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STD Testing in Augusta Springs, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cases of syphilis in Augusta County, Virginia run about 35% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly in Augusta Springs, Virginia, you can choose between walk-in clinics for immediate testing or labs and at-home kits for scheduling flexibility. See the options below.

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STD testing near Augusta Springs, VA

6 testing options are listed for Augusta Springs, VA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 14.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Highest rated 15.0 miles

Carilion Clinic

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews

Carilion Clinic in Staunton runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, making the cost structure flexible across most situations. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: with STI treatment, family planning, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
40 Lambert Street, Suite 522 Staunton, VA 24401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 15.0 miles

Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Staunton runs STI care through the infrastructure of a public health department: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV testing sit alongside TB screening and vaccination on a sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all at no fee.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

When cost sits between a person and treatment, bacterial infections go untreated and follow-up appointments never happen. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, vaccines, DoxyPEP) so the financial barrier that causes those gaps does not exist here.

Interpretation Services Reach Every Appointment

A clinical conversation conducted through misunderstanding leaves exposure histories incomplete and discharge instructions unheeded, both gaps that produce return visits for the same infection. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton has interpretation services available for non-English languages, so the full clinical exchange happens accurately the first time.

DoxyPEP Is Prescribed and Monitored Here

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, a single 200 mg dose taken within 72 hours of a potential bacterial STI exposure, is prescribed directly by Virginia Department of Health in Staunton's clinical staff, who can coordinate dosing guidance alongside the standard panel and ongoing STI prevention counseling already delivered at the clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
1414 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401
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
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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 Augusta Springs, VA

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.

At-home STD testing in Augusta Springs, VA

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Augusta Springs, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Augusta Springs, VA

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

  • Shenandoah Dermatology

    427 Lee Jackson Highway Suite 101, Staunton, VA 24401

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Augusta Health SD

    2570 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Blue Ridge Pathologists

    70 Medical Center Circle Suite 309, Fishersville, VA 22939

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Augusta Springs. 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.

Clinicians near Augusta Springs, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 102 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Augusta Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 39 offer telehealth.

  • John Marsh, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 25 Commerce Park Drive, Raphine

  • Barry Diduch, MD

    Family medicine · 851 Statler Boulevard, Staunton

  • Margaret Siman, MD

    Family medicine · 42 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • Starla Kiser Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • David Chernoff, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • James Reid, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2303 North Augusta Street, Staunton

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.

Pharmacies near Augusta Springs, VA

No pharmacy near Augusta Springs, VA 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.

  • Rite Aid 3.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CHS

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Martin's Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Stuarts Draft Family Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Augusta Springs, VA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Augusta Springs, 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.

STDs & HIV in Augusta County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Augusta County, the county that includes Augusta Springs, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#73 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Augusta County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Augusta County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Augusta County vs the state average
Infection Augusta County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
288.8 226 cases ▼ 39%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
70.3 55 cases ▼ 56%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.2 8 cases ▼ 5%
10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.1 4 cases ▼ 46%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.5 9 cases ▼ 27%
15.8 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 Augusta County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Augusta County, chlamydia has risen from 259.4 to 288.8 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 104.5 to 70.3 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.6 to 10.2 per 100,000 (292%).

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 Augusta Springs, VA

Adults uninsured
7.4%
Augusta County
No routine checkup
20%
Augusta County
Primary-care ratio
1,892 : 1
Augusta County
  • Primary-care shortage score 6 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 21st 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 Augusta County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Augusta County (2023)

People living with HIV
122 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
99 · PnR 13.6

Augusta County HIV care continuum (2023)

Augusta County recorded 7.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Augusta County residents living with HIV, 85.9% are in care · 78.2% 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 Augusta County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Augusta Springs, VA

Augusta Springs took its name from the mineral springs that drew settlers to this corner of Augusta County, and that same appeal to wellness runs through the community today. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is available in and around Augusta Springs through the clinics and providers listed on this page: options that serve people living here who want straightforward, confidential screening without delay or judgment. The town's mix of young adults, many in their late teens through their thirties, reflects a population for whom routine STI testing is a practical health step, not an afterthought. Privacy in a smaller town can feel like a real concern, and testing sites in this area understand that. Results remain confidential by law, and the clinics serving Augusta Springs are set up to protect that confidentiality as standard practice, not as an exception.

Whether someone is new to the area or has lived here since childhood, the testing available through this directory removes the guesswork about where to go and what to expect. Getting tested early (before symptoms appear, or simply as part of regular health care) matters as much here as anywhere else. The providers and clinics listed serve Augusta Springs residents seeking quick, reliable results and straightforward follow-up if needed. Confidentiality, accuracy, and access are not luxuries in health care; they are the foundation, and they are in place.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Augusta Springs, VA

Walkability 2.8 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Augusta Springs 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 Augusta Springs, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 24430 snapshot

Residents
3,300
Median age
37.8
Median income
$42,367

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 24430 area around Augusta Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Augusta Springs alone.

Augusta Springs sits in Augusta County, ZIP 24430. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Estaline Schoolhouse
  • Elliott Knob
  • Augusta Springs YCC Camp
  • Archer Knob
  • Hogback
  • Haycock Knob

Major routes

  • VA 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway)

STD testing in Augusta Springs, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Augusta Springs 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 Virginia

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Augusta Springs, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Augusta Springs, VA?

6 testing options are within 30 miles of Augusta Springs, VA.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Augusta Springs, VA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Augusta Springs, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Augusta County?

About 289 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Virginia average.

How long do results take near Augusta Springs, VA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Can rectal pain or discharge be an STD?

Yes, rectal symptoms can come from chlamydia or gonorrhea; ask for a rectal swab if you had anal exposure.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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