Tonka Bay, MN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 51.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,543.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.3%

Sex Offenders:

Elevation: 940 feet

Land Area: 0.95 square miles.

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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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Tonka Bay, MN

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Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Tonka Bay, Minnesota 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 Tonka Bay, MN 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 Tonka Bay, Minnesota STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.

2000 PLYMOUTH RD STE 100 7.8 miles

2000 PLYMOUTH RD STE 100
MINNETONKA, MN 55305
Categories: MINNETONKA MN

1580 WHITE OAK DR STE 100 8.0 miles

1580 WHITE OAK DR STE 100
CHASKA, MN 55318
Categories: CHASKA MN

119 W 4TH ST STE 3 9.2 miles

119 W 4TH ST STE 3
CHASKA, MN 55318
Categories: CHASKA MN

2855 CAMPUS DR STE 400 9.2 miles

2855 CAMPUS DR STE 400
PLYMOUTH, MN 55441
Categories: PLYMOUTH MN

7475 FLYING CLOUD DR APT 557 9.3 miles

7475 FLYING CLOUD DR APT 557
EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344
Categories: EDEN PRARIE MN

701 DECATUR AVE N STE 101 10.7 miles

701 DECATUR AVE N STE 101
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

8301 GOLDEN VALLEY RD STE 100 11.0 miles

8301 GOLDEN VALLEY RD STE 100
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

9358 ENSIGN AVE S STE C 11.2 miles

9358 ENSIGN AVE S STE C
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438
Categories: BLOOMINGTON MN

4345 NATHAN LN N STE G 11.8 miles

4345 NATHAN LN N STE G
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442
Categories: PLYMOUTH MN

3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD 12.0 miles

3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
Categories: SAINT LOUIS PARK MN

2300 NEVADA AVE N 12.1 miles

2300 NEVADA AVE N
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

5100 GAMBLE DR STE 100 12.4 miles

5100 GAMBLE DR STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

5685 DULUTH ST 12.9 miles

5685 DULUTH ST
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

4221 WINNETKA AVE N 12.9 miles

4221 WINNETKA AVE N
NEW HOPE, MN 55428
Categories: NEW HOPE MN

6525 France Ave. Ste320, 13.0 miles

6525 France Ave. Ste320,
Edina, MN 55435
Categories: Edina MN

6545 FRANCE AVE S STE 641 13.1 miles

6545 FRANCE AVE S STE 641
EDINA, MN 55435
Categories: EDINA MN

6515 BARRIE RD 13.3 miles

6515 BARRIE RD
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

5001 AMERICAN BLVD W STE 945 SOUTHGATE BLDG 13.8 miles

5001 AMERICAN BLVD W STE 945 SOUTHGATE BLDG
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437
Categories: BLOOMINGTON MN

