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Infectious Disease Testing in Texas

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 Texas communities

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

Dallas5,668,165Infectious Disease Testing Houston5,650,910Infectious Disease Testing San Antonio1,910,785Infectious Disease Testing Austin1,659,251Infectious Disease Testing Fort Worth908,469Infectious Disease Testing McAllen809,002Infectious Disease Testing El Paso794,344Infectious Disease Testing Denton445,814Infectious Disease Testing Arlington392,304Infectious Disease Testing Corpus Christi333,764Infectious Disease Testing The Woodlands292,380Infectious Disease Testing Plano282,181Infectious Disease Testing Lubbock259,946Infectious Disease Testing Laredo256,748Infectious Disease Testing Irving254,184Infectious Disease Testing McKinney248,840Infectious Disease Testing Garland245,075Infectious Disease Testing Killeen238,288Infectious Disease Testing Brownsville235,735Infectious Disease Testing College Station207,514Infectious Disease Testing Amarillo204,357Infectious Disease Testing Grand Prairie195,992Infectious Disease Testing Frisco193,140Infectious Disease Testing Waco187,172Infectious Disease Testing Port Arthur156,988Infectious Disease Testing Pasadena151,964Infectious Disease Testing Mesquite149,848Infectious Disease Testing Harlingen148,545Infectious Disease Testing Tyler143,895Infectious Disease Testing Beaumont137,549Infectious Disease Testing Odessa134,793Infectious Disease Testing Carrollton131,388Infectious Disease Testing Midland130,765Infectious Disease Testing Abilene125,474Infectious Disease Testing Pearland122,609Infectious Disease Testing Texas City122,017Infectious Disease Testing Round Rock117,735Infectious Disease Testing Richardson115,904Infectious Disease Testing Temple115,809Infectious Disease Testing League City111,847Infectious Disease Testing Sugar Land110,272Infectious Disease Testing Lewisville110,077Infectious Disease Testing Allen102,778Infectious Disease Testing Wichita Falls102,563Infectious Disease Testing San Angelo100,330Infectious Disease Testing Edinburg98,759Infectious Disease Testing Longview98,075Infectious Disease Testing Conroe87,930Infectious Disease Testing New Braunfels87,549Infectious Disease Testing Mission85,311Infectious Disease Testing Bryan85,204Infectious Disease Testing Atascocita84,222Infectious Disease Testing Baytown82,543Infectious Disease Testing Texarkana79,304Infectious Disease Testing Pharr78,997Infectious Disease Testing Flower Mound75,050Infectious Disease Testing Cedar Park74,741Infectious Disease Testing Missouri City73,682Infectious Disease Testing Lake Jackson73,478Infectious Disease Testing Mansfield71,375Infectious Disease Testing