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STD Testing in Aguada, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis rates in Aguada Municipio run about 66% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test regularly in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico, consider the trade-offs: visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, whereas an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See your options below.

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STD testing near Aguada, PR

5 testing options are listed for Aguada, PR. The nearest, Costa Salud Community Health Centers, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Community health center 0.3 miles

Costa Salud Community Health Centers

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Costa Salud Community Health Centers in Aguada tests for HIV and syphilis on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required, and for HIV the test itself is free. Family planning and HIV medical treatment round out a care model where every service carries no charge.

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Zero-Cost Care for Anyone Paying Out of Pocket

For someone without a regular provider who is managing costs out of pocket, Costa Salud's standing policy removes the fee entirely: across testing, counseling, and HIV medical treatment alike. There is no service tier where costs appear later.

Spanish Is the Clinical Language Here

Many clinics handle Spanish through workarounds that keep the language one step removed from actual care. At Costa Salud in Aguada, Spanish is the working language of the clinic itself: counseling, HIV education, and treatment conversations happen directly, without mediation.

Sliding-scale
Address
106 Calle Colon, Aguada, PR 00602
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 5.0 miles

Costa Salud Community Health Centers - Moca

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Costa Salud Community Health Centers - Moca earns its federal FQHC designation partly by tying fees to income, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins can access sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia without needing an appointment first.

Sliding-scale
Address
124 Calle Calazan Lasalle, Moca, PR 00676
Website
Highest rated 6.7 miles

Corporacion de Servicios Medicos

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Corporacion de Servicios Medicos in Aguadilla covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, all at no cost, with HPV, hepatitis A and B vaccines, sliding-scale fees where they apply, and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

Sliding-scale clinics still leave patients calculating what they owe at the end of a visit. At Corporacion de Servicios Medicos, no calculation happens. Every service, from the full panel to STI treatment to vaccines, is provided at no fee to the patient, full stop.

Spanish Is the Working Language Here

For anyone whose primary language is Spanish, Corporacion de Servicios Medicos delivers the entire clinical encounter (counseling, education, treatment) in Spanish as a native capability, not an accommodation layered on top of an English-first system.

Herpes Testing Rounds Out the Panel

Anyone wanting a more complete picture of their sexual health will find that Corporacion de Servicios Medicos tests for herpes alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A broader sweep than the standard four-infection panel most clinics default to.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
Carr Pr 107 Km 0.7, Barrio Borinquen Aguadilla, PR 00603
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.8 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Isabela II

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Isabela II, in Guerrero, earned federal qualification as a community health center. A designation that requires income-based sliding-scale fees for every patient. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs adjusted to what you actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
113 Carr 2, Guerrero, PR 00662
Website
Community health center 13.1 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Litoral Clinic

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Litoral Clinic in Mayaguez extends federally qualified health center sliding-scale fees to cash-paying patients, those between providers, and anyone without coverage. STI screening here covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs adjusted to income so financial barriers don't determine who gets tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
183 Ave Dunscombe, Mayaguez, PR 00682
Website

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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.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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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

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More ways to get tested in Aguada, PR

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 Aguada, PR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Aguada, 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 (opens in a new tab) 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.

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 Aguada, PR

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

  • Laboratorio Clinico Jerusalen

    Carr 417 Km30 Bo Malpaso, Aguada, PR 00602

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Yesmar

    Calle Colon #118, Aguada, PR 00602

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Clinico Colon

    #272 Marina Sta, Aguada, PR 00602

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 219 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Aguada. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 offer telehealth.

  • Jose Martinez, MD

    Family medicine · 222 Calle Marina, Aguada

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  • Tomas Rivera, MD

    Family medicine · 251 Calle La Paz, Aguada

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  • Heberto Diaz Otero, MD

    OB-GYN · 2 Calle Colon, Aguada

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  • Evaristo Quinonez Ruiz, MD

    Family medicine · Hc 03 Box, Aguado

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  • Yamilcis Ruiz Lorenzo, MD

    Internal medicine · 342861 Hc, Aguada

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  • Ruben Castillo, MD

    OB-GYN · Carr 115 Km 24, Aguada

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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 Aguada, PR

No pharmacy near Aguada, PR publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Farmacia el Amal # 63

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia del Carmen

    3.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Buen Samaritano

    5.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 10 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mayaguez Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Aguada, PR.

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 Aguada, 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 Aguada Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aguada Municipio, the municipio that includes Aguada, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#76 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Aguada Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Aguada Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Aguada Municipio vs the state average
Infection Aguada Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
58.6 22 cases ▼ 64%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
8 3 cases ▼ 78%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.3 2 cases ▼ 61%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8 3 cases ▼ 59%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 15.6 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 Aguada Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 50 100 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aguada Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 42 to 58.6 per 100,000 (40%), gonorrhea has risen from 2.6 to 8 per 100,000 (208%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.2 to 5.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Aguada, PR

  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Aguada Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aguada Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
190 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
47

Aguada Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Aguada Municipio residents living with HIV, 80.3% are in care · 73.8% 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 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 Aguada Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Aguada, PR

Aguada is a place where driving to a clinic can take hours, and the only affordable housing available is often a significant portion of one's monthly income. The typical rent for a place to call home is $369 a month, and with many residents owning their homes, it's clear that affordability is a pressing concern.

For younger adults, the risk of STIs is a constant presence, especially when forming relationships and navigating the challenges of adulthood. In Aguada Municipio, the high rate of STIs among those aged 15-34 means that staying current with screenings is crucial to maintaining health and well-being. The county's rural spread and limited public transportation options only exacerbate the challenge of accessing care, making it harder for residents to prioritize their health.

As the county's residents go about their daily lives, the statistics on STIs serve as a stark reminder of the importance of access to affordable, convenient testing. With Aguada Municipio's high rates of unemployment and underemployment, the need for low-friction screening is especially pressing, and it's a reality that's all too familiar for many residents.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Aguada, PR

Walkability 3.55 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.55/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Aguada generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Aguada, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Aguada sits in Aguada Municipio, ZIP 602. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Parque Carlos Cajigas
  • Los Cerros Cusualidad
  • Cerro San José
  • Cerro Vieques
  • Playa Espinar
  • Cerro Vadi

Neighborhoods & communities

  • San Francisco
  • San José
  • Noboa Nueva
  • Guaniquilla
  • Noboa Vieja
  • Asomante
  • Piedras Blancas
  • Carrizal

Major routes

  • PR-2 (Expreso Rafael Hernández "El Jibarito")

Reference

STD testing in Aguada, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Aguada Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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.

GroupTestsHow 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 Aguada-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
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 Aguada 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.

TestReference priceCPT / 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Aguada, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Aguada, PR?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Aguada, PR?

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 Aguada, PR?

Costa Salud Community Health Centers, about 0.3 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Aguada, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Aguada Municipio?

Aguada Municipio reported ~59 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Do I wait for the window if I have symptoms?

No, symptoms mean test now; the window period only applies to symptom-free screening.

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