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STD Testing in Bellevue, WA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in King County run about 34% lower than the US average. For a one-time concern or regular check-ups, residents of Bellevue, Washington have the choice between clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that often let you pay a flat rate. You can compare the options below.

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STD testing near Bellevue, WA

12 testing options are listed for Bellevue, WA. The nearest, Public Health Seattle and King County, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Address
1310 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004 2.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 118 reviews

Address
1200 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004 2.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Community health center 1.0 miles

Public Health Seattle and King County

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 110 reviews

Public Health Seattle and King County in Bellevue tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee structure accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Appointments are required; bacterial infections can be treated the same visit.

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Spanish Care Without a Second Stop

When a language gap forces someone to return for a follow-up they never book, an STI goes untreated and a cycle of exposure continues. At Public Health Seattle and King County in Bellevue, STI care (testing, counseling, treatment) is delivered directly in Spanish, closing that gap at the first visit.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Address

Leaving substance-use treatment off the table means a patient clears one diagnosis and walks back into the conditions that drove the exposure, and often returns months later with the same or a new infection. Public Health Seattle and King County in Bellevue carries substance-use treatment alongside STI care so both are addressed in the same clinical relationship.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
14350 Southeast Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
1.2 miles

University of Washington Medicine

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 72 reviews

University of Washington Medicine in Bellevue accepts Medicaid and private insurance, with fees scaled to those without coverage, and runs a full panel (rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) by appointment, with care available in Chinese.

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Chinese-Language Care From the First Question

University of Washington Medicine in Bellevue delivers STI care directly in Chinese, not through an intermediary service but as a standing clinical capability. For someone navigating a PrEP regimen, a hepatitis B diagnosis, or medication adherence counseling, conducting that conversation in Chinese means nothing gets simplified away.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored at This Clinic

PrEP, whether tenofovir-based Truvada or Descovy, requires the HIV testing, kidney-function monitoring, and prescription renewals that keep it working; University of Washington Medicine in Bellevue handles all of that directly. PEP, the post-exposure course, is likewise prescribed on-site, meaning both ends of HIV prevention live in the same chart.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment Stay Here

When hepatitis C treatment requires a separate specialist referral, weeks pass between a positive antibody result and the antiviral prescription that actually clears the infection, and some patients never close that gap. University of Washington Medicine in Bellevue treats hepatitis C on-site, so the confirmed diagnosis moves directly into a treatment plan rather than a handoff.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
13231 Southeast 36th Street, Suite 110 Bellevue, WA 98006
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

Sea Mar CHC - Bellevue 150th Ave. SE

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 176 reviews

A safety-net federally qualified health center about 2 miles from Bellevue. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
3801 150th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue, WA 98006
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Bellevue tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone. Appointments are required, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Sea Mar conducts STI care in Spanish, meaning clinical conversations (symptom history, treatment decisions, follow-up instructions) happen in that language without an intermediary. That directness keeps nothing lost between what a patient says and what the provider acts on.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits in the Same Chart

Sea Mar carries substance-use treatment as a named service alongside STI care, so both conditions are addressed within the same clinical relationship rather than managed through separate providers. A single care team holding both makes coordinated treatment decisions (medication interactions, overlapping risk factors) rather than working from incomplete information.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Panel

Sea Mar tests for hepatitis A, B, and C, including a rapid hepatitis C test, on top of the standard bacterial and HIV panel. Hepatitis C rapid testing returns results in the same visit, compressing the window between screening and knowing.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
3801 150th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue, WA 98007
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
1.6 miles

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 91 reviews

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Bellevue tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee structure, with insurance and Medicaid accepted. Appointments are required, and bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit.

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Interpretation Services Keep Nothing Lost in Translation

For anyone navigating STI care without English as a first language, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Bellevue provides interpretation services across non-English languages. Meaning the clinical conversation, not just the paperwork, happens in the language a person reasons in most clearly. That access holds for every part of the visit, from testing to treatment.

