STD Testing Centers
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, New Jersey STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
19 YAWPO AVE 1.7 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
401 GOFFLE RD 4.2 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
759 HAMBURG TPKE 4.2 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 4.2 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
1114 GOFFLE RD 4.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 4.3 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 4.4 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 4.6 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 4.7 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 5.0 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
72 HAMBURG TPKE 5.3 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
127 Union St, 5.4 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 5.4 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 6.3 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 6.8 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
22-11 STATE RT 208 7.2 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 7.3 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 7.6 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 7.6 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 7.8 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 7.9 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 UNION BLVD 8.0 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
15-01 BROADWAY 8.0 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
500 Union Blvd, 8.0 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 8.0 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 8.3 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
193 Route 17 South 8.5 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 8.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
16 BROOKWOOD RD 9.4 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 9.9 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
283 PIAGET AVE 9.9 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
222 ROUTE 59 10.0 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
215 OLD HOOK RD 10.2 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
261 Old Hook Rd, 10.3 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
On-site only 10.3 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
1139 MAIN AVENUE 10.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 10.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
150 FAIRFIELD RD 10.8 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 10.9 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 11.3 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
184 ESSEX ST 11.3 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
104 E ROUTE 59 11.5 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
1355 BROAD ST 11.5 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
385 Prospect Ave, 11.6 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 11.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 11.8 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 12.0 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
26 DEHART AVE 12.1 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 12.2 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
40 WASHINGTON AVE 12.3 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 13.1 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 13.2 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
200 US HIGHWAY 46 13.3 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
150 NORTH ST 13.3 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 13.5 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 13.5 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 13.5 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
140 FRANKLIN RD 13.7 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
338 W MAIN ST 13.7 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 13.7 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 13.7 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
718 TEANECK RD 13.9 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
71 UNION AVE STE 103 13.9 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
978 Route 45, Ste 202 13.9 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 13.9 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
557 BROAD ST 14.0 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
49 Claremont Avenue, 14.1 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
17 Sylvan St, 14.2 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 14.2 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
190 BALDWIN RD 14.4 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
151 N Main St, Unit 307 14.6 miles
New City, NY 10956
560 NEW YORK AVE 14.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1 ORCHARD ST 14.9 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 14.9 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 14.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
83 HEWITT RD 14.9 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 15.0 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
178 FLOYD ST 15.2 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 15.5 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 15.6 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
456 PROSPECT AVE 15.6 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 15.8 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 15.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
800 SYLVAN AVE 16.2 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
464 Hudson Terrace, 16.4 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
325 STATE ROUTE 10 16.9 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
276 E Main St, 17.0 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 17.1 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
1034 N BROADWAY 17.1 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
34 N ROUTE 9W 17.3 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 17.3 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
891 TABOR RD 17.5 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 17.6 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
663 PALISADE AVE 17.6 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 17.7 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 17.7 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 17.9 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
4876 BROADWAY 18.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 18.1 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 18.3 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 18.4 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
30 SEAVIEW DR 18.4 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
109 AUDUBON AVE 18.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 18.7 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 18.8 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
3421 BROADWAY 18.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
60 1ST ST 19.0 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 19.0 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 19.0 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 19.1 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 19.1 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
60 MAIN ST STE 2 C 19.2 miles
WARWICK, NY 10990
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 19.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 19.4 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 19.5 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 19.5 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D 19.6 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 19.8 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
656 E FORDHAM RD 20.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
522 CENTRAL AVE 20.1 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 20.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
180 BOYDEN AVE 20.3 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 20.3 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
221 CHESTNUT ST 20.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
12 N 7TH AVE 20.4 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 20.4 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 20.4 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
160 N CENTRAL AVE 20.5 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
375 MCCARTER HWY 20.5 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
601 W 51ST ST 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 20.6 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 20.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 20.8 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 20.8 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 20.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 20.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
408 W 45TH ST 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 21.0 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 21.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
854 W SIDE AVE 21.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 21.0 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
65 E 76th St, 21.0 miles
New York, NY 10021
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 21.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 21.1 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 21.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
330 W 42ND ST 21.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 21.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
400 STATE ROUTE 10 21.3 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
95 HUDSON ST 21.4 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 21.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 21.5 miles
New York, NY 10022
425 PARK AVE 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 21.6 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 21.7 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
359 N Central Ave 21.7 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 21.7 miles
Monroe, NY 10950
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 21.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
2300 VAUXHALL RD 21.8 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
202 W 23RD ST 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
730 3RD AVE 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
919 2ND AVE 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
55 E 34TH ST 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 22.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 22.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
261 Monmouth Street 22.2 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
98 N MARYLAND AVE 22.2 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 22.2 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 22.2 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 22.4 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 22.4 miles
Union, NJ 7083
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10010
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 22.6 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
380 2ND AVE 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
1790 RANDALL AVE 22.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 22.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 22.7 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 22.8 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 22.9 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
406 MILLTOWN RD 23.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
3014 37th St, 23.1 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
25-15 STEINWAY ST 23.1 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
15 N BROADWAY STE D 23.1 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 23.1 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
11 BOULDER HILLS BLVD 23.2 miles
WANTAGE, NJ 7461
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 23.3 miles
New York, NY 10013
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 23.4 miles
New York, NY 10013
90 US HIGHWAY 22 23.5 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
368 SPRING ST 23.5 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
31-00 47TH AVENUE 23.6 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 23.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
200 US HIGHWAY 22 23.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
65 BROADWAY STE 903 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 23.8 miles
MONROE, NY 10950
606 DOWD AVE 23.8 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
3665 E TREMONT AVE 23.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
595 DIVISION ST 23.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
880 AVENUE C 24.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 24.1 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 24.1 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 24.2 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
68 NASSAU AVE 24.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
500 WESTFIELD AVE 24.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 24.3 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 24.3 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 24.5 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
564 BROADWAY 24.7 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
209 LEFANTE WAY 24.7 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 24.7 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 24.7 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
146 Pierrepont Street, 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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 Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, 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: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 10,590, reflecting an increase of 168 (+1.6%) from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 549 (+5.6%) from the 9,873 counted in the 1990 Census. As of the 2000 Census, Franklin Lakes had the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranked 17th among the highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000.[citation needed] Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered in Franklin Lakes.
Franklin Lakes was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922. The borough was named for William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, a steadfast Loyalist who served as the last colonial Governor of New Jersey.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 9.847 square miles (25.507 km2), including 9.379 square miles (24.292 km2) of land and 0.469 square miles (1.214 km2) of water (4.76%).