7840 VINEWOOD LN 14.0 miles

7840 VINEWOOD LN
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
Categories: MAPLE GROVE MN

9000 Walnut St 14.3 miles

9000 Walnut St
Rockford, MN 55373
Categories: Rockford MN

4080 W BROADWAY AVE STE 200 14.5 miles

4080 W BROADWAY AVE STE 200
ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422
Categories: ROBBINSDALE MN

6001 EGAN DR STE 120 15.3 miles

6001 EGAN DR STE 120
SAVAGE, MN 55378
Categories: SAVAGE MN

6944 NICOLLET AVE 15.5 miles

6944 NICOLLET AVE
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
Categories: RICHFIELD MN

825 NICOLLET MALL, STE 406 15.9 miles

825 NICOLLET MALL, STE 406
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

4135 HIGHWAY 13 W 16.0 miles

4135 HIGHWAY 13 W
SAVAGE, MN 55378
Categories: SAVAGE MN

333 WASHINGTON AVE N STE 300 16.1 miles

333 WASHINGTON AVE N STE 300
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

2925 Chicago Ave 16.2 miles

2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Categories: Minneapolis MN

10000 ZANE AVE N 16.9 miles

10000 ZANE AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
Categories: BROOKLYN PARK MN

2781 FREEWAY BLVD STE 120 17.1 miles

2781 FREEWAY BLVD STE 120
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
Categories: BROOKLYN CENTER MN

9201 WYOMING AVE N 17.2 miles

9201 WYOMING AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445
Categories: BROOKLYN PARK MN

2626 E 82ND ST ste 105 17.3 miles

2626 E 82ND ST ste 105
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
Categories: BLOOMINGTON MN

2220 RIVERSIDE AVE 17.4 miles

2220 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

2716 EAST 82ND ST 18.0 miles

2716 EAST 82ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
Categories: BLOOMINGTON MN

7550 34TH AVE S 18.3 miles

7550 34TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

add1 add2 18.4 miles

add1 add2
city1, SC 55555
Categories: city1 SC

Jung-gu Dong-in 2ga 222-1 3rd floor Daegu 18.4 miles

Jung-gu Dong-in 2ga 222-1 3rd floor Daegu
ROK, MO 55555
Categories: ROK MO

17 Middlewoods Way Barnsley 18.4 miles

17 Middlewoods Way Barnsley
South Yorkshire, MO 55555
Categories: South Yorkshire MO

Haknamro 17Gil 20-16 Hite Vil 3rd Floor, Apt #301 18.4 miles

Haknamro 17Gil 20-16 Hite Vil 3rd Floor, Apt #301
Daegu Buk-gu South Korea, MO 55555
Categories: Daegu Buk-gu South Korea MO

10th Floor, No 34 Nanking East Road, Section 1 18.4 miles

10th Floor, No 34 Nanking East Road, Section 1
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., MO 55555
Categories: Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. MO

Menara Prima 2nd Floor 18.4 miles

Menara Prima 2nd Floor
Jakarta Indonesia, MO 55555
Categories: Jakarta Indonesia MO

110 Venezuela Str, - 6th Fl. - Suite A Capital Federal - zip 1095 18.4 miles

110 Venezuela Str, - 6th Fl. - Suite A Capital Federal - zip 1095
Buenos Aires, MO 55555
Categories: Buenos Aires MO

Via X Ottobre, 89 96011 Augusta 18.4 miles

Via X Ottobre, 89 96011 Augusta
Italy, MO 55555
Categories: Italy MO

9 Orabi Square Al-Manshia 18.4 miles

9 Orabi Square Al-Manshia
Alexandria, MO 55555
Categories: Alexandria MO

3 Shenton Way#02-09 Shenton House 18.4 miles

3 Shenton Way#02-09 Shenton House
Singapore 068805, MO 55555
Categories: Singapore 068805 MO

5001 Beach Road 08-09 Golden Mile Complex 18.4 miles

5001 Beach Road 08-09 Golden Mile Complex
Singapore, MO 55555
Categories: Singapore MO

74 McCoy street Myaree 18.4 miles

74 McCoy street Myaree
Western Australia, KS 55555
Categories: Western Australia KS

Curacao International Airport 18.4 miles

Curacao International Airport
Curacao, KS 55555
Categories: Curacao KS

Via Epomeo 481 Naples 18.4 miles

Via Epomeo 481 Naples
Italy 80126, KS 55555
Categories: Italy 80126 KS

6a avenida 7-90 zona 10 Guatemala 18.4 miles

6a avenida 7-90 zona 10 Guatemala
Guatemala C A, KS 55555
Categories: Guatemala C A KS

Place D?Herchies 13 Herchies 18.4 miles

Place D?Herchies 13 Herchies
Belgium 7050, KS 55555
Categories: Belgium 7050 KS

Theodorenstrasse 14a Wiesbaden 18.4 miles

Theodorenstrasse 14a Wiesbaden
German 61589, KS 55555
Categories: German 61589 KS

