STD Testing Centers
Medford, MA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Medford, Massachusetts 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 Medford, MA 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 Medford, Massachusetts STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
92 HIGH ST 0.3 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
37 MANNING ST 0.5 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
20 S BORDER RD 0.8 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
101 STATION LNDG 1.6 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
219 CENTRE ST 1.8 miles
MALDEN, MA 2148
10 CAMBRIA ST 2.2 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
5 MIDDLESEX AVE 2.2 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
16 WESTWOOD RD 2.2 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
12 EVERETT ST 2.7 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
601 Concord Ave 2.8 miles
Cambridge, MA 2138
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 3.1 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 3.1 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 3.1 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Onsite Only #1 3.8 miles
Cambridge, MA 2139
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 3.9 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
114 WESTERN AVE 3.9 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
124 WESTERN AVE 3.9 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
41 CARLETON RD 4.1 miles
BELMONT, MA 2478
98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 4.3 miles
BOSTON, MA 2114
52 BOW ST 4.6 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
376 Arsenal Street 4.8 miles
Watertown, MA 2472
1 HARBORSIDE DR 5.0 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
101 ARCH ST STE 20 5.0 miles
BOSTON, MA 2110
1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 5.1 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 5.1 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
358 HARVARD ST 5.2 miles
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
1285 Beacon St 5.3 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 5.3 miles
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
POH on-site only 5.4 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
Onsite Only 5.4 miles
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 5.5 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 5.5 miles
Woburn, MA 1801
319 Longwood Ave, 5.6 miles
Boston, MA 2115
500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 5.7 miles
BEVERLY, MA 1915
16 Main Street 5.7 miles
Stoneham, MA 2180
850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 6.0 miles
BOSTON, MA 2118
156 SAINT ANDREW RD 6.0 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
On-site only 6.1 miles
Wakefield, MA 1880
125 PARKER HILL AVE 6.1 miles
BOSTON, MA 2120
371 BROADWAY 6.8 miles
SAUGUS, MA 1906
90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 6.9 miles
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
35 BEDFORD ST 7.0 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
58 BEDFORD ST 7.0 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
52 CREST AVE STE 7A 7.1 miles
WINTHROP, MA 2152
9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 7.4 miles
WINTHROP, MA 2152
17 MAIN ST APT 2A 7.4 miles
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
1 MARINA PARK DR. 7.8 miles
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 7.9 miles
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
9 HOPE AVE 8.0 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
70 HOPE AVE APT 409 8.0 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
1030 MAIN ST 8.1 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2451
271 WESTERN AVE STE102 8.5 miles
LYNN, MA 1904
51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 8.7 miles
Waltham, MA 2453
48 HAMILTON AVE 9.7 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
1996 CENTRE ST 9.8 miles
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
2100 DORCHESTER AVE 9.9 miles
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
66B CONCORD ST 10.1 miles
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 10.6 miles
PEABODY, MA 1960
922 HIGHLAND AVE 10.9 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
199 REEDSDALE RD 11.5 miles
MILTON, MA 2186
286 NEHOIDEN ST 11.6 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
92 HIGHLAND ST 11.7 miles
MILTON, MA 2186
148 CHESTNUT ST 11.8 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
510 BOSTON RD 12.0 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
229 Andover Street 12.0 miles
Peabody, MA 1960
200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 12.1 miles
DEDHAM, MA 2026
370 PROVIDENCE HWY 12.2 miles
DEDHAM, MA 2026
140 Commonwealth Ave, 12.4 miles
Danvers, MA 1923
165 GRANITE ST 13.0 miles
QUINCY, MA 2169
21 SCHOOL ST 13.1 miles
QUINCY, MA 2169
500 Congress St Ste 1e, 13.5 miles
Quincy, MA 2169
2 Adams Place Suite 305 13.6 miles
Quincy, MA 2169
10 FORBES RD STE 260E 14.3 miles
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 14.4 miles
Braintree, MA 2184
221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 14.4 miles
Billerica, MA 1862
194 NORTH ST 14.5 miles
DANVERS, MA 1923
485 GRANITE ST 14.8 miles
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
190 N MAIN ST 15.3 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
759 GRANITE ST 15.3 miles
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 15.5 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
100 BAY STATE DR 15.6 miles
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
250 POND ST 15.8 miles
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
345 MAIN ST 16.1 miles
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
P.O. Box 546 16.1 miles
Andover, MA 1810
101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 16.6 miles
NORWOOD, MA 2062
7 FRANCINE RD 16.7 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
700 Rogers Street, 17.1 miles
Lowell, MA 1854
38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 17.6 miles
NORWOOD, MA 2062
50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 17.6 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
7 DEANE ST 17.6 miles
MAYNARD, MA 1754
39 Village Square, 17.6 miles
Chelmsford, MA 1824
335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 17.7 miles
Norwood, MA 2062
138 Haverhill St, 17.9 miles
Andover, MA 1810
100 JOHN RD 18.4 miles
CANTON, MA 2021
851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 18.4 miles
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 18.4 miles
Framingham, MA 1702
1 HOSPITAL DR 18.5 miles
LOWELL, MA 1852
7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 18.6 miles
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 18.7 miles
Cohasset, MA 2025
286 WASHINGTON ST 19.4 miles
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 19.6 miles
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
200 SUTTON ST STE 135 20.0 miles
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
75 Stockwell Dr 20.1 miles
Avon, MA 2322
1 GENERAL ST 20.2 miles
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
42 Washington Street 20.4 miles
Norwell, MA 2061
1 Branch St, 20.6 miles
Methuen, MA 1844
966 PARK ST UNIT B7 21.3 miles
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
60 EAST ST STE 1400 21.5 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
28 Newton St 22.7 miles
Southboro, MA 1772
411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 22.8 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 22.8 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
1399 WASHINGTON ST 23.2 miles
HANOVER, MA 2339
81B MAIN ST 23.3 miles
MEDWAY, MA 2053
157 UNION ST 23.3 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
157 UNION ST 23.3 miles
MARLBORO, MA 1752
5 WINTER ST 23.4 miles
HUDSON, MA 1749
210 Quincy Ave, 23.5 miles
Brockton, MA 2302
215 SUMMER ST STE 14 24.8 miles
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
42 BOSTON POST RD W 24.9 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Onsite Only 25.0 miles
Whitman, MA 2382
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 Medford, Massachusetts 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 Medford, Massachusetts 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 Medford, Massachusetts 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: Medford, Massachusetts
Medford is a city 3.2 miles northwest of downtown Boston on the Mystic River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. In the 2010 U.S. Census, Medford's population was 56,173. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Medford and Somerville border.
Medford was settled in 1630 as part of Charlestown. The area was originally called "Mistick" by Thomas Dudley (a name which persisted for many decades), which his party renamed "Meadford". The name may have come from a description of the "meadow by the ford" in the Mystic River, or from two locations in England that Cradock may have known: the hamlet of Mayford or Metford in Staffordshire near Caverswall, or from the parish of Maidford or Medford (now Towcester, Northamptonshire). In 1634, the land north of the Mystic River became the private plantation of former Governor Matthew Cradock; across the river was Ten Hills Farm, which belonged to John Winthrop, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony.
In 1637, the first bridge (a toll bridge) across the Mystic River was built at the site of the present-day Cradock Bridge, which carries Main Street into Medford Square. It would be the only bridge across the Mystic until 1787, and as such became a major route for traffic coming into Boston from the north (though ferries and fords were also used). The bridge would be rebuilt in 1880 and 1909.