Free STD Testing in Bay View Garden, IL (Woodford County)

Find STD testing near me in Bay View Garden, IL. Compare free and low-cost testing options and get tested for HIV, Herpes, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and other STIs.

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Quest Diagnostics

No Appointment Required

6926 N University St Ste F, Peoria, Illinois 61614

5.59 mile

Tel: 3096921485


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Hepatitis A Testing
  • • Hepatitis B Testing
  • • Hepatitis C Testing
  • • Herpes Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing
  • • Rapid HIV Testing
  • • Conventional HIV Testing

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Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.

Peoria City/County Health Department

STD and HIV testing is available to anyone 12 years and older. All testing is confidential, but you will need to bring identification. $15 cost for testing (includes testing for STDs and HIV, and any needed STD treatment).

2116 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, Illinois 61604

6 mile

Tel: (309) 679-6000

Tel: (309) 679-6655


Appointment Required: Yes


Tests Offered

  • • TB Testing
  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing
  • • Rapid HIV Testing
  • • Conventional HIV Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
  • • STD Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • TB Prevention/Education
  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • • HIV Test Counseling
  • • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • • Condom Distribution

Support Services

  • • Case Management

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • At Risk Persons
  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Persons Practicing High Risk Behaviors
  • • Persons with HIV/AIDS
  • • Persons with STDs
  • • Women
  • • HIV Positive Persons
  • • Sex Partners
  • • Pregnant Women
  • • Men
  • • Students
  • • Young Adults
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men
  • • Minorities
  • • Schools
  • • Homeless Persons

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Fee

Languages

  • • English

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois Peoria Health Center

Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.

2709 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, Illinois 61603

7.21 mile

Tel: (309) 681-0350

Tel: (309) 681-0359


Appointment Required: Yes


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing
  • • Rapid HIV Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • Family Planning
  • • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
  • • STD Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • • HIV Test Counseling
  • • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • • Condom Distribution

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • Adults
  • • At Risk Persons
  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Persons with HIV/AIDS
  • • Persons with STDs
  • • Women
  • • Men
  • • LGBT

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Fee
  • • Medicaid Accepted
  • • Sliding Scale
  • • Insurance Accepted
  • • Donations Accepted

Languages

  • • English
  • • Spanish
  • • Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages

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Empower Life Center

The Empower Life Center provides free limited STI testing (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea).

1825 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, Illinois 61603

7.88 mile

Tel: (309) 688-0202


Appointment Required: No


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • STD Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • STD Prevention/Education

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • At Risk Persons
  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Women
  • • Men
  • • African Americans/Blacks
  • • Asians/Pacific Islanders
  • • Hispanics/Latinos

Fees & Payment Information

  • • No Fee

Languages

  • • English

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Central Illinois Friends

Screening Services are available to the public. Organization also provides emergency assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and case managed by a HIV Care agent. Call (309) 671-2144 to determine eligibility for services.

120 NE Glen Oak Ave, Ste 201, Peoria, Illinois 61603

8.55 mile

Tel: (309) 671-2144

Tel: (309) 671-5108


Appointment Required: Yes


Tests Offered

  • • Hepatitis A Testing
  • • Hepatitis C Testing
  • • Hepatitis B Testing
  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Herpes Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing
  • • Rapid HIV Testing
  • • Conventional HIV Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Prevention Services Offered

  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • • HIV Test Counseling
  • • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • • Behavioral Interventions
  • • Speakers Bureau

Support Services

  • • Support Groups
  • • PrEP Navigation
  • • Case Management
  • • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)
  • • Financial Assistance
  • • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HOPWA
  • • Housing Services

Audiences

  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Persons with HIV/AIDS
  • • Women
  • • HIV Positive Persons
  • • Men
  • • African Americans/Blacks
  • • Hispanics/Latinos
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men
  • • LGBT
  • • Gay Men
  • • Native Americans

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Donations Accepted
  • • Free HIV Testing
  • • Free STD Testing
  • • No Fee
  • • Free Hepatitis B Testing
  • • Free Hepatitis C Testing

Languages

  • • English
  • • Spanish
  • • Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages

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Which Method of STD Testing is Suitable for Me?

STD testing options in Bay View Garden, IL

Every sexually active individual must protect their sexual health. Regular STD testing is the only way to care for your sexual health. However, sometimes it becomes confusing to select the right testing method as there are so many options available. For your convenience, we have gathered information about all available STD testing methods in Bay View Garden, Illinois. Check them out to find out which option is suitable for you.

Testing MethodWaiting TimesSpeed of ResultsPositive Consultation

Private Testing (Walk-In Clinic)

10-20 Minutes with No Wait

24-72 Hours

Free With Positive Result

At-Home STD Testing

No Wait

5-11 Days

Free With Positive Result

Doctor Visit

with Insurance

Call for Appointment

7-10 Days

Co-Pay Required

Doctor Visit

without Insurance

Call for Appointment

7-10 Days

Out-of-Pocket Cost Required

Public Clinic

Limited Hours and Long Lines

7-14 Days

No

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Yes. Certain companies offer at-home testing kits wherein you are the one that will collect the specimens necessary for the test at the comfort of your own home. Sure, it might sometimes be subject to errors due to the potential contamination of the sample from collection to transportation, but it does offer a great deal of privacy and convenience for patients who would prefer to have their identities hidden in fear that their community will judge them.

It is recommended to get tested for STDs if you have had unprotected sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, or if you are experiencing symptoms associated with STDs. Additionally, regular testing is recommended as part of routine sexual health care, even in the absence of symptoms, especially for individuals who are sexually active.

Similar to how other testing procedures behave, false-positive results are still evident even in STD testing. False-positive and even false-negative results are standard instances that showcase the imperfection of the test’s design – a factor that is present everywhere. However, despite certain inconsistencies in laboratory tests as such, physicians commonly use confirmatory tests that would often take another path entirely to arrive at the same conclusion – solidifying the initial test’s diagnosis while still ensuring that the second test is not following the inconsistencies of the first.

It does vary on a case-to-case basis. Insurance policies are often particular with the instances that they would be covering with their program. Some may cover severe accidents, some may even consider “orphan disease,” and yes, some may also cover the expenses for performing STD diagnostic tests. However, considering that your insurance provider will have to verify the person's identity availing of the program, STD testing laboratories that employ a minimal collection of patient information may not accept insurance policies to prioritize privacy over affordability.

It can be, but it does not necessarily have to be. What many people need to understand is that laboratory tests would most often than not be relatively pricey due to the technology that is being utilized behind these diagnostic techniques. However, opting for specific laboratories that offer more convenient testing procedures and discounted prices for diagnostic tests would help ensure that the price will not be much of an issue in providing you with the conclusive diagnosis of your condition. It might take some independent scanning to find the right testing center for you in the most acceptable price range, but it is not as impossible as many people make it out to be.

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Most people experience feelings of hesitation when going to get tested for STD, despite knowing they might have contracted one. EasySTD was created to change that.

1

Order your STD test

Visit your nearest lab or clinic, order your home testing kit online, and follow the given instructions from an STD testing provider.

2

Undergo the test

After ordering your STD test, visit the testing center to get tested or take a self sample including urine, cotton swab, or finger prick with the home testing kit and mail it back.

3

Receive you results

Receive the lab-certified results of your STD test from your test provider via mail or phone within 2 to 3 days. If the test comes positive, consult your doctor immediately.

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