Reading, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 88,423 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.9%

Population (male): 42,480

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $758.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Reading: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Reading, PA

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Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, PA 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 Reading, Pennsylvania STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE 0.8 miles

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

520 E Lancaster Ave, 2.5 miles

520 E Lancaster Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607
Categories: Shillington PA

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL 2.6 miles

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130 2.6 miles

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Categories: Wyomissing PA

3050 N 5th Street Hwy, 3.1 miles

3050 N 5th Street Hwy,
Reading, PA 19605
Categories: Reading PA

WALNUT ST 3.4 miles

WALNUT ST
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113 3.4 miles

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

4400 Perkiomen Ave, 3.7 miles

4400 Perkiomen Ave,
Reading, PA 19606
Categories: Reading PA

2500 BERNVILLE RD 4.0 miles

2500 BERNVILLE RD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE 4.4 miles

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4 4.4 miles

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

1114 COMMONS BLVD 4.7 miles

1114 COMMONS BLVD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

321 N Furnace St, 7.8 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Categories: Birdsboro PA

45 S PINE ST 13.5 miles

45 S PINE ST
ELVERSON, PA 19520
Categories: ELVERSON PA

400-B South 4th Street, 15.0 miles

400-B South 4th Street,
Hamburg, PA 19526
Categories: Hamburg PA

1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 16.2 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Categories: Gilbertsville PA

446 N READING RD 16.2 miles

446 N READING RD
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Categories: EPHRATA PA

112 N Reading Rd, 17.0 miles

112 N Reading Rd,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Categories: Ephrata PA

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 17.2 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

44 EAST AVE 17.3 miles

44 EAST AVE
STRAUSSTOWN, PA 19559
Categories: STRAUSSTOWN PA

1323 Rt 100, 17.3 miles

1323 Rt 100,
Barto, PA 19504
Categories: Barto PA

1600 E HIGH ST 17.7 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

1569 Medical Dr, 17.8 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
Categories: Pottstown PA

435 S KINZER AVE 18.0 miles

435 S KINZER AVE
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
Categories: NEW HOLLAND PA

2089 E HIGH ST 18.1 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

725 E Lincoln Ave, 18.9 miles

725 E Lincoln Ave,
Myerstown, PA 17067
Categories: Myerstown PA

4237 OREGON PIKE 21.4 miles

4237 OREGON PIKE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Categories: EPHRATA PA

1235 Horseshoe Pike, 22.3 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 22.5 miles

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
Categories: TREXLERTOWN PA

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 22.5 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
Categories: CHESTER PA

622 Gravel Pike, 22.6 miles

622 Gravel Pike,
East Greenville, PA 18041
Categories: East Greenville PA

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 22.8 miles

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
Categories: Macungie PA

1120 CENTRE TPKE 22.8 miles

1120 CENTRE TPKE
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Categories: ORWIGSBURG PA

227 S ROUTE 100 23.0 miles

227 S ROUTE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 23.2 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 23.2 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

201 REECEVILLE RD 23.7 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 24.0 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 24.1 miles

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Categories: PENNSBURG PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 24.1 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 24.1 miles

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102,
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

5275 LINCOLN HWY 24.3 miles

5275 LINCOLN HWY
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

1500 HIGHLANDS DR 24.4 miles

1500 HIGHLANDS DR
LITITZ, PA 17543
Categories: LITITZ PA

950 Octorara Trail 24.7 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Categories: Parkesburg PA

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 24.7 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

102 Schubert Dr 24.7 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 24.8 miles

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 24.9 miles

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 25.0 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

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 Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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

  1. After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
  2. If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
  3. 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: Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/?r?d??/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area.

The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster) is strategically situated along a major transportation route from Central to Eastern Pennsylvania, and lent its name to the now-defunct Reading Railroad, which transported anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania Coal Region to the eastern United States via the Port of Philadelphia. Reading Railroad is one of the four railroad properties in the classic United States version of the Monopoly board game.

Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry. It has been known as "The Pretzel City", because of numerous local pretzel bakeries. Currently, Bachman, Dieffenbach, Tom Sturgis, and Unique Pretzel bakeries call the Reading area home.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 88,423 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.9%

Population (male): 42,480

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $758.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Reading: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

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