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

In Grimes County, reported syphilis runs about 61% lower than the US average. Whether you are starting a new relationship or managing your sexual health as part of ongoing care in Anderson, Texas, both community and public clinics and private labs each have their advantages. Below are the available clinics to help you decide which is best for you.

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STD testing near Anderson, TX

6 testing options are listed for Anderson, TX. The nearest, HealthPoint, is about 7.8 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 7.8 miles

HealthPoint

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews

A public STD-testing location about 8 miles from Anderson.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
8310 State Hwy 6, Navasota, TX 77868
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.8 miles

Grimes County Community HC

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Grimes County Community HC in Navasota carries federal qualification that ties its STI screening fees directly to each patient's income, meaning the sliding scale applies to everyone who walks in. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing are available without a prior appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
8310 Highway 6 Loop, Navasota, TX 77868
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
1905 Dove Crossing Lane, Navasota, TX 77868 8.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 72 reviews
Address
1725 Birmingham Road, College Station, TX 77845 18.9 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
1602 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX 77845 19.1 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Address
1605 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX 77845 19.1 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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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 Anderson, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Anderson, TX

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Anderson, 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 Anderson, TX

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

  • Grimes ST Joseph Health Center

    210 South Judson Street, Navasota, TX 77868

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 271 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Anderson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 93 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Walker, DO

    Family medicine · 8310 Hwy 6 Loop, Navasota

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  • Van Ngo, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 8264 Hwy 6 Loop, Navasota

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  • Pollachi Selvakumarraj, MD

    Internal medicine · 501 East Washington Avenue, Navasota

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  • Syed Ahsan, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 15320 Hwy 105 West, Montgomery

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  • Wade Richardson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1296 Arrington Road, College Station

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  • Eric Torkildsen, MD

    Internal medicine · 1280 Arrington Road, College Station

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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 Anderson, TX

No pharmacy near Anderson, 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 8.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Asa Pharmacy

    9.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    9.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Scott & White Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Goldstar Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Anderson, 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 Anderson, 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 Grimes County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grimes County, the county that includes Anderson, compare with Texas 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.

#97 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 62% of the state

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

Grimes County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Grimes County vs the state average
Infection Grimes County Texas United States
Chlamydia
358.2 116 cases ▼ 27%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
176 57 cases ≈ the state average
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2 2 cases ▼ 59%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.3 3 cases ▼ 65%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.6 7 cases ▼ 51%
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 Grimes County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grimes County, chlamydia has fallen from 420.3 to 358.2 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has risen from 133.3 to 176 per 100,000 (32%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.8 to 6.2 per 100,000 (37%).

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 Anderson, TX

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
22.7%
Binge drinking
16.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
7.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,786 : 1
Grimes County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 87th 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 Grimes County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grimes County (2023)

People living with HIV
457 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
148

Grimes County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Grimes County residents living with HIV, 79.7% are in care · 66.1% 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 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 Grimes County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Anderson, TX

Anderson's rhythm follows the agricultural calendar and the trades: cattle operations, equipment maintenance, seasonal work that brings people through town with purpose and then moves them on. That transient quality, combined with a population that skews toward young adults finding their footing, means health decisions often happen quietly and on individual timelines. STI screening in and around Anderson is available through the clinics and providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality built into testing there reflects what matters most in a town where people value straightforward, no-questions-asked care. The nearest clinical resources understand that a positive result or a routine check-up isn't something anyone broadcasts. Testing can be arranged quickly, results returned discreetly, and follow-up managed without fanfare.

For residents moving between jobs or seasons, that reliability is essential. Knowing a test can happen today and answers will be yours alone. Whether you're rooted here or passing through, the testing services available locally are designed for people who need them without delay or drama. The log cabin history of Steinhagen and the deep county records of Grimes speak to a place with memory; the health choices you make here stay between you and the provider, as they should.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Anderson, TX

Walkability 3.44 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Anderson 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Anderson, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 77830 snapshot

Residents
2,907
Median age
41.3
Median income
$100,542

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 77830 area around Anderson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Anderson alone.

Anderson sits in Grimes County, ZIP 77830. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Steinhagen Log Cabin
  • Grimes County
  • Grimes County, C.S.A.
  • Grimes County Courthouse
  • Confederate Memorial Plaza
  • Veterans Memorial

Major routes

  • TX 90 (State Highway 90)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Grimes 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 Anderson-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 Anderson 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 Anderson, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Anderson, TX, what now?

Nearest is HealthPoint, about 7.8 mi away; 6 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 77830 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Anderson, TX?

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

Can I get tested in Anderson, TX without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Grimes County?

Grimes County reported ~358 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Anderson, TX?

At-home kits mail to 77830: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

Can I get PrEP near Anderson, TX?

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

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.

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