Confidential STI and Family Planning Care for Minors

As a Title X clinic, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Bellevue is legally required to keep family planning and STI services confidential for minors, which matters directly for a young person who needs testing or contraception without those records surfacing to a parent or guardian through insurance or provider communication.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed at One Clinic

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Bellevue prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, so patients can establish and maintain a complete prevention regimen without being sent elsewhere: keeping refills, follow-up labs, and any medication adjustments with the same clinical team.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
14730 Northeast 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.7 miles

International Community Health Services

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 139 reviews

International Community Health Services in Bellevue tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, bacterial STIs are treated the same visit, and care is delivered in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and additional languages.

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Diagnosis Without Treatment Is an Unfinished Visit

International Community Health Services carries on-site hepatitis C treatment alongside diagnosis: meaning patients without a specialist, without a primary care relationship, or paying out of pocket don't face a gap between a confirmed result and the medication that clears the infection.

The prevention pharmacy at International Community Health Services spans daily oral PrEP for HIV, post-exposure PEP, and DoxyPEP taken after potential bacterial exposures: each requiring its own prescribing schedule, lab monitoring, and adherence support that the clinic provides directly rather than coordinating across separate providers.

Language Gaps Close Before They Create Clinical Ones

When a nuanced conversation (about a symptom timeline, a medication side effect, or a prevention regimen) gets lost in translation, the clinical outcome suffers for it. At International Community Health Services in Bellevue, care is delivered directly in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, with interpretation available for other languages, so the medical conversation stays intact from the first question to the final prescription.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1050 140th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98005
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Highest rated 2.4 miles

ZoomCare

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 280 reviews

ZoomCare in Redmond runs on scheduled appointments, and a single visit covers the full panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and insurance accepted.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Standard Four

ZoomCare draws herpes serology and hepatitis A, B, and C antibody tests through the same appointment as the core bacterial and HIV panel. That means one blood draw, one visit, and results that cover the infections most clinics ask you to schedule separately.

ZoomCare Redmond prescribes and manages PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, all three prevention medications, without requiring a separate infectious-disease provider. For someone without a standing primary care relationship, that's a single practice writing the prescription, tracking adherence, and handling follow-up labs.

Non-English Language Access Built Into Scheduling

Interpretation services at ZoomCare are arranged as part of the appointment workflow, not improvised at the desk. The clinical conversation (exposure history, medication instructions, test counseling) runs through a staffed interpreter so the clinical record reflects what was actually communicated.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
2010 148th Avenue Northeast, Unit 150 Redmond, WA 98052
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Website
Community health center 2.4 miles

Sea Mar CHC - Bellevue 156th Ave. NE

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Sea Mar CHC - Bellevue 156th Ave. NE, in Bellevue, carries federal community health center designation, which means STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to your income. No appointment is needed to access that fee structure.

Sliding-scale
Address
1811 156th Avenue Northeast Suite 2, Bellevue, WA 98007
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 1.9 out of 5 from 289 reviews

Address
1310 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004 2.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 134 reviews

Address
15611 Bel Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98008 2.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Bellevue, WA

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Bellevue, WA

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bellevue, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Bellevue, WA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve King County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Overlake Medical Center and Clinics

    1035 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Overlake Reproductive Health

    11232 Northeast 15th St Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Pacific NW Fertility

    1231 116th Avenue Northeast Suite 750, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Seattle Childrens Bellevue Clinic and Surgery CTR

    1500 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Think Fertility Laboratory

    1135 116th Avenue Northeast Suite 630, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Kaiser Permanente Bellevue LAB

    11511 Northeast 10th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in King County.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bellevue. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Bellevue, WA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 3,356 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bellevue. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,384 offer telehealth.

