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STD Testing in Abington, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, reported gonorrhea runs about 60% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind in Abington, Pennsylvania, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate care and treatment, or using an at-home kit for convenient sample collection. Below is your list of options.

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STD testing near Abington, PA

11 testing options are listed for Abington, PA. The nearest, Labcorp, 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 3.1 out of 5 from 203 reviews

Address
1151 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 0.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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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Address
1200 Old York Rd - Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, PA 19001 0.6 miles away
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 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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0.6 miles

Jefferson Health

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Jefferson Health in Abington tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a fee-based, insurance-accepted model. Appointments are required, same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs, and the HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines are on-site.

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PrEP Prescribed and Monitored at Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health staffs the full clinical workflow for PrEP: prescription, baseline testing, and the follow-up labs required every three months to keep the prescription active. PEP is also prescribed on-site, meaning the medication itself, not a referral, comes from this clinic.

Hepatitis C Treatment Lives at This Clinic

Anyone managing hepatitis C without a specialist or a regular provider will find that Jefferson Health carries the treatment through to medication, not just a diagnosis. The clinic handles hepatitis C care on-site, useful for anyone who wants a single practice handling both the test result and the prescription.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Standard Four

For anyone who wants a more complete picture, particularly those without a primary care provider ordering labs, Jefferson Health extends its panel to include herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. That range means fewer separate appointments to cover what a thorough workup requires.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1235 Old York Road, Suite 220 Abington, PA 19001
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 4.3 miles

Newlands Health

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Newlands Health, a Philadelphia community health center, folds STI testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) into full primary care, with sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and appointments required; every service carries no fee.

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Every Visit Costs Nothing at Newlands

Delayed treatment and incomplete follow-up are often downstream of cost, a fee that appears after an appointment, a prescription not filled, a return visit skipped. Newlands Health charges nothing for any service it provides, so the entire care path from first test through treatment stays intact without a single out-of-pocket calculation.

French and Haitian Creole Spoken on Staff

Care delayed by language gaps compounds: a misunderstood diagnosis, a treatment plan not fully grasped, a follow-up appointment not made. Newlands Health provides services directly in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, with interpretation available for other languages, so nothing in the clinical conversation gets lost or deferred.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Newlands Health prescribes both PrEP, the daily oral regimen requiring regular HIV and kidney-function monitoring, and PEP, with ongoing medical management handled at the same clinic. Staying on PrEP long-term demands consistent follow-up labs and prescription renewals; Newlands carries all of that, including access for uninsured patients.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
6449 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
4.4 miles

Excel Medical Center

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Excel Medical Center in Philadelphia tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a fee-based sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, by appointment, with staff serving patients in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

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French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish Staffed On-Site

Excel Medical Center maintains clinical staff fluent in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish: meaning counseling, medication adherence education, and treatment conversations happen in those languages through the providers themselves, not routed through an outside service. That staffing covers every layer of care, from HIV test counseling to PrEP monitoring.

PrEP and PEP Both Prescribed Here

Many sexual health clinics offer testing without taking on the prescribing side of prevention, leaving patients to locate a separate provider for PrEP or PEP. Excel Medical Center writes both prescriptions in-house, folding ongoing PrEP management and PEP courses into the same practice that handles testing and STI treatment.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through This Practice

Excel Medical Center carries hepatitis C treatment directly, meaning that a confirmed infection moves into an antiviral regimen managed within the same clinic, with monitoring handled by the same team. Hepatitis B treatment runs through the practice on the same terms.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
7515 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.5 miles

Covenant House Medical Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Covenant House Medical Center in Philadelphia welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees to income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach. A single visit can cover the full standard panel.

Sliding-scale
Address
8125 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Website
4.5 miles

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 144 reviews

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania in Philadelphia runs on a sliding scale open to everyone, accepts Medicaid and most insurance, and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and an HPV vaccine series. Appointments are required.

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Spanish Staffed Directly, Interpretation Also Available

Spanish-language care is staffed directly at this location, meaning clinical conversations (symptom history, medication instructions, follow-up plans) happen in Spanish without a relay. Interpretation services extend that reach to additional languages, handled through the clinic's own infrastructure rather than a detached call.

Title X Guarantees Confidential Care for Minors

As a Title X-funded site, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania provides legally confidential family planning and STI services to minors: meaning the visit, results, and any treatment are protected from disclosure to a parent or guardian by federal program requirements, not just policy.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed Here Directly

For anyone without a regular prescriber, this clinic holds standing capability for all three prevention medications: PrEP for ongoing HIV protection, PEP, and DoxyPEP for bacterial STI prevention after potential exposure. Each prescribed and managed on-site in Philadelphia without routing to an outside provider.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
8210 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.6 miles

Stenton Family Manor

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Stenton Family Manor in Philadelphia carries federal qualification as a community health center, which means STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to what patients actually earn, making the same clinical standard available regardless of income.

Sliding-scale
Address
1300 East Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Website
4.9 miles

Courage Medicine Health Center

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Courage Medicine Health Center, a community health center in Philadelphia, folds rapid and conventional HIV testing, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis screening into walk-in visits on a sliding scale. With every service provided at no fee.

