Welcome to Private Testing Center
Private Testing Center strives to offer affordable, discreet and convenient testing in an effort to prevent the spread of STDs and HIV.
The CDC estimates there are 20 million new cases of STDs in the U.S. each year, with 50% of those new cases falling on young people ages 15 to 24.
In one study, they examined 1,000 adolescents and found that 1 in 4 of them had at least 1 common STD, and 15% were infected with more then one. Most participants in the study showed no symptoms and didn’t even realize they were infected. Even among people who only had one partner in their lifetimes, 1 in 5 still had an STD -- but of those with three or more partners, 50% had an STD.
The good news is that many STDs are curable, and those without a cure are treatable. You owe it to yourself and others to find answers and protect yourself. Private Testing Center has 1500 locations nationwide in one of the largest laboratory networks anywhere in the world. Same day appointments are available with scheduling as soon as 15 minutes after calling. The average lab visit lasts just 15 minutes and some results are available the following day.
We Offer Two Options for Discreet, Affordable STD Testing:
Baton Rouge Area DNA Testing Centers
Private STD Testing Center
7731 Perkins Road Suite 155
Baton Rouge
(888) 249.6716 or info@privatetestingcenter.com
Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm
Sat 9am - 3pm
Same Day Appointments? Yes
Walk-Ins Accepted? No
Our STD Testing Center located at 7731 Perkins Road Suite 155 offers Same Day appointments, with only 15 minutes notice to set up an appointment. However, Walk-Ins are not accepted, you have to call us first at 888.249.6716 or Schedule Online.
The Baton Rouge testing center can check for a wide range of STDs. Deciding which test to pick is one of the most important decisions you need to make. The truth is that in many cases, if you test positive for one STD, you have others as well.
To provide the best possible treatment, Private Testing Center has combined tests for multiple STDs into testing packages. One of our most popular offerings is the Most Common STDs package, which checks for Herpes II, Syphilis, Gonorreah, Chlamydia, and Trich. We also offer a Complete Check Up package, which includes all the checks of the Common STDs, plus Hepatitis B & C.
If you have any questions or aren’t sure which package is best for you, give us a call at 888.249.6716 and we’ll help you pick the best one for your needs.
STD Test Basics
STD HIV Virus
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. They are passed through sexual activity with someone who already has one. Sexual activity can include vaginal, oral and anal sex, as well as skin to skin (genital-to-genital) contact.
There are many types of STDs, including HIV, Herpes, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Trich.
Even though all STDs are damaging and infectious diseases, not all of them show symptoms. In fact, most people that have an STD don’t even realize they are infected. Coupled with with 48% of people having never been tested for an STD, this has helped the United States to have the highest rates of STD infection in the industrialized world.
Wondering if you have an STD can be a scary thought. It’s important for you to get tested, and if you are infected, to get treatment. This way you stop the disease from damaging your own body and prevent it spreading to others.
Private Testing Center offers low cost and completely confidential testing, and our counselors are the most knowledgeable, and ethical in the industry. We offer supportive, non-judgemental care for you. Our tests are extremely accurate and some results are available as soon as the next day. We’ll get you answers fast, and if you have a positive result, we’ll provide additional counseling and treatment options.
It’s also important to tell your partner if you think you have an STD. You should both be tested and treated if necessary, or you can pass it back and forth to each other. Remember, your partner can have the STD and not show any symptoms at all.
You may want to talk to a trusted friend or family member, as well. If there is no one you believe you can speak to in person, then you could call a hotline (1-800-CDC-INFO or 1-800-232-4636) or call ASHA’s hotline (1-800-227-8922) and they can help answer questions you may have.
Absolutely not. Our testing is completely confidential, and we are always careful to protect your identity. The only personal information we require is your name and date of birth. We don’t need your address, phone number or social security number. The test results will not appear on your medical record. And we can even take payments via pre-paid gift card if you’re concerned about charges showing up on your account.
We give you results verbally, over the phone. We call from a private or restricted number for your discretion, or you can call us. The biggest reason we want to call you is in the event of positive result, we believe this isn’t something you should read in a letter or an email. We want to be there to counsel you on the next steps and appropriate treatment. But if you request, we can mail, email or fax the results to you as well.
There are also a few easy changes you can make during sex that will greatly reduce your risk:
- The most important thing is to use condoms consistently and correctly. This includes all types of sex, even oral. Condoms are not 100% effective at preventing disease, but they are extremely effective if used properly.
- Wash yourself before and after sexual intercourse, and don’t share towels or underclothing with your partner.
- Make sure you are vaccinated for Hepatitis B. This is a series of three shots that many are given as children.
- You should also eliminate drug and alcohol use before and during sex, as it can lead to failure of one or both partners to ensure safe sex.
- Get tested regularly. Private Testing Center offers confidential and discreet STD testing.
There’s a misconception out there that getting tested for STDs takes a long time and is uncomfortable, but that’s simply not true. Getting tested for STDs at one of our testing centers in {ptc_state} takes less than 15 minutes on average. Depending on what tests are being performed, we only require a small sample of urine or blood. We are NOT one of the centers that do an invasive (and sometimes painful) swab -- it’s just not necessary anymore!
Our counselors will share your results with you over the phone, as we want to be there for you with non-judgmental support and advice. If you do have a positive result, the good news is that many STDs are curable, and those without a cure are treatable.
If you have a result come back positive for an STD that is curable, we will send you to a location to pick up medication. If you are positive for HIV or an STD for which there is no cure, we will set you up with the appropriate facility in your area for additional testing, counseling and treatment.