STD Testing Centers
Peru, MA
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Peru, Massachusetts 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 Peru, MA 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 Peru, Massachusetts STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
610 NORTH ST 10.3 miles
PITTSFIELD, MA 1201
42 Summer St, 10.4 miles
Pittsfield, MA 1201
30 LOCUST ST 21.6 miles
NORTHAMPTON, MA 1060
29 LEWIS AVE 23.8 miles
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 1230
106 RUSSELL ST 24.2 miles
HADLEY, MA 1035
489 BERNARDSTON RD 26.4 miles
GREENFIELD, MA 1301
170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202 26.8 miles
AMHERST, MA 1002
575 BEECH ST 27.3 miles
HOLYOKE, MA 1040
311 East Main Street 28.0 miles
Westfield, MA 1085
75 SPRINGFIELD RD 28.6 miles
WESTFIELD, MA 1085
1233 MAIN ST 28.6 miles
HOLYOKE, MA 1040
1505 Memorial Drive 29.5 miles
Chicopee, MA 1020
313 Federal Dr NW Suite #160, Northfield Plaza 29.5 miles
Corydon, IN 47112
120 HOSPITAL DR 31.0 miles
BENNINGTON, VT 5201
100 Hospital Dr 31.0 miles
Bennington, VT 5201
780 Chestnut St, 31.6 miles
Springfield, MA 1107
1301 RIVER ST RM 103 32.3 miles
VALATIE, NY 12184
233 CAREW ST 32.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1104
1068 SHOEMAKER LN 32.5 miles
FEEDING HILLS, MA 1030
2500 PONDVIEW SUITE 102 33.2 miles
CASTLETON ON HUDSON, NY 12033
140 CARANDO DR 33.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1104
1515 ALLEN ST 36.4 miles
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1118
430 Cooley Street 37.0 miles
Springfield, MA 1128
79 VANDENBURGH AVE 37.1 miles
TROY, NY 12180
15 BELMONT AVE 37.2 miles
BRATTLEBORO, VT 5301
200 N MAIN ST 37.3 miles
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 1028
2215 BURDETT AVE 37.6 miles
TROY, NY 12180
2001 5TH AVENUE 38.3 miles
TROY, NY 12180
71 PROSPECT AVE 39.5 miles
HUDSON, NY 12534
357 MYRTLE AVE 39.6 miles
ALBANY, NY 12208
11 PROSPECT AVE 39.6 miles
HUDSON, NY 12534
11835 STATE ROUTE 9W 39.7 miles
WEST COXSACKIE, NY 12192
1154 PUTNEY RD 39.7 miles
BRATTLEBORO, VT 5301
389 MYRTLE AVE 39.7 miles
ALBANY, NY 12208
140 HAZARD AVE Ste 102 40.0 miles
ENFIELD, CT 6082
776A WATERVLIET SHAKER RD 40.3 miles
LATHAM, NY 12110
334 Ella T Grasso Turnpike Suite 275 40.7 miles
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT 6096
4 PALISADES DR STE 120 40.7 miles
ALBANY, NY 12205
2 Concorde Way, Building 3A, 40.9 miles
Windsor Locks, CT 6096
2 NORMANSKILL BLVD STE 203 40.9 miles
DELMAR, NY 12054
595 NEW LOUDON RD 41.2 miles
LATHAM, NY 12110
582 New Loudon Rd, 41.2 miles
Latham, NY 12110
535 HAZARD AVE 41.7 miles
ENFIELD, CT 6082
400 PATROON CREEK, SUITE 101 41.9 miles
ALBANY, NY 12206
333 KENNEDY DR STE 202 42.2 miles
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201 42.4 miles
WINDSOR, CT 6095
1060 DAY HILL RD 42.4 miles
WINDSOR, CT 6095
1375 WASHINGTON AVE STE 103 42.4 miles
ALBANY, NY 12206
381 Hopmeadow Street, 42.5 miles
Simsbury, CT 6089
1933 E Main St, 42.7 miles
Torrington, CT 6790
1598 E MAIN ST 42.9 miles
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
14 COMPUTER DR E 43.0 miles
ALBANY, NY 12205
98 Wolf Road Suite 16 43.2 miles
Albany, NY 12205
11 COMPUTER DR W STE 218 43.2 miles
ALBANY, NY 12205
85 SOUTH ST 43.3 miles
WARE, MA 1082
1 PEPSI COLA DR 43.4 miles
LATHAM, NY 12110
2 EXECUTIVE PARK DR 43.5 miles
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
2 Executive Park Drive, 43.5 miles
Albany, NY 12203
1492 CENTRAL AVE 43.7 miles
COLONIE -ALBANY, NY 12205
1179 MAIN ST 43.7 miles
ATHOL, MA 1331
20 STARBOARD WAY 43.8 miles
LATHAM, NY 12110
2033 MAIN ST 44.0 miles
ATHOL, MA 1331
1762 CENTRAL AVE 2ND FL STE 202 44.1 miles
ALBANY, NY 12205
21 EVERETT RD EXT 44.1 miles
ALBANY, NY 12205
339 W MAIN ST 44.3 miles
AVON, CT 6001
7 Mill Pond Rd 44.5 miles
Granby, CT 6035
1971 WESTERN AVE 45.8 miles
ALBANY, NY 12203
2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105 46.5 miles
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
2388 ROUTE 9 46.8 miles
MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118
864 BEECH DR 47.1 miles
SCHENECTADY, NY 12309
2A HALFMOON CIR 47.1 miles
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2 47.4 miles
WINDSOR, CT 6095
45 S Main St, 48.0 miles
Unionville, CT 6085
952 ROUTE 146 48.4 miles
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
8 S COMMONS RD 48.6 miles
WATERBURY, CT 6704
1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302 49.6 miles
HARTFORD, CT 6105
21 Woodland St, 49.7 miles
Hartford, CT 6105
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 Peru, Massachusetts 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 Peru, Massachusetts 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 Peru, Massachusetts 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: Peru, Massachusetts
Originally known as Northern Berkshire Township Number 2 and including all of Hinsdale and part of Middlefield, the town was first settled in 1767 and was officially incorporated as Partridgefield in 1771. Originally named for Oliver Partridge, one of the three purchasers of the town (along with Governor Francis Bernard), the name was officially changed to Peru in 1806, on the suggestion of the Rev. John Leland, "because it is like the Peru of South America, a mountain town, and if no gold or silver mines are under her rocks, she favors hard money and begins with a P."
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.0 square miles (67.4 km2), of which 25.9 square miles (67.1 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.41%, is water. Peru lies on the eastern border of Berkshire County, and is bordered by Windsor to the north, Cummington to the northeast, Worthington to the east, Middlefield to the south, Washington to the southwest, and Hinsdale to the west. Peru is 13 miles (21 km) east of Pittsfield, 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Springfield and 118 miles (190 km) west of Boston.
Peru has the highest mean altitude in Massachusetts and, along with neighboring Windsor, is one of only two municipalities with a mean elevation above 2,000 feet. It lies on high ground in the Berkshire Hills, with three main peaks in the town. Much of Peru is forested, with a large portion of the northern third of town covered by a wildlife management area, and much of the southern third covered by the Peru and Middlefield State Forests. To the west of town, Ashmere Lake flows out into Bennett Brook, eventually reaching the East Branch of the Housatonic River. To the east, many brooks, including Trout Brook, flow south and east towards the Westfield River, part of the Connecticut River watershed (Trout Brook is actually one of the main sources of the river).