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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost

Every service at Courage Medicine Health Center is provided at no cost, which means the full scope of care, from STI treatment to HIV management to DoxyPEP, is available without a bill waiting at checkout.

Full Care Delivered in Spanish

Courage Medicine Health Center delivers care in Spanish, so clinical conversations (about dosing, adherence, or prevention) happen in the language that carries the clearest meaning for the patient.

Chasing prevention across multiple providers means gaps, missed PEP timing, stalled PrEP starts, DoxyPEP never filled. Courage Medicine Health Center prescribes all three under one clinical relationship, so prevention doesn't fracture across referrals.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
7198 Castor Avenue, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19149
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 182 reviews

Address
1419 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 0.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 2:00 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 4 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Address
500 Old York Road 1st Floor Entrance, Jenkintown, PA 19046 1.0 miles away
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 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 Abington, PA

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 Abington, PA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Abington, 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 range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
  • 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

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 Abington, PA

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

  • Abington Memorial Hospital

    Pathology Department 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Asplundh Cancer Center Clinical Laboratory

    3941 Commerce Avenue - Clinical Laboratory, Willow Grove, PA 19090

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical CTR

    1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital, Resp Care Dept

    1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Menarini Silicon Biosystems

    3501 Masons Mill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Moss Rehab Einstein AT Elkins Park

    60 East Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,962 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Abington. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,769 offer telehealth.

  • Mathew Clark, MD

    Family medicine · 500 York Road, Jenkintown

  • Maria Emilia Florendo, MD

    OB-GYN · 201 Old York Road, Jenkintown

  • Robert Dyer, MD

    Family medicine · Medical Arts Building G-01, Elkins Park

  • Matthew Shore, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 314 Old York Road, Jenkintown

  • Thomas Powell, DO

    Family medicine · 938 Old York Road, Abington

  • Ayanna Diarra, MD

    Family medicine · 938 Old York Road, Abington

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 Abington, PA

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

  • Scriptsusa

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 0.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Alliance Pharmacy Company

    0.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Abington, PA.

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 Abington, 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 Montgomery County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Montgomery County, the county that includes Abington, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#23 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 66% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Montgomery County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Montgomery County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Montgomery County vs the state average
Infection Montgomery County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
258.6 2,247 cases ▼ 39%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
72.2 627 cases ▼ 50%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.6 49 cases ▼ 38%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3 26 cases ▼ 71%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.4 38 cases ▼ 61%
11.4 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 Montgomery County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Montgomery County, chlamydia has risen from 220.8 to 258.6 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.9 to 72.2 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.3 to 5.6 per 100,000 (143%).

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 Abington, PA

Adults uninsured
4.3%
Montgomery County
Below poverty line
6.2%
Primary-care ratio
766 : 1
Montgomery County

Primary-care shortage score 3 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.7

Social Vulnerability Index · 21st 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 Montgomery County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Montgomery County (2023)

People living with HIV
181 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
44cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
47.9%

Montgomery County HIV care continuum (2023)

Montgomery County recorded 5.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Montgomery County residents living with HIV, 75.4% are in care · 64.7% 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 Montgomery County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Abington, PA

Elkins Park carries a particular character within Abington Township: mostly owner-occupied households, a high share of married couples, and families large enough that schedules run on other people's needs as much as your own. When nearly seven in ten residents are in the labor force and a meaningful slice are working full-time professional jobs, the window for a mid-morning clinic appointment can close fast.

That scheduling pressure matters most for people in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates climb steeply and when a single logistical hurdle, an inconvenient hour, a long drive, or an out-of-pocket cost that lands at the wrong moment in the month, can mean a test gets postponed indefinitely. Montgomery County's STI picture makes routine screening genuinely useful rather than precautionary in the abstract, and Abington's mix of working households and modest but real cost-of-living expectations (rent in the area is not trivial on an entry-level paycheck) shapes which options actually get used.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Abington, PA

Walkability 13.15 / 20 · Above average

Abington scores 13.15/20 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 Abington, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 19038 snapshot

Residents
32,157
Median age
40.3
Median income
$113,464

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 19038 area around Abington: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Abington alone.

Abington sits in Montgomery County, ZIP 19038. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Abington Art Center
  • Beth Sholom Congregation
  • Lynnewood Hall
  • Grey Towers Castle
  • Cheltenham Shovel Shop
  • Trinity Church Oxford

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Abington Township
  • Jenkintown
  • Weldon
  • Glenside
  • Elkins Park
  • Fox Chase
  • Vereeville
  • Cheltenham

Major routes

  • PA 611 (Old York Road)
  • PA 63 (Old Welsh Road)
  • PA 232 (Huntingdon Pike)

Reference

STD testing in Abington, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Abington, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Hatboro, PA instead?

Possibly, Hatboro, PA is close; compare it by distance against Labcorp.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Abington, PA?

Yes, Newlands Health (4.3 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Abington, PA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Montgomery County?

About 259 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Pennsylvania average.

How long do results take near Abington, PA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Abington, PA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

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

Can I test at home near Abington, PA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 19038; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

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