STD Testing Centers
Whittier, CA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Whittier, California 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 Whittier, CA 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 Whittier, California STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 0.9 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 1.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 1.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 2.7 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 3.5 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 3.6 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 4.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 4.6 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 4.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 4.7 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 6.0 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 6.0 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 6.0 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
3430 GARFIELD AVE 6.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 6.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 6.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
17487 HURLEY ST 6.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 6.7 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 6.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 6.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 6.9 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 7.3 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 7.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 7.6 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 7.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
18335 VALLEY BLVD 7.7 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 7.9 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 8.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 8.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
725 S ORANGE AVE 8.1 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 8.2 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 8.3 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 8.4 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 8.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 8.9 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
566 E LAMBERT RD 9.1 miles
BREA, CA 92821
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 9.2 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 9.3 miles
BREA, CA 92821
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 9.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 9.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
940 E MAIN ST 9.6 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 9.8 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 9.9 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
100 S RAYMOND AVE 10.0 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 10.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 10.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 10.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 10.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
56 E DUARTE RD 10.4 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 10.4 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 10.4 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 10.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 10.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 10.8 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
5205 Lakewood Blvd 10.8 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 10.8 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 10.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
6529 SEVILLE AVE 10.9 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
3851 S SOTO ST 10.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 10.9 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 11.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 11.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 11.5 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 11.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 11.7 miles
Covina, CA 91723
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 11.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 12.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 12.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 12.2 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 12.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 12.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 12.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 12.5 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
124 N VIGNES ST 12.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 12.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 12.6 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 12.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1301 N ROSE DR 12.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 12.7 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 12.8 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 12.9 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 12.9 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 13.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 13.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
823 N BROADWAY 13.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
5862 AVALON BLVD 13.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 13.4 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 13.4 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 13.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 13.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
12600 BEACH BLVD 13.9 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 13.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1350 W COVINA BLVD 14.0 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
250 S GRAND AVE 14.1 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
3320 S HILL ST 14.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
11152 S MAIN ST 14.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
929 GEORGIA ST 14.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 14.2 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 14.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 14.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 14.4 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 14.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1720 TERMINO AVE 14.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 14.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 14.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 14.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 14.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2776 PACIFIC AVE 15.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
15401 S MAIN ST 15.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
482 W WILLOW ST 15.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 15.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 15.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1716 W HOLT AVE 15.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
16630 S BROADWAY ST 15.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 15.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 16.0 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 16.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 16.1 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 16.1 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 16.3 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 16.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 16.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 16.4 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 16.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 16.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
1250 PACIFIC AVE 16.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1045 N TUSTIN ST 16.6 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 16.6 miles
Orange, CA 92868
2231 S WESTERN AVE 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 16.9 miles
Orange, CA 92868
1300 N VERMONT AVE 16.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 16.9 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1149 W 190TH ST 16.9 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 17.0 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
502 S GAREY AVE 17.0 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
544 N GLENDALE AVE 17.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 17.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 17.4 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
432 W BROADWAY 17.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 17.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 17.6 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 17.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 17.8 miles
Chino, CA 91710
867 S TUSTIN ST 18.0 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 18.5 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
8970 WARNER AVE 18.5 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 18.6 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 18.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 18.7 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 18.8 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 18.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
110 N LA BREA AVE 19.0 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 19.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
100 Oceangate, P245 19.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 19.0 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 19.1 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 19.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
17542 17TH ST STE 330 19.3 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 19.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 19.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1300 N LA BREA AVE 19.5 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
3100 W WARNER AVE 19.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 19.7 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
9920 TALBERT AVE 19.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 19.7 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
100 N TUSTIN AVE 19.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
18561 BEACH BLVD 19.9 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
15302 EL PRADO RD 19.9 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 20.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
5475 WALNUT AVE 20.2 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
18800 Main St Ste 111, 20.2 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 20.2 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
18811 FLORIDA ST 20.3 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 20.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
8512 Whitworth Dr 20.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
1619 E Edinger Ave 20.5 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 20.6 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
920 N NASH ST 20.6 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 20.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 20.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 20.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 21.0 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1534 E WARNER AVE 21.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 21.1 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 21.1 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
8891 CENTRAL AVE 21.2 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 21.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1700 E WALNUT AVE 21.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
3330 LOMITA BLVD 21.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 21.3 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 21.3 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 21.5 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
9122 ADAMS AVE 21.5 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 21.7 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91762
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 21.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 21.7 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
17232 RED HILL AVE 22.0 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 22.1 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 22.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 22.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 22.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 22.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 22.8 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 22.8 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 22.9 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 22.9 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 23.1 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
2362 MORSE AVE 23.1 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 23.5 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
301 VICTORIA ST 23.6 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
11560 W PICO BLVD 23.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
999 San Bernardino Rd 24.1 miles
Upland, CA 91786
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 24.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 24.4 miles
UPLAND, CA 91786
8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 24.7 miles
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 24.8 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
11432 VANOWEN ST 24.8 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 25.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
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 Whittier, California is fast and easy!
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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 Whittier, California area. Same day service is available and your registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
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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 Whittier, California 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: Whittier, California
Whittier is a city in Southern California located within Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 85,331, reflecting an increase of 1,631 from the 83,680 counted in the 2000 Census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles (38.0 km2). Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College.
Whittier's roots can be traced to Spanish soldier Manuel Nieto. In 1784, Nieto received a Spanish land grant of 300,000 acres (1,200 km2), Rancho Los Nietos, as a reward for his military service and to encourage settlement in California. The area of Nieto's land grant was reduced in 1790 as the result of a dispute with Mission San Gabriel. Nonetheless, Nieto still had claim to 167,000 acres (680 km2) stretching from the hills north of Whittier, Fullerton and Brea, south to the Pacific Ocean, and from what is known today as the Los Angeles River east to the Santa Ana River. Nieto built a rancho for his family near Whittier, and purchased cattle and horses for his ranch and also planted cornfields. When Nieto died in 1804, his children inherited their father's property.
At the time of the Mexican–American War, much of the land that would become Whittier was owned by Pio Pico, a rancher and the last Mexican governor of Alta California. Pio Pico built a hacienda here on the San Gabriel River, known today as Pio Pico State Historic Park. Following the Mexican–American War, German immigrant Jacob F. Gerkens paid $234 to the U.S. government to acquire 160 acres (0.6 km2) of land under the Homestead Act and built the cabin known today as the Jonathan Bailey House. Gerkens would later become the first chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department. Gerkens' land was owned by several others before a group of Quakers purchased it and expanded it to 1,259 acres (5 km2), with the intent of founding a Quaker community. The area soon became known as a thriving citrus ranching region, with "Quaker Brand" fruit being shipped all over the United States. Later, walnut trees were also planted, and Whittier became the largest walnut grower in the United States. In addition to walnuts and citrus, Whittier was also a major producer of pampas grass.