Mangaf Block 2 Street 24 Bldg 4 Apartment 4 Elite Residence 2 18.4 miles

Mangaf Block 2 Street 24 Bldg 4 Apartment 4 Elite Residence 2
Camp Arifjan Kuwait, KS 55555
Categories: Camp Arifjan Kuwait KS

Calle 94 No. 15-45 Bogota 18.4 miles

Calle 94 No. 15-45 Bogota
Colombia, KS 55555
Categories: Colombia KS

America Kaigun Hario Jyuutaku 5022 C Newport Lane 4057 27 Egami Cho 18.4 miles

America Kaigun Hario Jyuutaku 5022 C Newport Lane 4057 27 Egami Cho
Sasebo Nagasaki Japan 8593244, KS 55555
Categories: Sasebo Nagasaki Japan 8593244 KS

5-15 Fujiwara cho Sasebo city, Nagasaki Ken 18.4 miles

5-15 Fujiwara cho Sasebo city, Nagasaki Ken
Japan 857-0832, KS 55555
Categories: Japan 857-0832 KS

Jataro Ind ISAF-Camp KAIA North 100 Kabul 18.4 miles

Jataro Ind ISAF-Camp KAIA North 100 Kabul
Afghanistan, KS 55555
Categories: Afghanistan KS

Hajvali KM 7 Pristina 18.4 miles

Hajvali KM 7 Pristina
Kosovo 10000, KS 55555
Categories: Kosovo 10000 KS

10 Rue Royale Paris 18.4 miles

10 Rue Royale Paris
France 75008, KS 55555
Categories: France 75008 KS

2-45-1 Aragusuku Melon Rumie-ru Apt 206 Ginowan City Okinawa 18.4 miles

2-45-1 Aragusuku Melon Rumie-ru Apt 206 Ginowan City Okinawa
Japan 901-2201, KS 55555
Categories: Japan 901-2201 KS

Harbour Quay, 100 Preston?s Road London 18.4 miles

Harbour Quay, 100 Preston?s Road London
United Kingdom E149PH, KS 55555
Categories: United Kingdom E149PH KS

24 Gaston St. Lange Park Chaguanas 18.4 miles

24 Gaston St. Lange Park Chaguanas
Trinidad and Tobago 500702, KS 55555
Categories: Trinidad and Tobago 500702 KS

Yamaguchi-ken Iwakuni-shi, Monzen-cho 5 chome 18.4 miles

Yamaguchi-ken Iwakuni-shi, Monzen-cho 5 chome
Kanrichi 962-A Japan 740-0031, KS 55555
Categories: Kanrichi 962-A Japan 740-0031 KS

1-3-5 Takahara, Shima Heights Apt. #1 18.4 miles

1-3-5 Takahara, Shima Heights Apt. #1
Okinawa City Japan, KS 55555
Categories: Okinawa City Japan KS

Rue De la Baille #39 18.4 miles

Rue De la Baille #39
Lens Belgium 7870, KS 55555
Categories: Lens Belgium 7870 KS

Schott Bldg, Drummond Rd Astonfields Ind Est 18.4 miles

Schott Bldg, Drummond Rd Astonfields Ind Est
Stafford, KS 55555
Categories: Stafford KS

1661 SAINT ANTHONY AVE FL 2 18.7 miles

1661 SAINT ANTHONY AVE FL 2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

4000 CENTRAL AVE NE 18.7 miles

4000 CENTRAL AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
Categories: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN

21395 JOHN MILLESS DR 18.9 miles

21395 JOHN MILLESS DR
ROGERS, MN 55374
Categories: ROGERS MN

1700 HIGHWAY 25 N 19.7 miles

1700 HIGHWAY 25 N
BUFFALO, MN 55313
Categories: BUFFALO MN

4651 Nicols Rd 20.3 miles

4651 Nicols Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
Categories: Eagan MN

400 CENTRAL AVE E STE 20 20.3 miles

400 CENTRAL AVE E STE 20
SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376
Categories: SAINT MICHAEL MN

4651 Nicols Rd Ste 107 20.4 miles

4651 Nicols Rd Ste 107
Eagan, MN 55122
Categories: Eagan MN

480 OSBORNE RD NE STE 400 20.7 miles

480 OSBORNE RD NE STE 400
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
Categories: FRIDLEY MN

550 OSBORNE RD NE 20.8 miles

550 OSBORNE RD NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

7675 MADISON ST NE 20.9 miles

7675 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
Categories: FRIDLEY MN

