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Infectious Disease Testing in Massachusetts

Infectious Disease Testing can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. This test helps identify the presence of various infectious agents. It can be ordered directly without a doctor's referral or insurance.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$109
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Infectious disease testing looks for specific viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens that can cause illness. These tests are designed to detect if your body has been exposed to or is currently fighting a particular infection.

What it measures

  • HIV — detects antibodies or antigens related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Zika Virus — detects antibodies or genetic material related to the Zika virus

What the test involves

A sample is collected for this test, typically through a standard blood draw or a urine sample. The specific method will depend on the type of infectious agent being tested for.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order infectious disease tests when a patient presents with symptoms suggestive of an infection. These tests can also be used to screen for certain infections in specific situations.

Preparation

Please follow the specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your sample collected. Some tests may require fasting or avoiding certain foods or medications.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported within a few business days and will indicate whether the tested markers are detected or not detected. Reference ranges, which define what is considered normal, can vary between different laboratories.

Before you go

  • Specific test availability
  • Sample collection requirements
  • Result reporting time

Cities

Infectious Disease Testing in Massachusetts communities

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

Boston4,208,580Infectious Disease TestingSpringfield620,494Infectious Disease TestingWorcester573,573Infectious Disease TestingNew Bedford158,353Infectious Disease TestingLeominster118,190Infectious Disease TestingCambridge116,892Infectious Disease TestingLowell114,804Infectious Disease TestingBrockton104,216Infectious Disease TestingQuincy100,544Infectious Disease TestingLynn100,233Infectious Disease TestingFall River93,339Infectious Disease TestingNewton88,647Infectious Disease TestingLawrence87,798Infectious Disease TestingSomerville80,608Infectious Disease TestingFramingham72,089Infectious Disease TestingHaverhill67,093Infectious Disease TestingMalden65,602Infectious Disease TestingWaltham64,655Infectious Disease TestingRevere60,720Infectious Disease TestingMedford60,708Infectious Disease TestingTaunton59,076Infectious Disease TestingChicopee55,636Infectious Disease TestingPeabody54,200Infectious Disease TestingMethuen Town52,536Infectious Disease TestingEverett48,368Infectious Disease TestingAttleboro46,146Infectious Disease TestingSalem44,452Infectious Disease TestingPittsfield43,890Infectious Disease TestingBeverly42,448Infectious Disease TestingFitchburg41,796Infectious Disease TestingMarlborough41,505Infectious Disease TestingWoburn40,967Infectious Disease TestingWestfield40,922Infectious Disease TestingChelsea40,025Infectious Disease TestingHolyoke38,480Infectious Disease TestingWatertown Town35,171Infectious Disease TestingGloucester29,814Infectious Disease TestingMelrose29,567Infectious Disease TestingNorthampton29,379Infectious Disease TestingGardner21,183Infectious Disease TestingNewburyport18,282Infectious Disease TestingNorth Adams13,024Infectious Disease TestingSouth Yarmouth11,696Infectious Disease TestingMiddleborough Center7,790Infectious Disease TestingMansfield Center7,689Infectious Disease TestingWhitinsville7,329Infectious Disease TestingWest Concord7,003Infectious Disease TestingCochituate6,966Infectious Disease TestingEast Falmouth6,739Infectious Disease TestingPinehurst6,653Infectious Disease TestingWest Yarmouth6,124Infectious Disease TestingYarmouth Port5,872Infectious Disease TestingBliss Corner5,529Infectious Disease TestingNorth Scituate5,519Infectious Disease TestingEast Harwich5,519Infectious Disease TestingRaynham Center5,072Infectious Disease TestingSmith Mills4,846Infectious Disease TestingNorth Westport4,835Infectious Disease TestingThe Pinehills4,724Infectious Disease TestingMillis-Clicquot4,653Infectious Disease Testing