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STD Testing in Dallas, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Dallas County, reported chlamydia cases run about 59% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or follow a regular testing schedule in Dallas County, Texas, you can choose between walk-in clinics, labs, or at-home kits. Some clinics offer same-day testing, while labs and at-home options give you more flexibility.

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STD testing near Dallas, TX

11 testing options are listed for Dallas, TX. The nearest, The Agape Clinic, is about 0.5 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 173 reviews

Address
3801 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 0.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 386 reviews

Address
3600 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 0.8 miles away
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Community health center 0.6 miles

Prism Health North Texas

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Prism Health North Texas in Dallas tests for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis at no charge, with sliding-scale fees applied across all other services and appointments required. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and bacterial STIs caught on-site are treated the same visit.

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Every Test, Every Visit, Zero Dollars

HIV testing, both rapid and conventional, hepatitis C, and syphilis are all billed at $0, and that zero extends across STI treatment and mpox vaccination. The sliding scale covers whatever falls outside the free tier, meaning Prism's fee structure reaches the full cost of a visit before a patient reaches for their wallet.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes the Clinical Conversation

Spanish is a full working language at Prism Health North Texas in Dallas, not a supplemental one. That means medication adherence counseling and PrEP education, the services where nuance and retention actually matter, happen in Spanish directly with clinical staff.

Without a clinic that writes and manages PrEP and PEP internally, a person navigating HIV prevention often ends up carrying paperwork between providers, losing time and continuity. Prism Health North Texas holds both prescriptions in-house: initiation, follow-up, and ongoing HIV/AIDS medical management stay with the same clinical team.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
4004 Worth Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75246
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
In Rockwall

Rockwall County Helping Hands

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 64 reviews

A public STD-testing location in Dallas.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
990 Williams Street, Rockwall, TX 75087
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
In Rockwall

Texas Health Family Care

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 167 reviews

Texas Health Family Care in Rockwall pairs STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1200 Summer Lee Drive, Suite 102 Rockwall, TX 75032
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center In Wylie

HSNT Wylie Children's Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 318 reviews

A community safety-net federally qualified health center in Dallas. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
303 South Highway 78, Suite 106, Wylie, TX 75098
Website
Closest to you 0.5 miles

The Agape Clinic

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 174 reviews

The Agape Clinic in Dallas provides its full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) at no fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required for scheduling.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

When cost creates a gap between a test and its follow-through (skipped treatment, deferred labs, an infection that lingers because the next step had a price) that gap doesn't open at The Agape Clinic. HIV care, PrEP, hepatitis testing, STI treatment: every service on the menu is free, without exception.

Spanish-Language Care Beyond Basic Vocabulary

Many clinics offer Spanish support only at the front desk, leaving the clinical conversation (test results, treatment options, prevention counseling) to work through whatever approximation is available. At The Agape Clinic in Dallas, Spanish runs through the care itself, so nothing critical gets lost between the exam room and a translation gap.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

The Agape Clinic prescribes and manages both PrEP, daily antiretroviral therapy using agents like Truvada or Descovy, and PEP regimens directly, meaning ongoing monitoring and prescription renewals stay within the same clinic rather than requiring an outside infectious-disease referral.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
4104 Junius Street, Dallas, TX 75246
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.7 miles

PHNTX

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 82 reviews

PHNTX, serving Dallas, welcomes walk-ins without an appointment through its federally qualified health center structure, where sliding-scale fees adjust to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with costs determined by what each patient can pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
3900 Junius Street, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75246
Website
0.9 miles

North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants

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North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants in Dallas charges fee-for-service and accepts insurance, with a full panel covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB: by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Is Staffed, Not Patched

Spanish-language services at North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants operate through clinical staff rather than an add-on service: meaning prescribing, counseling, medication adherence education, and follow-up conversations about TB or hepatitis treatment all happen in Spanish from the same providers managing the care.

For anyone without a regular prescriber who needs ongoing HIV prevention, North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants has both PrEP and PEP available through physicians who specialize in infectious disease, the same clinicians managing HIV treatment, which means prevention isn't siloed from the deeper clinical expertise already on staff.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Fully In-House

Direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C (the regimens that achieve sustained virologic response, effectively curing the infection) are prescribed and monitored at North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants in Dallas, so the progression from antibody test to viral load confirmation to completed treatment stays within a single practice.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
3409 Worth Street, Suite 710 Dallas, TX 75246
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 122 reviews

Address
3600 Gaston, Dallas, TX 75246 0.8 miles away
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 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 2.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Address
3500 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219 2.6 miles away
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Free tool · not a clinic

When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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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 Dallas, TX

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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Dallas, TX

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Dallas 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.

