STD Testing Centers
Summit, NJ
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Summit, New Jersey 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 Summit, NJ 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 Summit, New Jersey STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
200 US HIGHWAY 22 3.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 3.2 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
90 US HIGHWAY 22 3.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
406 MILLTOWN RD 3.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 3.7 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 4.2 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 4.3 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 4.3 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
2300 VAUXHALL RD 4.5 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
189 Elm St, Lower Level 4.7 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 4.7 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 5.2 miles
Union, NJ 7083
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 5.5 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
60 1ST ST 5.6 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
180 BOYDEN AVE 5.6 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
368 SPRING ST 5.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
325 STATE ROUTE 10 6.0 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 6.4 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
100 COMMERCE PL 6.8 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 7.0 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 7.1 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 7.2 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
456 PROSPECT AVE 7.5 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
500 WESTFIELD AVE 7.7 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 7.7 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 7.9 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 8.2 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 8.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
619 CHETWOOD ST 9.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
595 DIVISION ST 9.4 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
375 MCCARTER HWY 9.5 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
606 DOWD AVE 9.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
200 US HIGHWAY 46 9.6 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 9.6 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 9.7 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 9.7 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 9.9 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 10.0 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 10.0 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 10.0 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 10.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 10.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
221 CHESTNUT ST 10.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
190 BALDWIN RD 10.2 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 10.2 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
18 LYONS MALL 10.3 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
49 Claremont Avenue, 10.3 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
1200 GREEN ST 10.4 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 10.6 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
557 BROAD ST 10.8 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
450 BERGEN ST 10.9 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 10.9 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 10.9 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
102 James Street, Suite 201 11.1 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 11.2 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
150 FAIRFIELD RD 11.3 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
65 JAMES ST 11.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
891 TABOR RD 11.3 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 11.4 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 11.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 11.6 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 12.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 12.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 12.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 12.2 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
1080 STELTON RD 12.4 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
178 FLOYD ST 12.5 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
177 Avenue A, 12.5 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
259 TALMADGE RD 12.5 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 12.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 12.8 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
1100 Centennial Ave 12.8 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
276 E Main St, 12.9 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
138 AVENUE C 13.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
2960 Victory Boulevard 13.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
1355 BROAD ST 13.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 13.1 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 13.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
564 BROADWAY 13.3 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
338 W MAIN ST 13.3 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 13.4 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 13.4 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
880 AVENUE C 13.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
651 Willowbrook Road, 13.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
209 LEFANTE WAY 13.8 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 13.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 14.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
16 BROOKWOOD RD 14.1 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
560 NEW YORK AVE 14.2 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 14.2 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 14.2 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
On-site only 14.2 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
601 W UNION AVE 14.3 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
14 RALEIGH CT 14.3 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
77 CANON DR 14.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
141 MAIN ST 14.4 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
400 STATE ROUTE 10 14.4 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
601 West Union Avenue, 14.6 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
500 UNION BLVD 14.6 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 14.6 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 14.6 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 14.6 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 14.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
358 ARDEN AVE 14.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
854 W SIDE AVE 14.9 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
81 Randall Ave, 15.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
30 SEAVIEW DR 15.1 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
17 Sylvan St, 15.3 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 15.3 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
370 CAMPUS DR 15.4 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
71 UNION AVE STE 103 15.4 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 15.6 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
283 PIAGET AVE 15.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 15.7 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
3733 Richmond Avenue, 15.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
1139 MAIN AVENUE 15.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 15.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
636 EASTON AVE 15.9 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 15.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
On-site only 16.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 16.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 16.0 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 16.1 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
31 NEW DORP LN 16.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
261 Monmouth Street 16.1 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
350 Grove St 16.2 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 16.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
3311 Hylan Blvd, 16.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
522 CENTRAL AVE 16.7 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 16.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
4855 Hylan Blvd, 16.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
1361 Hylan Blvd, 16.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 16.9 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
