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STD Testing in Arboles, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Archuleta County, the reported chlamydia rate runs about 81% lower than the US average. If you're in Arboles, Colorado, checking for STIs can be a good idea before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Options include local clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing, and labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time.

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STD testing near Arboles, CO

3 testing options are listed for Arboles, CO. The nearest, Archuleta County Public Health Department, is about 13.8 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.

Closest to you 13.8 miles

Archuleta County Public Health Department

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Archuleta County Public Health Department, Pagosa Springs's county health department, pairs STI testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis) with on-site treatment, vaccines, and a sliding-scale fee structure. Appointments are required; Spanish and interpretation services are available.

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Spanish and Interpretation Woven Into Every Visit

For anyone navigating health care in a language other than English, Archuleta County Public Health Department holds Spanish-speaking staff and broader interpretation access as standing clinic capacity. Not a scheduling add-on. That means counseling, risk discussion, and treatment instructions happen with the same fluency as the visit itself.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Core Panel

Leaving hepatitis off a standard panel means a separate appointment, a separate provider, and a gap where undetected infection continues. At Archuleta County Public Health Department, hepatitis A, B, and C testing runs alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, so a single visit produces a complete picture rather than a partial one.

Tests & treats
Address
502 South 8th Street, Suite 300 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.1 miles

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Clinic in Ignacio runs STI care by appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: that visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance.

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Herpes Testing Handled Here, No Second Stop

Skip the herpes test at most clinics and you leave with an incomplete picture: then come the extra appointments, the separate lab, the gap between exposure and answer. Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Clinic in Ignacio includes herpes in its testing panel, closing that gap at the same appointment where everything else gets handled.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
69 Capote Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137
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
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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301 28.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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 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 Arboles, CO

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 Arboles, CO

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Arboles, 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 Arboles, CO

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

  • Upper SAN Juan Health Service District

    95 South Pagosa Boulevard, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 37 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Arboles. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 14 offer telehealth.

  • Jennifer Martin, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 480 Wolverine Drive, Bayfield

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  • Daniel Haire, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 500 North Mundo, Dulce

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  • Gina Carr, MD

    Family medicine · 95 South Pagosa Boulevard, Pagosa Springs

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  • Carole Nasralla, MD

    Family medicine · 27 B Talisman Drive, Pagosa Springs

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  • Logan Reimer, MD

    Internal medicine · 1 Mercado Street, Durango

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  • Cesar Tula, MD

    Internal medicine · 1 Mercado Street, Durango

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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 Arboles, CO

No pharmacy near Arboles, CO 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.

  • City Market Pharmacy

    25 mi
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 26 mi
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  • Three Springs Pharmacy

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Four Corners Pharmacy

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Selah Mountain Pharmacy

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Arboles, CO.

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 Arboles, 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 Archuleta County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Archuleta County, the county that includes Arboles, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~12% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#56 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Archuleta County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Archuleta County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Archuleta County vs the state average
Infection Archuleta County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
91.6 13 cases ▼ 79%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
14.1 2 cases ▼ 89%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7 1 cases ▼ 75%
28.4 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 Archuleta County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 42% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Archuleta County, chlamydia has fallen from 217.1 to 91.6 per 100,000 (58%), gonorrhea has fallen from 59.9 to 14.1 per 100,000 (76%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 7.1 to 7.1 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 Arboles, CO

Adults uninsured
11.9%
No routine checkup
27.5%
No transportation
12.2%
Binge drinking
17.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
21.8%
Below poverty line
15.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,149 : 1
Archuleta County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Archuleta County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Archuleta County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
87

Archuleta County HIV care continuum (2023)

Archuleta County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Archuleta County residents living with HIV, 55% 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 Archuleta County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Arboles, CO

Haystack Mountain rises above Arboles as a landmark that draws people outdoors, and the same directness that defines life here, where neighbors know one another and the landscape feels immediate, shapes how people approach their health. STI testing in and around Arboles reflects that practicality: straightforward access to confidential screening without performance or pretense. Clinics listed on this page offer the kind of care where you walk in, get tested, and leave with results that stay yours alone. Young adults in Arboles benefit from testing services designed around their lives, whether they're establishing new relationships, navigating changes, or simply staying informed. Confidentiality isn't contingent on how small the town feels; it's built into how these clinics operate.

The providers here understand that routine screening is a normal part of health maintenance, not a crisis measure. Testing availability in the area means you don't have to travel far or wait weeks for an appointment. Whether you need results quickly or prefer to schedule at your own pace, the clinics and urgent care facilities serving Arboles offer flexible timing. Knowing your status, and knowing that information stays confidential, removes one source of uncertainty from your life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Arboles, CO

Walkability 5.13 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Arboles 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 Arboles, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81147 snapshot

Residents
12,923
Median age
52
Median income
$78,949

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81147 area around Arboles: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Arboles alone.

Arboles sits in Archuleta County, ZIP 81147. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Haystack Mountain
  • Piedra Peak Number 2

Reference

STD testing in Arboles, CO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Archuleta County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Colorado 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 Arboles-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 Arboles 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 Colorado

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Arboles, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Arboles, CO, what now?

Nearest is Archuleta County Public Health Department, about 13.8 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 81147 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Arboles, CO?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Arboles, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Archuleta County?

Archuleta County reported ~92 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Colorado average.

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

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

How long do results take near Arboles, CO?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What's the difference between PrEP and PEP?

PrEP is taken before exposure to prevent HIV; PEP is emergency medicine started within 72 hours after a possible exposure.

Is there a vaccine for HPV?

Yes, the HPV vaccine prevents the types most linked to cancer and genital warts; it's recommended through age 26 (and some adults to 45).

Where can teens get STD testing near Arboles, CO?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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