STD Testing Centers
Hickory Hills, IL
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Hickory Hills, Illinois 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 Hickory Hills, IL 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 Hickory Hills, Illinois STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
8755 S HARLEM AVE 1.4 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
5660 W 95TH ST 3.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
9532 EAGLE WAY 3.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 3.5 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
12255 S 80TH AVE 4.0 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
6500 W 65TH ST 4.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 4.1 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
6170 JOLIET RD 4.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 4.5 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 4.9 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
5015 W 65TH ST 5.2 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
ONSITE ONLY 5.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 5.9 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 6.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
4940 S CICERO AVE 6.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 6.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 6.3 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
4742 CAL SAG RD 6.8 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
4800 W 129TH ST 6.8 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 6.9 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
onsite for POH only 6.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
125 N LA GRANGE RD 7.0 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 7.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 7.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 7.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
7421 S CASS AVE 7.9 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
18W125 RODGERS CT 8.1 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1734 W 105TH ST 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
7222 W CERMAK RD 8.6 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 8.7 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
2310 York St Ste 4A 8.9 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
2450 WOLF RD STE I 9.1 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
5601 W CERMAK RD 9.2 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 9.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
1113 Fairview Ave, 9.3 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
12647 S JUSTINE ST 9.5 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 9.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
10737 W. 165TH STREET 9.8 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
17148 HARLEM AVE 10.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
12942 S CARPENTER ST 10.2 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
2615 HARRISON ST 10.3 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 10.6 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
7530 WOODWARD AVE 10.8 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 10.8 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 10.8 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 10.8 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
650 W 51ST ST 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
413 S HARVEY AVE 11.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 11.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
14330 S WILL COOK RD 11.1 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 11.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
16501 KEDZIE AVE 11.5 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 11.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
900 E 103RD ST 11.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
15600 HONORE AVE 11.8 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 11.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
537 N HARVEY AVE 11.9 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Fitness Department, 12.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
2361 Reliable Parkway 12.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 12.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 12.6 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 12.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 12.7 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 12.8 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 12.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 13.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1974 E 73RD ST 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 13.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
480 QUADRANGLE DR 13.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
16221 W 159th St 13.2 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 13.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2600 S Michigan Ave 13.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
250 E MAPLE ST 13.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
PO BOX 63 13.4 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
484 W Boughton Rd, 13.5 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2929 S ELLIS AVE 13.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 13.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1230 W LAKE ST 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
600 W ADAMS ST 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
614 W MONROE ST 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 14.3 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
811 S STATE ST STE B 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 14.4 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
10137 GRAND AVE 14.4 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 14.4 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
565 N YORK ST 14.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 14.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 14.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
18665 DIXIE HWY 14.7 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
7107 W BELMONT AVE 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
321 W LAKE ST STE C 14.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1520 N DAMEN AVE 14.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 14.8 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 14.9 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 15.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 15.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 15.0 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
16246 PRINCE DR 15.0 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
1190 S NAPER BLVD 15.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 15.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 15.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
639 W NORTH AVE 15.3 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1000 S HAMILTON ST 15.3 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 15.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
219 W CHICAGO AVE 15.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 15.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 15.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 16.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 16.0 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
621 E LINCOLN HWY 16.1 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
4200 MANNHEIM RD 16.1 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 16.2 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 16.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 16.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
1595 VALENCIA CT 16.5 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
4211 N CICERO AVE 16.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 16.7 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
801 S WASHINGTON ST 16.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 16.8 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 16.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 16.9 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
726 S WEBER RD 17.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
303 W LAKE ST 17.0 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
2868 N BROADWAY ST 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 17.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 17.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
1240 IL ROUTE 83 17.3 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
17665 Torrence Ave, 17.3 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
4020 S CALUMET AVE 17.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 17.4 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
701 WINTHROP AVE 17.8 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
7742 W HIGGINS RD 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1423 CHICAGO RD 17.9 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 18.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
813 SIBLEY ST 18.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
2741 RIDGE RD 18.1 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 18.1 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 18.1 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 18.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
6624 MONROE AVE 18.5 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
1339 W LAKE ST 18.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 18.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1010 165TH ST 18.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 18.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 18.9 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 18.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 19.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 19.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 19.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
16101 WEBER RD 19.1 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 19.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
7905 CALUMET AVE 19.5 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
3301 N Ashland 19.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 19.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
2300 W PETERSON AVE 19.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
8135 S Calumet Ave 19.7 miles
Munster, IN 46321
1971 Gowdy Road 20.0 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
24600 W 127TH ST 20.2 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
800 N LARKIN AVE 20.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 20.2 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
6140 N BROADWAY ST 20.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
4321 FIR ST STE 313 20.4 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 20.6 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2450 169TH ST 20.7 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
2306 ESSINGTON RD 20.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 20.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 20.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 20.8 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 20.9 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
113 W LAKE ST 20.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
330 MADISON ST STE B2 21.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 21.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
333 MADISON ST 21.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2025 S CHICAGO ST 21.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
1830 JARVIS AVE 21.1 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
32 UNO CIR 21.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 21.2 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
25711 S Egyptian Trail 21.3 miles
Monee, IL 60449
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 21.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 21.4 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 21.4 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 21.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 21.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
3052 WEBER DR 21.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
750 ESSINGTON RD 21.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 21.8 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
6449 DEMPSTER ST 21.9 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 22.3 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
24 JOLIET ST 22.3 miles
DYER, IN 46311
7501 W 15TH AVE 22.5 miles
GARY, IN 46406
2000 OGDEN AVE 22.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 22.7 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
8630 W GOLF RD 22.7 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1060 S ELMHURST RD 22.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
100 N RIVER RD 22.9 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1955 RANDI DR 23.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1 KRAFT CT 23.1 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 23.1 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 23.1 miles
GARY, IN 46406
3145 45TH ST STE F 23.2 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
1314 HOUBOLT RD 23.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1360 HOUBOLT RD 23.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1573 N CLINE AVE 23.6 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 23.7 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
2380 S ELMHURST RD 23.8 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 23.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
On-Site ONLY 23.8 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
4519 W 5TH AVE 23.9 miles
GARY, IN 46406
519 S ROSELLE RD 24.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
2853 KIRK RD 24.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 24.2 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
1214 Brownwood Ste B 24.3 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 24.3 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 24.5 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 24.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
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 Hickory Hills, Illinois 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 Hickory Hills, Illinois 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 Hickory Hills, Illinois 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: Hickory Hills, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,926 people, 5,216 households, and 3,698 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,913.0 people per square mile (1,900.0/km²). There were 5,332 housing units at an average density of 1,881.1 per square mile (727.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.89% White, 1.24% African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.38% from other races, and 3.18% from two or more races.
There were 5,216 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was.
In the city, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.