95 HUDSON ST 17.3 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 17.6 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 17.7 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 17.7 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 17.7 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 17.9 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
759 HAMBURG TPKE 17.9 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
69 FIRST AVE 17.9 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 18.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 18.2 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 18.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 18.2 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
65 BROADWAY STE 903 18.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
66 SUNSET STRIP 18.3 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
501 STATE ROUTE 10 18.6 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
7601 4th Avenue, 18.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
324 WEST 14TH ST 18.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
15-01 BROADWAY 18.7 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 18.8 miles
New York, NY 10013
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 18.9 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
418 STATE ROUTE 18 19.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
150 NORTH ST 19.0 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 19.0 miles
New York, NY 10013
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 19.0 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
202 W 23RD ST 19.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
120 Atlantic Avenue, 19.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
184 ESSEX ST 19.2 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 19.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 19.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
146 Pierrepont Street, 19.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 19.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 19.4 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
50 COURT ST STE 1002 19.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
601 W 51ST ST 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
72 HAMBURG TPKE 19.5 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 19.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 19.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
408 W 45TH ST 19.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
330 W 42ND ST 19.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 19.5 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
303 OMNI DR 19.5 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
22-11 STATE RT 208 19.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
265 CHERRY ST 146 19.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
1 ORCHARD ST 19.6 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
1 METROTECH CTR 19.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 19.7 miles
New York, NY 10010
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 19.8 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
380 2ND AVE 19.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 19.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
55 E 34TH ST 19.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
418-420 5TH AVE 19.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
264 1ST ST 19.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
348 13th Street, Suite 102 20.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 20.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
1272 51st Street, 20.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
385 Prospect Ave, 20.2 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 20.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
4420 13TH AVE 20.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
1114 GOFFLE RD 20.4 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
730 3RD AVE 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
425 PARK AVE 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
919 2ND AVE 20.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 20.6 miles
New York, NY 10022
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 20.7 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 20.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 20.9 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
401 GOFFLE RD 21.0 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
663 PALISADE AVE 21.0 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 21.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
65 E 76th St, 21.1 miles
New York, NY 10021
6413 BAY PARKWAY 21.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
68 NASSAU AVE 21.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 21.5 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
718 TEANECK RD 21.5 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
1248 Fulton Street 21.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 21.7 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
193 Route 17 South 21.8 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 21.8 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 21.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
127 Union St, 21.9 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
68 Graham Ave 21.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
561 CRANBURY RD 21.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
6 FELLEN PL 21.9 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
19 YAWPO AVE 21.9 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
620 CRANBURY RD 21.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
400 E 26TH ST 22.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
98 N MARYLAND AVE 22.1 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
65 LOVE LN 22.1 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
619 Throop Avenue 22.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
144 LEWIS AVE 22.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
31-00 47TH AVENUE 22.3 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 22.3 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 22.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
3421 BROADWAY 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
140 FRANKLIN RD 22.5 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 22.6 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 22.6 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
Onsite Only #1R 23.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 23.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 23.1 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 23.1 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
962 MADISON ST APT 1 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 23.2 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 23.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 23.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
3014 37th St, 23.4 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
704 N Beers St, 23.4 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 23.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 23.5 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
25-15 STEINWAY ST 23.7 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
109 AUDUBON AVE 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
408 Rockaway Avenue, 23.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
464 Hudson Terrace, 24.0 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
2422 KNAPP ST 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 24.0 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
2035 RALPH AVE A10 24.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 24.1 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 24.1 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
4275 65TH PL 24.1 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 24.1 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 24.2 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 24.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
40 WASHINGTON AVE 24.3 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 24.3 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
6655 FRESH POND RD 24.4 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
7301 GRAND AVE 24.5 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 24.6 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
6311 QUEENS BLVD 24.6 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 24.8 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
800 SYLVAN AVE 24.8 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 25.0 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
4876 BROADWAY 25.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
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 Summit, New Jersey 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 Summit, New Jersey 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 Summit, New Jersey 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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