  • Zhimin Zhai, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11695 Northeast 4th Street, Bellevue

  • George Lee, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 14858 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue

  • Joy Bucher, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 14350 Southeast Eastgate Way, Bellevue

  • Eunice Nachinga, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 13451 Southeast 36th Street, Bellevue

  • Natasha Wu, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 13231 Southeast 36th Street, Bellevue

  • John Mignone, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 12917 Southeast 38th Street, Bellevue

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Bellevue, WA

Compare the pharmacies closest to Bellevue, WA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • QFC Pharmacy

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 1.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Bellevue, WA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Bellevue, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in King County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in King County, the county that includes Bellevue, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#18 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 54% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, King County vs Washington vs U.S.

King County Washington U.S. = King County vs the state average
Infection King County Washington United States
Chlamydia
324 7,360 cases ▼ 9%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
198.5 4,509 cases ▲ 53%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
25.4 578 cases ▲ 19%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
18 409 cases ▲ 44%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
29.1 660 cases ▲ 27%
22.9 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in King County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in King County, chlamydia has fallen from 373.4 to 324 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has risen from 192 to 198.5 per 100,000 (3%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 14.8 to 25.4 per 100,000 (72%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Bellevue, WA

Adults uninsured
4.7%
No routine checkup
29.7%
Binge drinking
16.6%
Frequent mental distress
12.2%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
4.6%
Primary-care ratio
839 : 1
King County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 38th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in King County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in King County (2023)

Federal priority area: King County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
383 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
176cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
43.8%

King County HIV care continuum (2023)

King County recorded 9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among King County residents living with HIV, 88% know their status · 87% are in care · 79.1% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be? Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for King County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About Bellevue, WA

Kelsey Creek Park anchors the eastern residential stretch where Bellevue's character becomes clearest: most adults here are married, households run close to three people, and health decisions, including screening, tend to get folded into family calendars rather than handled impulsively. With nearly six in ten households earning above six figures and a homeownership rate that sits just over half, this is a city split between long-rooted owners and renters facing rents that push toward two thousand dollars a month, a cost level that shapes how discretionary any out-of-pocket appointment feels. That household structure matters for STI screening because young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when new relationships and changing circumstances make testing genuinely useful, are often the members of a busy family unit least likely to schedule something for themselves alone.

Bellevue's labor-force participation is high, meaning most working-age adults are actively employed, so clinic hours that extend into evenings or weekends determine whether a test actually fits between a commute along 148th Avenue Southeast and school pickup near Woodridge. The options appear on this page serving the area in and around Bellevue, and King County's STI figures make the case for staying current rather than waiting for symptoms. For a married-majority, family-oriented city, routine screening is quietly one of the more consequential household health habits a person can keep.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bellevue, WA

Walkability 13.46 / 20 · Above average

Bellevue scores 13.46/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 12 STD & STI testing locations in Bellevue, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 98006 snapshot

Residents
40,770
Median age
42.3
Median income
$197,344

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 98006 area around Bellevue: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bellevue alone.

Bellevue sits in King County, ZIP 98006. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bellevue Downtown Park
  • Kelsey Creek Park
  • Robinswood Park
  • Lake Hills Green Belt
  • Lake Hills Park
  • Hillaire Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Woodridge
  • Belridge
  • Eastgate
  • Bellacre
  • Bellevue Botanical Garden
  • Crossroads
  • Midlakes
  • Lake Hills

Major routes

  • 148th Avenue Southeast
  • 150th Avenue Southeast
  • 148th Avenue Northeast
  • The Ravine Experience
  • Northeast 8th Street

Reference

STD testing in Bellevue, WA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in King County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Washington law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

Group Tests How often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bellevue-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bellevue often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

Test Reference price CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Washington Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Washington law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Washington, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Washington permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Washington

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Bellevue, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Bellevue, WA?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Bellevue, WA?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Bellevue, WA?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in King County?

King County reported ~324 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Washington average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Washington without a parent?

In Washington, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Bellevue, WA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can STDs be treated near Bellevue, WA?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

Have a different question? Browse the full STD & STI FAQ library, every question we answer, in one place.