARVEY, LA 70058
107 WALL BLVD STE A 10.7 miles
GRETNA, LA 70056
148 WALL BLVD 10.8 miles
GRETNA, LA 70056
107 Wall Blvd Suite A 10.8 miles
Gretna, LA 70056
120 MEADOWCREST ST 11.1 miles
GRETNA, LA 70056
2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201 11.1 miles
Terrytown, LA 70056
2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207 11.2 miles
Gretna, LA 70056
1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD 11.2 miles
LULING, LA 70070
1207 Paul Maillard 11.3 miles
Luling, LA 70070
113 LAPALCO BLVD STE 204 11.4 miles
GRETNA, LA 70056
7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E 12.7 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR STE 1300 12.7 miles
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
8080 CROWDER BLVD STE C 12.7 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
9001 PATRICIA ST STE 116 13.2 miles
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
10000 I 10 SERVICE RD 13.4 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
303 W JUDGE PEREZ DR 13.5 miles
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
14902 RIVER RD 13.5 miles
NORCO, LA 70079
16179 RIVER RD 13.7 miles
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
14297 HIGHWAY 90 14.2 miles
BOUTTE, LA 70039
3674 HWY 51 17.9 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
3674 HWY. 51 17.9 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51 18.5 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B 19.0 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H 19.0 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
113 Belle Terre Blvd 20.2 miles
LaPlace, LA 70068
735 W 5TH ST 20.3 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
2139 SPYGLASS DR 20.6 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308 21.0 miles
LA PLACE, LA 70068
501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10 21.1 miles
La Place, LA 70068
3584 W AIRLINE HWY 23.3 miles
RESERVE, LA 70084
3919 W AIRLINE HWY 24.2 miles
RESERVE, LA 70084
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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, Louisiana 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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