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Infectious Disease Testing in Florida

Infectious Disease Testing can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. Infectious Disease Testing helps detect specific infections in the body. It's a convenient way to check for diseases like HIV and Zika.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Infectious Disease Testing involves laboratory tests designed to identify the presence of specific infectious agents in the body. These tests can detect viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens. Common tests include those for HIV and Zika virus.

What it measures

HIV — indicates presence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Zika — reflects exposure to the Zika virus
Hepatitis B — shows presence of Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C — indicates presence of Hepatitis C virus
Chlamydia — detects Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria
Gonorrhea — detects Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria

What the test involves

The test typically involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a blood sample from a vein. In some cases, other types of samples, such as urine or saliva, may be used.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians usually order infectious disease tests to diagnose or rule out specific infections based on symptoms or potential exposure. They may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for known infections.

Preparation

Preparation for the test depends on the specific infection being tested for. Always follow the collection lab's instructions for accurate results.

How results are reported

Test results are reported as either positive or negative for the presence of the pathogen. Reference ranges and interpretation can vary depending on the laboratory.

Before you go

Test availability for specific infections
Sample collection requirements
Turnaround time for results

Cities

Infectious Disease Testing in Florida communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Miami5,711,945Infectious Disease Testing Tampa2,683,956Infectious Disease Testing Orlando1,927,699Infectious Disease Testing Jacksonville1,220,191Infectious Disease Testing Sarasota727,388Infectious Disease Testing Cape Coral682,773Infectious Disease Testing Palm Bay528,322Infectious Disease Testing Port St. Lucie468,979Infectious Disease Testing Palm Coast403,834Infectious Disease Testing Kissimmee399,929Infectious Disease Testing Pensacola360,711Infectious Disease Testing Bonita Springs347,581Infectious Disease Testing Lakeland308,994Infectious Disease Testing St. Petersburg258,245Infectious Disease Testing Tallahassee257,648Infectious Disease Testing Winter Haven240,768Infectious Disease Testing Hialeah224,362Infectious Disease Testing Navarre223,951Infectious Disease Testing North Port221,616Infectious Disease Testing Gainesville213,287Infectious Disease Testing Deltona212,616Infectious Disease Testing Fort Lauderdale182,247Infectious Disease Testing Spring Hill179,668Infectious Disease Testing Vero Beach South174,748Infectious Disease Testing Ocala174,618Infectious Disease Testing Pembroke Pines170,346Infectious Disease Testing Leesburg154,301Infectious Disease Testing Hollywood152,597Infectious Disease Testing Panama City149,366Infectious Disease Testing Miramar134,306Infectious Disease Testing Coral Springs133,693Infectious Disease Testing Lehigh Acres123,751Infectious Disease Testing The Villages119,296Infectious Disease Testing Clearwater116,616Infectious Disease Testing West Palm Beach115,877Infectious Disease Testing Brandon115,330Infectious Disease Testing Miami Gardens111,706Infectious Disease Testing Pompano Beach111,423Infectious Disease Testing Davie104,782Infectious Disease Testing Riverview98,928Infectious Disease Testing Sunrise96,220Infectious Disease Testing Boca Raton95,347Infectious Disease Testing Plantation92,212Infectious Disease Testing Alafaya92,080Infectious Disease Testing Town 'n' Country89,679Infectious Disease Testing Homosassa Springs86,578Infectious Disease Testing Deerfield Beach86,062Infectious Disease Testing Fort Myers84,694Infectious Disease Testing Pine Hills84,289Infectious Disease Testing Melbourne83,500Infectious Disease Testing Miami Beach83,469Infectious Disease Testing Largo82,505Infectious Disease Testing Zephyrhills79,795Infectious Disease Testing Boynton Beach79,479Infectious Disease Testing Homestead78,885Infectious Disease Testing St. Augustine78,386Infectious Disease Testing Kendall78,007Infectious Disease Testing Lauderhill73,935Infectious Disease Testing Doral73,126Infectious Disease Testing Tamarac71,140Infectious Disease Testing