STD Testing Centers
Kathleen, FL
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Kathleen, Florida 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 Kathleen, FL 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 Kathleen, Florida STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
5040 US HIGHWAY 98 N 3.2 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33809
4226 US HIGHWAY 98 N 3.3 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33809
3131 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD STE 1 5.1 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33805
3037 Lakeland Hills Blvd Ste 1, 5.1 miles
Lakeland, FL 33805
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD 5.6 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33805
5675 NEW TAMPA HWY STE 1 6.1 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33815
1801 CRYSTAL LAKE DR 8.8 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33801
3240 S Florida Ave Ste 101 8.9 miles
Lakeland, FL 33803
3604 HARDEN BLVD 9.0 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33803
1707 E EDGEWOOD DR 9.5 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33803
2142 E EDGEWOOD DR 9.8 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33803
1009 W BAKER ST 9.8 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
413 N ALEXANDER ST 10.0 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
301 N ALEXANDER ST 10.1 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
235 N COMMONWEALTH AVE 10.2 miles
POLK CITY, FL 33868
802 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE C 10.3 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
607 S ALEXANDER ST STE 107 110 10.4 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
4710 S FLORIDA AVE 10.5 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33813
206 W ALEXANDER ST, STE 2 10.9 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
2303 AIRPORT RD 11.2 miles
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
5676 S FLORIDA AVE 11.8 miles
LAKELAND, FL 33813
62 Southampton Blvd 11.8 miles
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
5219 10TH ST 12.2 miles
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
6755 GALL BLVD 13.7 miles
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
6719 Gall Blvd., Suite 101 13.7 miles
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
7050 GALL BLVD 13.9 miles
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33541
37802 MEDICAL ARTS CT 14.2 miles
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33541
125 NEWBERN CIR 14.6 miles
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
430 E DERBY AVE 15.7 miles
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
2200 OSPREY BLVD 18.1 miles
BARTOW, FL 33830
1750 N BROADWAY AVE 18.1 miles
BARTOW, FL 33830
1120 HAVENDALE BLVD NW 18.2 miles
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 18.9 miles
SEFFNER, FL 33584
550 Pope Ave NW Ste 200 18.9 miles
Winter Haven, FL 33881
500 1ST ST N 19.2 miles
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
400 1ST ST N 19.2 miles
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
320 1ST ST S 19.4 miles
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 19.4 miles
SEFFNER, FL 33584
1350 E MAIN ST STE C-1 19.6 miles
BARTOW, FL 33830
575 E CENTRAL AVE 19.7 miles
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
13933 17TH ST STE 101 19.8 miles
DADE CITY, FL 33525
27421 STATE ROAD 54 20.2 miles
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
206 E BRANDON BLVD 20.3 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B 20.4 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 20.4 miles
TAMPA, FL 33647
1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 20.4 miles
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209 20.5 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120 20.6 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
230 S MOON AVE 20.6 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
613 MEDICAL CARE DR 20.9 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
934 Oakfield Drive 21.1 miles
Brandon, FL 33511
1550 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 21.2 miles
VALRICO, FL 33596
18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 21.2 miles
TAMPA, FL 33647
1411 OAKFIELD DR 21.5 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 21.8 miles
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
519 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE STE A 22.0 miles
BRANDON, FL 33511
5504 GATEWAY BLVD 22.1 miles
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
3110 CHERRY PALM DR 22.2 miles
TAMPA, FL 33619
3012 N US HIGHWAY 301 23.0 miles
TAMPA, FL 33619
10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 23.2 miles
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
9210 FLORIDA PALM DR 23.5 miles
TAMPA, FL 33619
161 Webb Drive, Suite 300 23.6 miles
Davenport, FL 33837
2209 NORTH BLVD W STE B 23.6 miles
DAVENPORT, FL 33837
24420 STATE ROAD 54 23.9 miles
LUTZ, FL 33559
628 CAGAN VIEW RD STE 3 Ste 3 24.6 miles
CLERMONT, FL 34714
3100 E FLETCHER AVE 24.6 miles
TAMPA, FL 33613
14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 24.7 miles
TAMPA, FL 33613
13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 24.8 miles
TAMPA, FL 33613
28055 HWY 27 24.8 miles
DUNDEE, FL 33838
11315 N 30TH ST 25.0 miles
TAMPA, FL 33612
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 Kathleen, Florida 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 Kathleen, Florida 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 Kathleen, Florida 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: Kathleen, Florida
Kathleen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,280 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,280 people, 1,162 households, and 900 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 986.4 people per square mile (380.3/km²). There were 1,250 housing units at an average density of 375.9/sq mi (144.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.87% White, 1.71% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.56% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.56% of the population.
There were 1,162 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.