Mid-Atlantic · Infectious Disease Testing

Infectious Disease Testing in New York

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 New York communities

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

New York18,972,871Infectious Disease Testing Brooklyn2,736,074Infectious Disease Testing Queens2,405,464Infectious Disease Testing Manhattan1,694,263Infectious Disease Testing Bronx1,472,654Infectious Disease Testing Buffalo1,004,655Infectious Disease Testing Rochester737,309Infectious Disease Testing Albany604,077Infectious Disease Testing Staten Island495,747Infectious Disease Testing Poughkeepsie423,386Infectious Disease Testing Syracuse418,875Infectious Disease Testing Yonkers209,730Infectious Disease Testing Binghamton146,870Infectious Disease Testing Utica112,948Infectious Disease Testing New Rochelle80,685Infectious Disease Testing Mount Vernon72,855Infectious Disease Testing Schenectady66,809Infectious Disease Testing Saratoga Springs66,290Infectious Disease Testing Brentwood66,035Infectious Disease Testing Glens Falls66,024Infectious Disease Testing Elmira63,404Infectious Disease Testing White Plains59,452Infectious Disease Testing Levittown52,540Infectious Disease Testing Troy50,717Infectious Disease Testing Niagara Falls48,763Infectious Disease Testing Freeport44,328Infectious Disease Testing West Babylon43,397Infectious Disease Testing Hicksville43,107Infectious Disease Testing Coram41,431Infectious Disease Testing Valley Stream40,304Infectious Disease Testing East Meadow38,078Infectious Disease Testing Elmont36,741Infectious Disease Testing Central Islip36,292Infectious Disease Testing Commack36,252Infectious Disease Testing Long Beach34,820Infectious Disease Testing New City34,118Infectious Disease Testing Huntington Station34,050Infectious Disease Testing Baldwin33,352Infectious Disease Testing Spring Valley32,953Infectious Disease Testing Uniondale32,791Infectious Disease Testing Kiryas Joel32,498Infectious Disease Testing Franklin Square32,381Infectious Disease Testing Rome32,309Infectious Disease Testing Centereach31,979Infectious Disease Testing Ithaca31,819Infectious Disease Testing Bay Shore31,488Infectious Disease Testing Port Chester31,317Infectious Disease Testing Oceanside31,182Infectious Disease Testing North Tonawanda30,592Infectious Disease Testing Middletown30,086Infectious Disease Testing Jamestown28,818Infectious Disease Testing Harrison28,635Infectious Disease Testing Glen Cove28,187Infectious Disease Testing Shirley28,059Infectious Disease Testing West Islip27,557Infectious Disease Testing Monsey27,359Infectious Disease Testing Lindenhurst27,169Infectious Disease Testing Holbrook26,958Infectious Disease Testing Auburn26,913Infectious Disease Testing Deer Park26,803Infectious Disease Testing