600 County Road D West, Suite 11 20.9 miles

600 County Road D West, Suite 11
New Brighton, MN 55112
Categories: New Brighton MN

393 DUNLAP ST N STE 120 CENTRAL MEDICAL MIDWAY BLDG 20.9 miles

393 DUNLAP ST N STE 120 CENTRAL MEDICAL MIDWAY BLDG
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

570 Asbury St, Ste 101 Hamline Park Plaza 20.9 miles

570 Asbury St, Ste 101 Hamline Park Plaza
St Paul, MN 55104
Categories: St Paul MN

2520 PILOT KNOB RD STE 250 21.0 miles

2520 PILOT KNOB RD STE 250
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120
Categories: MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN

402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D 21.1 miles

402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D
NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
Categories: NEW BRIGHTON MN

9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW 21.5 miles

9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
Categories: COON RAPIDS MN

1141 UNIVERSITY AVE W 21.7 miles

1141 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

10000 QUINCE ST NW 21.8 miles

10000 QUINCE ST NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
Categories: COON RAPIDS MN

601 Jacob Lane 21.8 miles

601 Jacob Lane
Anoka, MN 55303
Categories: Anoka MN

2321 7TH AVE 22.0 miles

2321 7TH AVE
ANOKA, MN 55303
Categories: ANOKA MN

2233 HAMLINE AVE N STE 130 22.0 miles

2233 HAMLINE AVE N STE 130
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

7372 143RD STREET CT 22.1 miles

7372 143RD STREET CT
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
Categories: APPLE VALLEY MN

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W STE 41 22.4 miles

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W STE 41
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

1955 COUNTY ROAD B2 W 22.4 miles

1955 COUNTY ROAD B2 W
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W 22.4 miles

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

7850 RIVERDALE DR NW STE D 22.4 miles

7850 RIVERDALE DR NW STE D
RAMSEY, MN 55303
Categories: RAMSEY MN

1110 YANKEE DOODLE RD 22.5 miles

1110 YANKEE DOODLE RD
EAGAN, MN 55121
Categories: EAGAN MN

700 W PRAIRIE ST 22.6 miles

700 W PRAIRIE ST
BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011
Categories: BELLE PLAINE MN

14655 GALAXIE AVE 22.6 miles

14655 GALAXIE AVE
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
Categories: APPLE VALLEY MN

1008 COMMERCIAL DR STE 2B 22.9 miles

1008 COMMERCIAL DR STE 2B
BUFFALO, MN 55313
Categories: BUFFALO MN

6551 Jansen Avenue NE Ste 102 23.1 miles

6551 Jansen Avenue NE Ste 102
Albertville, MN 55301
Categories: Albertville MN

303 CATLIN ST 23.4 miles

303 CATLIN ST
BUFFALO, MN 55313
Categories: BUFFALO MN

10190 BALTIMORE ST NE STE 100 23.7 miles

10190 BALTIMORE ST NE STE 100
BLAINE, MN 55449
Categories: BLAINE MN

11276 210TH ST W Ste 104 23.7 miles

11276 210TH ST W Ste 104
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044
Categories: LAKEVILLE MN

205 WABASHA ST S 24.6 miles

205 WABASHA ST S
SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

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** 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.

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When completed you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing location in the Tonka Bay, Minnesota 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 Tonka Bay, Minnesota 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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Median Age: 51.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,543.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.3%

Sex Offenders:

Elevation: 940 feet

Land Area: 0.95 square miles.

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