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STD Testing in Big Pine, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Inyo County are about 55% lower than the US average. If you're starting a new relationship or getting regular check-ups in Big Pine, California, there are two types of testing options to weigh: public clinics that may be low-cost or free, and private labs that might offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Big Pine, CA

5 testing options are listed for Big Pine, CA. The nearest, Valley Health Team, is about 14.7 miles away. Compare 2 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 14.7 miles

Valley Health Team

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Valley Health Team in Bishops weaves STI care into its broader community health practice, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding scale open to everyone, appointments required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and all services provided at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

When cost becomes the reason someone skips a follow-up dose, delays a retest, or walks away from treatment mid-course, the care itself fails. At Valley Health Team, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, PEP) is provided at no fee, so cost never becomes the point where care breaks down.

Full Spanish-Language Care, Not an Accommodation

Many clinics field Spanish through patched-in solutions that interrupt the conversation at exactly the moments it matters most. Valley Health Team delivers care directly in Spanish, so nothing is filtered, delayed, or lost between a patient's words and the clinician's response.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Bishops

Valley Health Team prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning a patient who decides to start daily HIV prevention, or needs a post-exposure course, leaves with a prescription from the same clinic handling their STI care, not a second appointment somewhere else.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
459 West Line Street, Suite C Bishops, CA 93514
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
Community health center 14.9 miles

Northern Inyo Healthcare District

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 74 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Big Pine. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
153 Pioneer Ln Suite B, Bishop, CA 93514
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
789 North Reed Avenue, Reedley, CA 75.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
48677 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 75.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2570 Jensen Avenue, Sanger, CA 77.4 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
See tests & prices

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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 Big Pine, CA

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 Big Pine, CA

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

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

  • Southern Inyo Hospital Laboratory

    501 East Locust Street, Lone Pine, CA 93545

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Northern Inyo Hospital

    150 Pioneer Lane, Bishop, CA 93514

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 30 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Big Pine. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Ronald Dominguez, MD

    Family medicine · 459 West Line Street, Bishop

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  • James Richardson, MD

    Internal medicine · 307 Academy Street, Bishop

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  • Thomas Boo, MD

    Family medicine · 150 Pioneer Lane, Bishop

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  • Jeannie Pflum, DO

    OB-GYN · 152 Pioneer Lane, Bishop

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  • Anne Gasior, MD

    Family medicine · 152 Pioneer Lane, Bishop

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  • Richard Nicholson, MD

    Family medicine · 151 Pioneer Lane, Bishop

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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 Big Pine, CA

No pharmacy near Big Pine, CA 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.

  • Dwayne's Friendly Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 16 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Big Pine, CA.

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 Big Pine, 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 Inyo County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Inyo County, the county that includes Big Pine, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Inyo County vs California vs U.S.

Inyo County California U.S. ▲▼ = Inyo County vs the state average
Infection Inyo County California United States
Chlamydia
318.5 59 cases ▼ 35%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
81 15 cases ▼ 57%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.4 1 cases ▼ 67%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.4 1 cases ▼ 88%
46.7 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 Inyo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Inyo County, chlamydia has fallen from 357.6 to 318.5 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 226.1 to 81 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.5 to 5.4 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Big Pine, CA

Adults uninsured
7.5%
No routine checkup
26.6%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
16.2%
Frequent mental distress
18.9%
Depression
24.4%
Below poverty line
13.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,459 : 1
Inyo County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Inyo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Inyo County (2023)

People living with HIV
194 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
132

Inyo County HIV care continuum (2023)

Inyo County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Inyo County residents living with HIV, 74.2% are in care · 67.7% 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 Inyo County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Big Pine, CA

The Grand Army of the Republic Highway stretches through the eastern Sierra with the nearest full-service clinic a meaningful drive from town, so a testing appointment here is never just a quick errand squeezed between stops. That distance is worth factoring in early, especially for younger adults in their late teens and twenties who are in the years when STIs circulate most actively and when scheduling a dedicated trip can be the thing that keeps putting it off. Big Pine's housing picture tells you something about the pace of life here: close to four in five residents own their homes, and a household size that runs above three people on average means a lot of adults are living in family configurations rather than solo or transient ones.

Nearly half of married adults share that roof with a partner, and with fewer than one in five households clearing six figures, routine health costs get weighed against other priorities. That tension is real when you are looking at clinic fees alongside a modest rent or a fixed mortgage. For a household juggling one car, school schedules, and work shifts, knowing the hours before you commit to the drive down North Main Street is the practical first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Big Pine, CA

Walkability 9.02 / 20 · Below average

At 9.02/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Big Pine 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Big Pine, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93513 snapshot

Residents
1,525
Median age
48
Median income
$54,485

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93513 area around Big Pine: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Big Pine alone.

Big Pine sits in Inyo County, ZIP 93513. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mendenhall Park
  • Big Pine Triangle County Park
  • Sierra White Quarry
  • Bakoch Prospect
  • Zurich
  • Monola

Major routes

  • North Main Street
  • Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Reference

STD testing in Big Pine, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Inyo County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 a Big Pine-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 Big Pine 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 California

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Big Pine, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Big Pine, CA?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Big Pine, CA?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Big Pine, CA?

Valley Health Team, about 14.7 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Big Pine, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Inyo County?

Inyo County reported ~319 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the California average.

Can I get PrEP near Big Pine, CA?

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

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

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

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

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

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