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

Gonorrhea reports in Shackelford County are about 83% lower than the US average. If you are considering your STI testing options in Albany, Texas, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Use the list below to compare your options.

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STD testing near Albany, TX

4 testing options are listed for Albany, TX. The nearest, Resource Care Community Health Center, 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.

Community health center 0.5 miles

Resource Care Community Health Center

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Resource Care Community Health Center in Albany screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee adjusted for everyone; appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit. Care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care, Not Arranged After the Fact

Many clinics handle Spanish by patching something together once you arrive, a workaround that puts the burden on the patient at exactly the wrong moment. At Resource Care Community Health Center, Spanish-language care is built into how the clinic operates, so nothing gets lost between what you say and what gets documented.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Included, No Second Visit

Leaving hepatitis B or C off a panel means a separate appointment elsewhere, another co-pay, another wait, another chance for a gap to go unaddressed. Resource Care Community Health Center tests for both alongside the standard bacterial and HIV panel, so a complete picture comes from a single visit to Albany.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
725 Pate Street, Albany, TX 76430
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
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
4150 Southwest Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 35.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 1:00 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
4530 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606 35.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
8 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 35.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 matters most to you?

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 Albany, 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 Albany, TX

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Albany, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 7 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Albany. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Ray Gibson, MD

    Family medicine · 450 Kenshalo Street, Albany

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  • Kelli Windsor, DO

    Family medicine · 101 South Hartford Street, Breckenridge

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  • Victor Estevez Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 806 Stephens Street, Clyde

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  • Harry Miller, MD

    Family medicine · 1634 State Hwy 351, Abilene

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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 Albany, TX

No pharmacy near Albany, TX 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 20 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Larson's Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • W5 Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • United Pharmacy

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Taylor County Pharmacy

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Albany, 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 Albany, 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 Shackelford County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Shackelford County, the county that includes Albany, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#221 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state

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

Shackelford County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Shackelford County vs the state average
Infection Shackelford County Texas United States
Chlamydia
154.8 5 cases ▼ 69%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
31 1 cases ▼ 82%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31 1 cases ▲ 107%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Shackelford County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 64% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Shackelford County, chlamydia has fallen from 225.4 to 154.8 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has fallen from 64.4 to 31 per 100,000 (52%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 31 to 31 per 100,000.

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 Albany, TX

Adults uninsured
10.8%
No routine checkup
22.7%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
13.1%
Primary-care ratio
3,212 : 1
Shackelford County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 39th 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 Shackelford County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Shackelford County (2023)

People living with HIV
219 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Shackelford County HIV care continuum (2023)

Shackelford County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Shackelford County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 50% 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 Shackelford County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Albany, TX

Bank Park sits at the quiet center of Albany, the kind of anchor that reminds you most people here have put down roots: nearly four in five households own their home, and the average household runs to more than three people. That settled, family-oriented character shapes daily life along North Main Street and out toward the edges of town, but it also means schedules fill up fast: with unemployment running notably higher than state norms and labor-force participation on the lower side, many residents are juggling constrained budgets alongside irregular or limited work hours.

For younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who move through the highest-incidence years for STIs without always feeling urgency about testing, those economic pressures are real. That's precisely why the range of options listed on this page matters: some offer telehealth or mail-based testing that sidesteps the drive entirely, while others with extended hours mean a resident near First United Methodist Church of Albany doesn't have to choose between a weekday appointment and a shift.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Albany, TX

Walkability 5.8 / 20 · Below average

At 5.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Albany 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Albany, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 76430 snapshot

Residents
2,383
Median age
44.7
Median income
$68,077

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76430 area around Albany: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Albany alone.

Albany sits in Shackelford County, ZIP 76430. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fort Griffin Fandangle
  • First United Methodist Church of Albany
  • Texas Central Railway Company
  • Bank Park
  • Ledbetter Picket House
  • The Albany News

Major routes

  • North Main Street
  • South Main Street
  • Hill Street
  • TX 6 (South 2nd Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Shackelford 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.

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 Albany-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 Albany 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 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Albany, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Albany, TX?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Albany, TX?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Albany, TX without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Shackelford County?

Shackelford County reported ~155 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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.

What happens after a positive result?

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

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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