STD Testing Centers
Stickney, IL
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No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Stickney, Illinois 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 Stickney, IL 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 Stickney, Illinois STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
8755 S HARLEM AVE 1.0 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
5660 W 95TH ST 1.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
6500 W 65TH ST 2.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 3.0 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
5015 W 65TH ST 3.3 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 3.4 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 4.1 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 4.3 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
4940 S CICERO AVE 4.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
9532 EAGLE WAY 4.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
12255 S 80TH AVE 4.9 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 5.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
6170 JOLIET RD 5.6 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
4800 W 129TH ST 5.9 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
4742 CAL SAG RD 6.0 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 6.1 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
1734 W 105TH ST 6.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 7.1 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 7.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
2310 York St Ste 4A 7.4 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
125 N LA GRANGE RD 7.6 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
ONSITE ONLY 7.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
12647 S JUSTINE ST 7.9 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
onsite for POH only 8.0 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
5601 W CERMAK RD 8.1 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 8.2 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
7222 W CERMAK RD 8.2 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 8.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
650 W 51ST ST 8.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 8.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
12942 S CARPENTER ST 8.5 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 9.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 9.3 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
900 E 103RD ST 9.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 9.4 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 9.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 9.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 9.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
2450 WOLF RD STE I 9.8 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 9.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 10.0 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
7421 S CASS AVE 10.1 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
413 S HARVEY AVE 10.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
18W125 RODGERS CT 10.3 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
2361 Reliable Parkway 10.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 10.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2615 HARRISON ST 10.5 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1974 E 73RD ST 10.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
17148 HARLEM AVE 10.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
15600 HONORE AVE 10.7 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
16501 KEDZIE AVE 10.9 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
537 N HARVEY AVE 11.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
10737 W. 165TH STREET 11.2 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 11.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
2929 S ELLIS AVE 11.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1113 Fairview Ave, 11.4 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 11.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 11.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 12.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 12.1 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
Fitness Department, 12.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
1230 W LAKE ST 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
600 W ADAMS ST 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
811 S STATE ST STE B 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
614 W MONROE ST 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 12.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 12.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 12.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 12.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 13.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
7530 WOODWARD AVE 13.0 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 13.0 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
14330 S WILL COOK RD 13.1 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
1520 N DAMEN AVE 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 13.3 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 13.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
219 W CHICAGO AVE 13.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
16246 PRINCE DR 13.6 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 13.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 13.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
18665 DIXIE HWY 14.0 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 14.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 14.0 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 14.1 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
7107 W BELMONT AVE 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 14.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
10137 GRAND AVE 14.5 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 14.5 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
PO BOX 63 14.8 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 14.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
250 E MAPLE ST 15.0 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
1595 VALENCIA CT 15.0 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
565 N YORK ST 15.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 15.1 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 15.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
16221 W 159th St 15.3 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
4020 S CALUMET AVE 15.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 15.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
321 W LAKE ST STE C 15.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 15.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2868 N BROADWAY ST 15.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
4211 N CICERO AVE 15.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 15.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 15.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
480 QUADRANGLE DR 15.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 15.7 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 15.7 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 15.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
17665 Torrence Ave, 15.9 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
484 W Boughton Rd, 15.9 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4200 MANNHEIM RD 16.2 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
813 SIBLEY ST 16.2 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
639 W NORTH AVE 16.3 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 16.3 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 16.4 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 16.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 16.5 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
2741 RIDGE RD 16.7 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 16.7 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
6624 MONROE AVE 16.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 17.1 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
1010 165TH ST 17.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 17.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
1423 CHICAGO RD 17.3 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
1190 S NAPER BLVD 17.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
7742 W HIGGINS RD 17.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 17.5 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 17.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1000 S HAMILTON ST 17.5 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
1240 IL ROUTE 83 17.7 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
621 E LINCOLN HWY 17.7 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 17.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
303 W LAKE ST 17.9 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
7905 CALUMET AVE 17.9 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 18.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 18.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 18.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
8135 S Calumet Ave 18.2 miles
Munster, IN 46321
2300 W PETERSON AVE 18.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
4321 FIR ST STE 313 18.4 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 18.4 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 18.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 18.8 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
2450 169TH ST 18.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
6140 N BROADWAY ST 19.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
701 WINTHROP AVE 19.1 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.1 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
3301 N Ashland 19.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
726 S WEBER RD 19.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
1339 W LAKE ST 19.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 20.1 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 20.3 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
7501 W 15TH AVE 20.7 miles
GARY, IN 46406
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 21.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 21.1 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 21.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
24 JOLIET ST 21.2 miles
DYER, IN 46311
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 21.2 miles
GARY, IN 46406
6449 DEMPSTER ST 21.2 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 21.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
16101 WEBER RD 21.3 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 21.4 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
1830 JARVIS AVE 21.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
25711 S Egyptian Trail 21.5 miles
Monee, IL 60449
3145 45TH ST STE F 21.7 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
4519 W 5TH AVE 21.9 miles
GARY, IN 46406
1573 N CLINE AVE 22.0 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 22.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 22.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
113 W LAKE ST 22.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 22.2 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
1971 Gowdy Road 22.2 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
8630 W GOLF RD 22.4 miles
NILES, IL 60714
800 N LARKIN AVE 22.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1 KRAFT CT 22.5 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
24600 W 127TH ST 22.6 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 22.7 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 22.7 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
100 N RIVER RD 22.8 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 22.9 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 22.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2306 ESSINGTON RD 23.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 23.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2025 S CHICAGO ST 23.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 23.1 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
1060 S ELMHURST RD 23.1 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
330 MADISON ST STE B2 23.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 23.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 23.3 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
32 UNO CIR 23.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 23.6 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 23.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 23.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
3052 WEBER DR 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2380 S ELMHURST RD 23.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
750 ESSINGTON RD 24.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1217 US HIGHWAY 41 24.2 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
1214 Brownwood Ste B 24.4 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 24.5 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
2000 OGDEN AVE 24.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
519 S ROSELLE RD 25.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
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 Stickney, Illinois 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 Stickney, Illinois 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 Stickney, Illinois 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: Stickney, Illinois
Stickney is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The village is named for Alpheus Beede Stickney, a railroad executive who played a central role in establishing the Clearing Industrial District. The population was 6,786 at the 2010 census. It was well known in the 1920s and early 1930s as the home for several bordellos linked to mobster Al Capone's empire.
The largest wastewater treatment plant in the world, the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (Stickney WRP), is located within the village.[citation needed] This facility is operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
According to the 2010 census, Stickney has a total area of 1.966 square miles (5.09 km2), of which 1.93 square miles (5.00 km2) (or 98.17%) is land and 0.036 square miles (0.09 km2) (or 1.83%) is water.