STD Testing Centers
Los Angeles, CA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Los Angeles, California 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 Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, California STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 0.4 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 0.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
124 N VIGNES ST 0.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 0.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
823 N BROADWAY 0.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 1.2 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 1.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
929 GEORGIA ST 1.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 1.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 1.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 1.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 1.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 2.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
3320 S HILL ST 2.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
3851 S SOTO ST 3.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 3.1 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 3.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 3.6 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
1300 N VERMONT AVE 4.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
2231 S WESTERN AVE 4.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
5862 AVALON BLVD 4.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
6529 SEVILLE AVE 5.1 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 5.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 5.5 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 5.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 5.8 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 5.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
110 N LA BREA AVE 5.9 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 6.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 6.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 6.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
100 S RAYMOND AVE 6.2 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
1300 N LA BREA AVE 6.4 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
432 W BROADWAY 6.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 6.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 7.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
544 N GLENDALE AVE 7.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 7.1 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 7.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 7.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 7.6 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
3430 GARFIELD AVE 7.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
8512 Whitworth Dr 7.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 7.7 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 7.7 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
940 E MAIN ST 7.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 8.0 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 8.2 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
11152 S MAIN ST 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 8.5 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 8.6 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 8.7 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 8.7 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 8.8 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 8.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 9.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 9.6 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 9.8 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 10.3 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 10.3 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 10.3 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 10.5 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 10.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 10.8 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 11.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 11.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 11.2 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 11.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
15401 S MAIN ST 11.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 11.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
11560 W PICO BLVD 11.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 11.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 11.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 11.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 11.8 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
920 N NASH ST 11.8 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 11.9 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
16630 S BROADWAY ST 12.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 12.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1700 E WALNUT AVE 12.3 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 12.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 12.4 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 12.4 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 12.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 12.5 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 12.5 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
11432 VANOWEN ST 12.5 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 12.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 12.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 12.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 12.6 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 12.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 12.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 12.7 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 13.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
6405 WILKINSON AVE 13.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
56 E DUARTE RD 13.4 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 13.4 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 13.5 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1149 W 190TH ST 13.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 13.7 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 13.7 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1250 16TH ST 14.0 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 14.2 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 14.3 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 14.3 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 14.4 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
5205 Lakewood Blvd 15.0 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 15.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 15.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 15.1 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 15.5 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 15.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
13652 CANTARA ST 15.7 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 15.8 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 15.9 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 16.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 16.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 16.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 16.3 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 16.5 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 16.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 16.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
13466 OSBORNE ST 16.7 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 16.9 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 17.0 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 17.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 17.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
2776 PACIFIC AVE 17.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
725 S ORANGE AVE 17.2 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 17.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
16135 LEADWELL ST 17.3 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
482 W WILLOW ST 17.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
3330 LOMITA BLVD 17.5 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 17.6 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 17.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 17.7 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 17.8 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 17.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 17.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 18.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 18.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 18.4 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 18.5 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
17487 HURLEY ST 18.5 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 18.6 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 18.7 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
1250 PACIFIC AVE 18.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1720 TERMINO AVE 19.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 19.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 19.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
18646 OXNARD ST 19.2 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
1200 ARROYO ST 19.2 miles
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 19.4 miles
Mission Hills, CA 91345
18335 VALLEY BLVD 19.8 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 19.8 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 19.9 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 19.9 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 19.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
15031 RINALDI ST 20.0 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 20.1 miles
Northridge, CA 91325
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 20.4 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105 20.6 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 20.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 20.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 21.0 miles
Covina, CA 91723
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 21.0 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 21.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 21.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
100 Oceangate, P245 21.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 21.3 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
13920 BREGER AVE 21.7 miles
SYLMAR, CA 91342
5601 DE SOTO AVE BLDG 1 21.8 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 21.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 21.9 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 21.9 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
250 S GRAND AVE 22.0 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 22.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 22.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1300 W 7TH ST 22.0 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
566 E LAMBERT RD 22.2 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 22.4 miles
BREA, CA 92821
6325 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD #501 22.7 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 22.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 23.0 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
12600 BEACH BLVD 23.6 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
1350 W COVINA BLVD 23.6 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
9700 DE SOTO AVE 23.8 miles
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 23.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 24.5 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 24.8 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 24.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 24.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 24.9 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 25.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
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 Los Angeles, California 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 Los Angeles, California 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 Los Angeles, California 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: Los Angeles
Los Angeles (/l??s ?ænd??l?s/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in California, the second most populous city in the United States, after New York City, and the third most populous city in North America. With an estimated population of four million, Los Angeles is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. The city is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, Hollywood and the entertainment industry, and its sprawling metropolis. Los Angeles is the largest city on the West Coast of North America.
Los Angeles is in a large basin bounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side and by mountains as high as 10,000 feet (3,000 m) on the other. The city proper, which covers about 469 square miles (1,210 km2), is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated county in the country. Los Angeles is also the principal city of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the second largest in the United States after that of New York City, with a population of 13.1 million. It is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach combined statistical area, also the nation's second most populous area with a 2015 estimated population of 18.7 million.
Los Angeles is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States, with a diverse economy in a broad range of professional and cultural fields. Los Angeles is also famous as the home of Hollywood, a major center of the world entertainment industry. A global city, it has been ranked 6th in the Global Cities Index and 9th in the Global Economic Power Index. The Los Angeles metropolitan area also has a gross metropolitan product of $1.044 trillion (as of 2017[update]), making it the third-largest in the world, after the Tokyo and New York metropolitan areas. Los Angeles hosted the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics and will host the event for a third time in 2028. The city also hosted the Miss Universe pageant twice, in 1990 and 2006, and was one of 9 American cities to host the 1994 FIFA men's soccer World Cup and one of 8 to host the 1999 FIFA women's soccer World Cup, hosting the final match for both tournaments.