STD Testing Centers
Lake Shore, MD
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Lake Shore, Maryland 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 Lake Shore, MD 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 Lake Shore, Maryland STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
3708 MOUNTAIN RD 2.5 miles
PASADENA, MD 21122
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 3.8 miles
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
ONSITE ONLY 6.5 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
1667 Homewood Landing Rd 6.9 miles
Annapolis, MD 21409
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 7.6 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 7.6 miles
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
820 Bestgate Rd, 8.4 miles
Annapolis, MD 21401
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 8.6 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 8.9 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 9.5 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 10.0 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
1419 FOREST DR STE 104 10.1 miles
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 10.9 miles
Baltimore, MD 21222
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 11.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 11.6 miles
DUNDALK, MD 21222
1833 PORTAL ST 11.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 12.2 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
75 MAYO RD 12.6 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 12.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 12.8 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 12.8 miles
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 12.8 miles
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 13.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
726 LIGHT ST 13.8 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
5822 OAKLAND RD 14.2 miles
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 14.4 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 14.8 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 14.8 miles
CHESTER, MD 21619
4807 BENSON AVE 14.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
1419 KNECHT AVE 15.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 16.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 16.0 miles
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
6785 Business Pkwy 16.1 miles
Elkridge, MD 21075
2901 SAINT PAUL ST 16.5 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 16.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 16.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 16.7 miles
Baltimore, MD 21237
4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 17.0 miles
Bowie, MD 20716
On-site ONLY 17.1 miles
LAUREL, MD 20724
5 CHESTER PLZ 17.6 miles
CHESTER, MD 21619
2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 17.7 miles
Baltimore, MD 21216
1650 UNION AVE 17.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 17.7 miles
Baltimore, MD 21229
3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 18.1 miles
BOWIE, MD 20716
4419 FALLS RD STE D 18.2 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
6656 DOBBIN RD 19.1 miles
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 19.4 miles
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 19.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
P. O. BOX 376 19.6 miles
LAUREL, MD 20725
2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 19.9 miles
Catonsville, MD 21228
10117 PALAMAR DR 20.5 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
7801 YORK RD STE 360 20.6 miles
TOWSON, MD 21204
8768 SUSINI DR 20.9 miles
LAUREL, MD 20723
9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 21.2 miles
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 21.3 miles
TOWSON, MD 21286
125 SHOREWAY DR 21.5 miles
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 21.6 miles
TOWSON, MD 21286
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 21.6 miles
Ellicott City, MD 21043
12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 21.7 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 21.8 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
3510 HEIDI LN 22.3 miles
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Onsite Only 22.3 miles
Largo, MD 20774
1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 22.5 miles
Lutherville, MD 21093
11947 WINGED FOOT CT 22.5 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 22.7 miles
Columbia, MD 21044
1407 YORK RD STE 311 22.7 miles
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 22.9 miles
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 22.9 miles
LARGO, MD 20774
7933 BELLE POINT DR 23.0 miles
GREENBELT, MD 20770
4729 SELLMAN RD 23.4 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 23.6 miles
Randallstown, MD 21133
1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 23.6 miles
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4 23.7 miles
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
1830 YORK RD STE F 23.7 miles
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 23.8 miles
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 23.9 miles
College Park, MD 20740
10452 BALTIMORE AVE 23.9 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
3676 Alpen Greenway 24.1 miles
Burtonsville, MD 20866
1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 24.6 miles
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 24.6 miles
Owings Mills, MD 21117
13823 OUTLET DR 24.8 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 24.9 miles
LANDOVER, MD 20785
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 Lake Shore, Maryland 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 Lake Shore, Maryland 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 Lake Shore, Maryland 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: Lake Shore, Maryland
Lake Shore is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located east of Pasadena. The population of Lake Shore was 19,477 at the 2010 census.
Lake Shore is located at 39°5?56?N 76°28?54?W? / ?39.09889°N 76.48167°W? / 39.09889; -76.48167 (39.098960, ?76.481717), on the Hog Neck peninsula near Chesapeake Bay. It is partially bordered by tidal inlets to the bay, notably Magothy River to the south and Main Creek to the northeast. It is bordered by Pasadena to the west, with the boundary in the vicinity of Magothy Bridge Road. Maryland Route 177 (Mountain Road) is the main route through the community, running generally east-west along the center of the peninsula.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.6 square miles (45.7 km2), of which 13.4 square miles (34.8 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), or 23.69%, is water, consisting of the tidal rivers on either side of the CDP.