Midwest · Infectious Disease Testing

Infectious Disease Testing in Indiana

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 Indiana communities

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

Indianapolis1,659,305Infectious Disease Testing Fort Wayne330,305Infectious Disease Testing South Bend290,915Infectious Disease Testing Evansville226,788Infectious Disease Testing Lafayette166,793Infectious Disease Testing Elkhart147,679Infectious Disease Testing Bloomington106,327Infectious Disease Testing Carmel98,137Infectious Disease Testing Fishers97,154Infectious Disease Testing Terre Haute93,247Infectious Disease Testing Muncie87,037Infectious Disease Testing Anderson85,700Infectious Disease Testing Hammond77,491Infectious Disease Testing Gary69,739Infectious Disease Testing Noblesville68,885Infectious Disease Testing Michigan City65,946Infectious Disease Testing Greenwood62,914Infectious Disease Testing Kokomo59,263Infectious Disease Testing Mishawaka50,823Infectious Disease Testing Columbus50,718Infectious Disease Testing Jeffersonville49,178Infectious Disease Testing Lawrence49,048Infectious Disease Testing Westfield45,695Infectious Disease Testing West Lafayette44,515Infectious Disease Testing Portage37,540Infectious Disease Testing New Albany37,350Infectious Disease Testing Merrillville36,196Infectious Disease Testing Richmond35,854Infectious Disease Testing Goshen34,792Infectious Disease Testing Plainfield34,311Infectious Disease Testing Valparaiso33,820Infectious Disease Testing Crown Point33,518Infectious Disease Testing Granger30,394Infectious Disease Testing Zionsville30,258Infectious Disease Testing Hobart29,516Infectious Disease Testing Schererville29,381Infectious Disease Testing Brownsburg28,420Infectious Disease Testing Marion27,757Infectious Disease Testing East Chicago26,502Infectious Disease Testing Franklin25,112Infectious Disease Testing Munster23,717Infectious Disease Testing Highland23,695Infectious Disease Testing Greenfield23,024Infectious Disease Testing Clarksville22,169Infectious Disease Testing La Porte21,993Infectious Disease Testing Seymour21,192Infectious Disease Testing Avon20,848Infectious Disease Testing St. John19,805Infectious Disease Testing Shelbyville19,710Infectious Disease Testing Logansport18,471Infectious Disease Testing New Castle17,465Infectious Disease Testing Lebanon17,196Infectious Disease Testing Huntington17,018Infectious Disease Testing Vincennes16,892Infectious Disease Testing Dyer16,422Infectious Disease Testing Crawfordsville16,279Infectious Disease Testing Jasper16,231Infectious Disease Testing Griffith16,213Infectious Disease Testing Frankfort16,134Infectious Disease Testing New Haven15,922Infectious Disease Testing