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STD Testing in Berkshire, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Franklin County, Vermont, reported chlamydia cases run about 65% lower than the national average. Whether you have symptoms or are just checking in, your options in Berkshire, Vermont include public health clinics, private labs, and at-home test kits. Clinics offer affordability, labs offer speed, and at-home kits offer convenience.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Berkshire, VT

4 testing options are listed for Berkshire, VT. The nearest, Northern Tier Center for Health, is about 4.5 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 4.5 miles

Northern Tier Center for Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews

Northern Tier Center for Health in Richford pairs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for any bacterial infections found, so a single appointment resolves what it can on the spot. Fees run on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
44 Main Street, Suite 200 Richford, VT 05476
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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Industrial Med Testing, Inc

Results in 1–2 days
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Review sources

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4 out of 5 from 25 reviews
Address
220 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 40.6 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Review sources

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 41.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD1
Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
16 Degrandpre Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 42.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Berkshire, VT

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 tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Berkshire, VT

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Berkshire, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

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 Berkshire, VT

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

  • LAB- NW Medical Center

    133 Fairfield Street, St Albans, VT 05478

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 50 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Berkshire. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Lorne Babb, MD

    Family medicine · 84 Water Tower Road, Enosburg Falls

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  • Erick Lavallee, MD

    Family medicine · 44 Main Street, Richford

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  • Matias Gnass, MD

    Family medicine · 133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans

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  • Sharon Stoll, MD

    Family medicine · 133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans

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  • Bharat Bhushan, MD

    Internal medicine · 133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans

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  • Ludmila Kaplan, MD

    Internal medicine · 133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans

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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 Berkshire, VT

Compare the pharmacies closest to Berkshire, VT. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Enosburg Pharmacy

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Swanton Rexall

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Price Chopper Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Berkshire, VT.

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 Berkshire, 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 Franklin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Franklin County, the county that includes Berkshire, compare with Vermont 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.

#8 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Franklin County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Franklin County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Franklin County vs the state average
Infection Franklin County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
172.6 88 cases ▼ 15%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
23.5 12 cases ▼ 31%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — 1.4 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 Franklin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Franklin County, chlamydia has fallen from 194.2 to 172.6 per 100,000 (11%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 26 to 23.5 per 100,000 (10%).

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 Berkshire, VT

Adults uninsured
7.4%
No routine checkup
24.1%
Binge drinking
16.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
25.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,480 : 1
Franklin County

Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2

Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Franklin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Franklin County (2023)

People living with HIV
25 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
201

Franklin County HIV care continuum (2022)

Franklin County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Franklin County residents living with HIV, 50% are in care · 40% 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 Franklin County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Berkshire, VT

Young adults drawn to Berkshire often arrive for work in the surrounding region or to settle near family land, and they stay, building lives here alongside neighbors who've done the same for generations. The town's character reflects that stability: homeowners with deep roots, married couples raising children, people who know the rhythm of work and community. Yet Berkshire is also home to young adults in their late teens through thirties, a demographic for whom confidential STI screening is a straightforward health step, not a crisis. Testing in and around Berkshire listed on this page reflects the town's real needs. Clinics and providers understand that confidentiality isn't performed: it's woven into how they operate, because privacy matters when you live somewhere familiar, where faces repeat and word travels.

A young adult working construction or retail, raising a child alone, or simply getting to know a partner has every reason to want screening without fanfare. The nearest resources are accessible by car from VT 105 East or through local health departments. Berkshire itself may not have a dedicated STI clinic, but the testing sites within reach offer the same clinical standard and discretion you'd find anywhere. Getting tested is routine; getting it done quietly, on your schedule, is possible here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Berkshire, VT

Walkability 6.31 / 20 · Below average

At 6.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Berkshire 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 Berkshire, Vermont, EasySTD

ZIP 05450 snapshot

Residents
5,357
Median age
41.3
Median income
$72,991

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 05450 area around Berkshire: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Berkshire alone.

Berkshire sits in Franklin County, ZIP 05450. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ayers Hill
  • Monument 607
  • Monument 608
  • Monument 606A
  • Monument 608A
  • Monument 606

Major routes

  • VT 105 (Vermont Route 105 East)

Reference

STD testing in Berkshire, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

Group Tests How 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 a Berkshire-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Berkshire 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Vermont Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Berkshire, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Berkshire, VT?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Berkshire, VT without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Berkshire, VT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Franklin County?

Franklin County reported ~173 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Vermont average.

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

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Berkshire, VT?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

When is a chlamydia test accurate?

Wait roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure for a reliable chlamydia result.

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.

Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?

It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.

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