  • North Park Heart and Vascular

    11970 North Central Expressway Suite 610B, Dallas, TX 75243

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • North Park Heart and Vascular Center

    11970 North Central Expressway Suite 610A, Dallas, TX 75243

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Arbor Diagnostics

    1801 Royal Lane Suite 805, Dallas, TX 75229

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Bachman ARC - Parkland

    3701 West Northwest Highway Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75220

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Baylor Institute of Metabolic Disease

    3434 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart the Heart Hospital

    621 North Hall Street, Dallas, TX 75226

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Dallas. 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 Dallas, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,265 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Dallas. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,519 offer telehealth.

  • Kevin Bryant, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2100 West Colorado, Dallas

  • Kenneth Bernal, DO

    Family medicine · 2265 North Lakeshore Drive, Rockwall

  • Sandy Nguy, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2300 West Fm 544, Wylie

  • David Carlson, MD

    Family medicine · 4402 Broadway Boulevard, Garland

  • Carryl Oei, DO

    Family medicine · 4844 Greenville Avenue, Dallas

  • Donald Fowler, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 490 US Hwy 80 East, Sunnyvale

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 Dallas, TX

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

  • Apple Drugs

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Gaston Pharmacy # 2

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy

    0.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Texas Oncology Pharmacy Sammons

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Dallas, TX.

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 Dallas, 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 Dallas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dallas County, the county that includes Dallas, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 98% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dallas County vs Texas vs U.S.

Dallas County Texas U.S. = Dallas County vs the state average
Infection Dallas County Texas United States
Chlamydia
782.9 20,405 cases ▲ 59%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
359.2 9,362 cases ▲ 104%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.6 223 cases ▼ 43%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
45.8 1,194 cases ▲ 73%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
79.3 2,066 cases ▲ 79%
44.3 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 Dallas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dallas County, chlamydia has risen from 712.6 to 782.9 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 372.8 to 359.2 per 100,000 (4%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.2 to 8.6 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Dallas, TX

Adults uninsured
14.1%
No routine checkup
27.1%
Binge drinking
18.2%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
21.7%
Below poverty line
11.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,387 : 1
Dallas County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 45.8

Social Vulnerability Index · 89th 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 Dallas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dallas County (2023)

Federal priority area: Dallas 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
958 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
831cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
21.6%

Dallas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dallas County recorded 38.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dallas County residents living with HIV, 83.6% know their status · 79.1% are in care · 67.5% 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 Dallas County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Dallas, TX

Old East Dallas holds a concentration of younger adults cycling through share houses and first leases, people at the life stage where relationships shift and regular health maintenance is easy to defer. With well over half of Dallas residents renting rather than owning, and typical rents running just over a thousand dollars a month, most households here are running a tight monthly calculation. That kind of budget pressure doesn't leave much room for appointments that feel complicated or expensive, which is exactly why the range of options listed on this page matters. The city's household structure adds another layer.

Average households here are larger than the national norm, and fewer than half of adults are married, meaning a significant share of residents are navigating dating, new partnerships, or changing relationship status without the built-in health conversations that often come with long-term partnership. The people in their late teens and twenties who make up a substantial slice of Dallas's population are also the ones for whom accessible, low-cost screening makes the most tangible difference, since they're most likely to have new or multiple partners and least likely to have a primary-care doctor they see regularly. Getting to a clinic from the Lowest Greenville corridor or near Fair Park means a real drive on East R L Thornton Freeway or cutting across on TX 352, and that commute time is a genuine variable in whether someone actually books.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Dallas, TX

Walkability 12.5 / 20 · Above average

Dallas scores 12.5/20 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 11 STD & STI testing locations in Dallas, Texas, EasySTD

Dallas sits in Dallas County. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Texas Star
  • Main Street Garden
  • Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
  • Nasher Sculpture Center
  • Klyde Warren Park
  • Thanks-Giving Square

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Old East Dallas
  • Swiss Avenue Historic District
  • Fair Park
  • Deep Ellum
  • Lowest Greenville
  • South Dallas
  • Wheatley Place Historic District
  • Arts District

Major routes

  • East R L Thornton Freeway
  • I 30 HOV
  • TX 352 (1st Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Dallas, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Dallas County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas 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 Dallas-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 Dallas 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 Texas Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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

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STD testing FAQs for Dallas, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Dallas, TX?

There are 11 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Dallas, TX?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Dallas, TX?

The Agape Clinic, about 0.5 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Dallas, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Dallas County?

Dallas County reported ~783 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.

How long do results take near Dallas, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near Dallas, TX?

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

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

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

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Can a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?

Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.

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