STD Testing Centers
Long Beach, NY
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Long Beach, New York 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 Long Beach, NY 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 Long Beach, New York STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 4.4 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 4.4 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
2360 GRAND AVE 5.1 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 5.1 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 5.1 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
585 MERRICK RD 5.1 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 5.8 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 5.8 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 6.2 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 6.2 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
21714 MERRICK BLVD 7.3 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 7.8 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 7.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 7.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 7.8 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 8.0 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 8.1 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
2 MAIN ST 8.3 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 8.5 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 8.6 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
391B Fulton Avenue, 8.6 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
2982 MERRICK RD 9.0 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 9.4 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 9.6 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 9.6 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
265 Jericho Turnpike, 10.0 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
820 JERICHO TPKE 10.0 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 10.1 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 10.4 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 10.4 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
1620 FRONT ST 10.5 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
1919 Hempstead Tpke 10.6 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
292 HERRICKS RD 10.8 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
156 First Street, Lower Level 11.1 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
8212 151ST AVE 11.2 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 11.6 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
465 WILLIS AVE 11.6 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 11.7 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 11.7 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 11.8 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 12.0 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 12.0 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 12.1 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 12.2 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 12.4 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Onsite Only 12.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Onsite Only 12.7 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 13.0 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 13.2 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 13.3 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 13.3 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 13.5 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 13.5 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
69-12 AUSTIN ST 13.6 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 13.7 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 13.8 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
2035 RALPH AVE A10 13.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 13.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 14.0 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 14.0 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 14.0 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
180 10TH ST 14.2 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 14.2 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
365 BROADWAY 14.2 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 14.3 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
618 Broadway 14.3 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 14.3 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
4 ROBIN CT 14.4 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
408 Rockaway Avenue, 14.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
2422 KNAPP ST 14.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
6655 FRESH POND RD 14.6 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 14.7 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 14.7 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 14.9 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 14.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 15.1 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 15.3 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
962 MADISON ST APT 1 15.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 15.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 15.4 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 15.4 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 15.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
51 Walnut Ave E 15.5 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
7301 GRAND AVE 15.6 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
400 E 26TH ST 15.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 15.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 15.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Onsite Only #1R 15.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
6311 QUEENS BLVD 16.0 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
40 08 Forley St, 16.1 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
619 Throop Avenue 16.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
4275 65TH PL 16.2 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
144 LEWIS AVE 16.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 16.4 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
184 S 1ST ST 16.4 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
4 MIRIAM LN 16.4 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 16.4 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
910 ROUTE 109 16.5 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 16.5 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 16.5 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 16.5 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
1248 Fulton Street 16.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 16.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
68 Graham Ave 16.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
6413 BAY PARKWAY 17.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 17.1 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 17.1 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 17.3 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
4420 13TH AVE 17.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
1272 51st Street, 17.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
348 13th Street, Suite 102 18.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
68 NASSAU AVE 18.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
31-00 47TH AVENUE 18.0 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
PO Box 1693 18.1 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
500 West Main Street, 18.1 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
418-420 5TH AVE 18.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
264 1ST ST 18.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 18.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 18.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
25-15 STEINWAY ST 18.2 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
3014 37th St, 18.2 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 18.4 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
1 METROTECH CTR 18.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
3665 E TREMONT AVE 18.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 18.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
142 RALPH AVE 18.9 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
50 COURT ST STE 1002 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 19.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 19.0 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
120 Atlantic Avenue, 19.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
1790 RANDALL AVE 19.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
265 CHERRY ST 146 19.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
7601 4th Avenue, 19.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 19.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
380 2ND AVE 19.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 19.9 miles
New York, NY 10013
919 2ND AVE 19.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 19.9 miles
New York, NY 10010
41 VERONICA LN 19.9 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
730 3RD AVE 20.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 20.1 miles
New York, NY 10013
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 20.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
55 E 34TH ST 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 20.3 miles
New York, NY 10022
425 PARK AVE 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 20.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 20.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 20.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 20.3 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
65 BROADWAY STE 903 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 20.3 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
65 E 76th St, 20.5 miles
New York, NY 10021
1350 Deer Park Ave, 20.5 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 20.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
2 CEDARTREE LN 20.6 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
On Site Only 20.7 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
202 W 23RD ST 20.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 20.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
324 WEST 14TH ST 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
330 W 42ND ST 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 21.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
1940 DEER PARK AVE 21.0 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 21.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
408 W 45TH ST 21.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
On Site Only 21.2 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
21 E 23RD ST 21.2 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
601 W 51ST ST 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
95 HUDSON ST 22.0 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
656 E FORDHAM RD 22.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
1445 NEW YORK AVE 22.1 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 22.4 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
3421 BROADWAY 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
1361 Hylan Blvd, 22.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
261 Monmouth Street 22.5 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
onsite for POH only 22.6 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 22.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
109 AUDUBON AVE 22.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
On-site only 22.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
522 CENTRAL AVE 23.2 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
9 HOWELLS RD 23.3 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 23.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
81 Randall Ave, 23.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 23.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 23.4 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 23.4 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 23.4 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 23.5 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
57 E MAIN ST 23.5 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 23.5 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
663 PALISADE AVE 23.6 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
4876 BROADWAY 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 23.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 23.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
854 W SIDE AVE 23.9 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
209 LEFANTE WAY 24.1 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
41 BRENTWOOD RD 24.2 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
31 NEW DORP LN 24.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 24.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 24.3 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 24.3 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
12 N 7TH AVE 24.4 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
880 AVENUE C 24.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 24.5 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 24.5 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
564 BROADWAY 24.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
649 COMMACK RD 24.8 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
3311 Hylan Blvd, 24.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
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 Long Beach, New York 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 Long Beach, New York 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 Long Beach, New York 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: Long Beach, New York
Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, New York, United States. Just south of Long Island, it is on Long Beach Barrier Island, which is the westernmost of the outer barrier islands off Long Island's South Shore. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 33,275. It was incorporated in 1922, and is nicknamed The City By the Sea (as seen in Latin on its official seal). The city of Long Beach is surrounded by Reynolds Channel to the north, east and west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. As of January 1, 2018, Michael Tangney is the acting city manager, a position appointed by the city council. It has been Democratic for years.
Long Beach's first inhabitants were the Algonquian-speaking Rockaway Indians, who sold the area to English colonists in 1643. While the barrier island was used by baymen and farmers, for fishing and harvesting salt hay, no one lived there year-round for more than two centuries.
Austin Corbin, a builder from Brooklyn, was the first to attempt to develop the island as a resort. He formed a partnership with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to finance the New York and Long Beach Railroad Co., which laid track from Lynbrook to Long Beach in 1880. That same year, Corbin opened Long Beach Hotel, a row of 27 cottages along a 1,100-foot (340 m) strip of beach, which he claimed was the world's largest hotel. In its first season, the railroad brought 300,000 visitors to Long Island. By the next spring, tracks had been laid the length of the island, but they were removed in 1894 after repeated washouts from winter storms.