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

In Ceiba Municipio, syphilis runs about 42% lower than the US average. Whether it is your first STI test or a routine screening in Aguas Claras, Puerto Rico, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs offer a flat self-pay price. Here are your testing options.

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STD testing near Aguas Claras, PR

3 testing options are listed for Aguas Claras, PR. The nearest, Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza, is about 1.7 miles away. Compare 3 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 1.7 miles

Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza

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Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza, a community health center in Ceiba, folds STI testing into full primary care (sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and appointments required) with the full panel and HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing, all conducted in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Clinical Language Here

Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza operates entirely in Spanish: not as an accommodation layered onto an English-first workflow, but as the default language of every intake, exam, and follow-up conversation. For anyone whose medical reasoning, symptom descriptions, and questions about results come in Spanish, that baseline removes friction at every step.

PrEP Prescribing and Ongoing HIV Prevention On-Site

Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza prescribes PrEP, including tenofovir-based regimens, and manages PEP directly, meaning the monitoring labs, prescription renewals, and follow-up visits are part of the clinic's own care cycle rather than handled by a separate specialist. Consistent access to both prevention options through one provider keeps the regimen intact.

Hepatitis C and B Testing Alongside the Bacterial Panel

Skipping hepatitis testing at an STI visit means a second appointment, a separate provider, and a gap where an active infection goes unmonitored. At Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza, hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing sit alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis in a single panel, so a co-infection doesn't wait on a separate referral chain to surface.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
673 Calle Escolastico Lopez, Ceiba, PR 00735
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 4.8 miles

NeoMed Center-Naguabo

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 22 reviews

NeoMed Center-Naguabo, in Naguabo, earns its federal qualification by anchoring care for residents who pay out of pocket, lack coverage, or simply need a dependable option between providers. Sliding-scale fees make syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening reachable regardless of income, and no appointment is required to walk in.

Sliding-scale
Address
2 Urb El Duque, Naguabo, PR 00718
Website
Community health center 8.3 miles

Cossma Naguabo

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Cossma Naguabo, in Río Blanco, welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without requiring an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to patients across all income levels in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
9.6 Carr 31, Río Blanco, PR 00718
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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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 Aguas Claras, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Aguas Claras, PR

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Aguas Claras, 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 Aguas Claras, PR

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Ceiba 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 Ceibeno

    Ave Lauro Pinero 296, Ceiba, PR 00735

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Ceiba Cboc

    Pr-3, Km 54,9 Lot#3, Ceiba, PR 00735

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico SAN Fernando

    Ave Lauro Pinero #210, Ceiba, PR 00735

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 600 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Aguas Claras. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 37 offer telehealth.

  • Maria Encarnacion Siaca, MD

    Internal medicine · 104 Calle Diego Zalduondo, Fajardo

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  • Eduardo Hernandez Carrion

    Internal medicine · Calle Juan R Garzot, Naguabo

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  • Ana Sanchez Ferreras, MD

    Internal medicine · 57 Calle Isabel Andreu East, Fajardo

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  • Pedro Scorza, MD

    Internal medicine · 53 Calle Celis Aguilera, Fajardo

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  • Carmen Irizarry Ceballos, MD

    Family medicine · 10 B Calle Celis Aguilera South, Fajardo

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  • Ramon Pastrana Maldonado, MD

    Internal medicine · 10 Calle Un East, Fajardo

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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 Aguas Claras, PR

No pharmacy near Aguas Claras, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia San Miguel

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Emanuelli

    5.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Triunfo

    5.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Aguas Claras, 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 Aguas Claras, 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 Ceiba Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ceiba Municipio, the municipio that includes Aguas Claras, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#55 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 29% of the state

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

Ceiba Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Ceiba Municipio vs the state average
Infection Ceiba Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
101.4 11 cases ▼ 37%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
18.4 2 cases ▼ 50%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2 1 cases ▼ 32%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
27.7 3 cases ▲ 41%
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 Ceiba Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ceiba Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 97.3 to 101.4 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 54 to 18.4 per 100,000 (66%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 27 to 9.2 per 100,000 (66%).

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 Aguas Claras, 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 Ceiba Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ceiba Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
542 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
30

Ceiba Municipio HIV care continuum (2021)

Ceiba Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Ceiba Municipio residents living with HIV, 67.3% are in care · 59.6% 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 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 Ceiba Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Aguas Claras, PR

Aguas Claras, a predominantly residential community in Ceiba Municipio, is where many young adults navigate the complexities of forming relationships and establishing their independence, a critical period when STIs can be more prevalent. With a high percentage of residents under 35, these individuals often face challenges in accessing convenient and low-friction screening, particularly given the area's relatively high cost of living and limited public transportation options.

The typical household in Aguas Claras, with an average size of 3.89 people, is likely to have one or two young adults who may be more vulnerable to STIs, given the high percentage of residents in this age group. The rural nature of Ceiba Municipio, with its vast expanses of land and limited access to healthcare facilities, also contributes to the difficulties in getting tested and accessing treatment.

In Aguas Claras, where a significant portion of residents own their homes, the emphasis on homeownership and stability may not necessarily translate to equal access to healthcare resources, including STI testing and treatment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Aguas Claras, PR

Walkability 4.34 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Aguas Claras 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Aguas Claras, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Aguas Claras sits in Ceiba Municipio, ZIP 735. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cerro Corozal
  • Playa Blanca
  • Parque Aguas Claras
  • Parque Roosevelt Gardens
  • Parque Ismael García Clara
  • Parque Saco

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Quebrada Seca
  • Sector El Corcho
  • Prado Hermoso
  • Parcelas Aguas Claras
  • Chupacallos
  • Celina
  • Guayacán
  • Ceiba

Major routes

  • PR-53 (Autopista Dr. José Celso Barbosa)
  • PR-973
  • PR-3 (Carretera Ceiba - Humacao)

Reference

STD testing in Aguas Claras, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Ceiba 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 Aguas Claras-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 Aguas Claras 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 Aguas Claras, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Los Prados, PR instead?

Possibly, Los Prados, PR is close; compare it by distance against Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Aguas Claras, PR without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Aguas Claras, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Ceiba Municipio?

About 101 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Puerto Rico average.

Where do I get PrEP around Aguas Claras, PR?

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

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.

How long do results take near Aguas Claras, PR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Aguas Claras, PR?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

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