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STD Testing in Black Point-Green Point, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Marin County is about 68% lower than the national average. Whether you need testing in Black Point-Green Point, California or just want peace of mind, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. We've listed some options below.

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STD testing near Black Point-Green Point, CA

7 testing options are listed for Black Point-Green Point, CA. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 2.4 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 2.6 miles

Marin Community Clinics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Marin Community Clinics in Novato tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee with free HIV and STI testing available; bacterial infections are treated the same visit, and an appointment is required.

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Zero-Dollar Care Backed by Real Funding

The no-fee structure at Marin Community Clinics is underwritten by a combination of public funding streams (Ryan White, Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance billing) so staff carry a full clinical load: counseling, prescribing PrEP and PEP, administering hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV vaccines, and managing HIV treatment, none of it contingent on what a patient pays.

Spanish-Language Care Across Every Service

Services at Marin Community Clinics are delivered in Spanish, which means test results, PrEP counseling, and treatment instructions are communicated directly. Reducing the chance that a dosing detail or follow-up step gets lost in translation.

Ryan White Covers HIV Care From Test to Treatment

For someone paying out of pocket or without a primary care relationship, the Ryan White funding at Marin Community Clinics means HIV care doesn't stop at a positive test. The clinic prescribes and monitors antiretroviral treatment on an ongoing basis, keeping everything within the same practice.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
6090 Redwood Boulevard, Novato, CA 94945
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.1 miles

Marin Community Clinic - Novato Administration Commercial

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 89 reviews

A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 3 miles from Black Point-Green Point. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
9 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 100, Novato, CA 94949
Website
Community health center 3.1 miles

Marin Community Clinic - Administration 10 Commercial

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Marin Community Clinic - Administration 10 Commercial, in Novato, structures its fees on a sliding scale tied to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. As a federally qualified health center, it offers STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949
Website

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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 Black Point-Green Point, 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.

At-home STD testing in Black Point-Green Point, CA

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Black Point-Green Point, 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 Black Point-Green Point, CA

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

  • Danielle Lane MD

    101 Rowland Way Suite 305, Novato, CA 94945

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Sutter Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA 94945

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Mill Valley Dermatology

    655 Redwood Hwy Frontaage Road, Suite 100, Mill Valley, CA 94941

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 3,879 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Black Point-Green Point. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,596 offer telehealth.

  • Katherine Hsiao, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 165 Rowland Way, Novato

  • Adaeze Udezue, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 101 Rowland Way, Novato

  • Teresa Tang, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 101 Rowland Way, Novato

  • Viet-Thi Ta, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 101 Rowland Way, Novato

  • Allison Devers, MD

    Family medicine · 132 Vintage Way, Novato

  • Rebekah Harding, MD

    Internal medicine · 6100 Redwood Boulevard, Novato

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 Black Point-Green Point, CA

No pharmacy near Black Point-Green Point, 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 2.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Costco Pharmacy 2.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

    2.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 2.9 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Golden Gate Pharmacy Services

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Black Point-Green Point, CA.

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 Black Point-Green Point, 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 Marin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Marin County, the county that includes Black Point-Green Point, compare with California 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.

#38 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state

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

Marin County California U.S. ▲▼ = Marin County vs the state average
Infection Marin County California United States
Chlamydia
294.4 749 cases ▼ 40%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
97.1 247 cases ▼ 49%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.1 13 cases ▼ 69%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.1 18 cases ▼ 63%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.6 32 cases ▼ 73%
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 Marin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Marin County, chlamydia has risen from 214.2 to 294.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has risen from 50.7 to 97.1 per 100,000 (92%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.9 to 5.1 per 100,000 (26%).

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 Black Point-Green Point, CA

Adults uninsured
6.5%
No routine checkup
26.3%
No transportation
5.9%
Binge drinking
15.7%
Frequent mental distress
14.6%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
Primary-care ratio
671 : 1
Marin County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 37th 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 Marin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Marin County (2023)

People living with HIV
333 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
24cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
13.4%

Marin County HIV care continuum (2023)

Marin County recorded 10.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marin County residents living with HIV, 74.8% are in care · 71% 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 Marin County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Black Point-Green Point, CA

CA 37 cuts through this stretch of Marin on its way toward the Bay, and the community it passes through is shaped less by transient turnover than by deep residential roots: a majority of households are owner-occupied, more than half of adults are married, and average household sizes run close to three people. Health decisions here tend to be made within the context of partnerships and families, which can quietly shift how people think about routine screening: it becomes something that affects more than one person, even when only one person books the appointment. That household stability coexists with real economic range.

Nearly two-thirds of households clear six figures, yet a meaningful share of residents are outside the paid workforce, and those who are working often carry the kinds of demanding schedules that make a midweek clinic visit genuinely hard to fit in. Young adults in their late teens and twenties live in every corner of this community, from the parcels near Slade Park to the residential streets feeding onto Redwood Highway. Marin County's STI figures reflect patterns that don't skip low-density, high-ownership communities, and for someone living here, staying current with screening is simply part of understanding what's actually circulating close to home.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Black Point-Green Point, CA

Walkability 13.5 / 20 · Above average

Black Point-Green Point scores 13.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 7 STD & STI testing locations in Black Point-Green Point, California, EasySTD

ZIP 94945 snapshot

Residents
17,280
Median age
51.1
Median income
$109,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 94945 area around Black Point-Green Point: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Black Point-Green Point alone.

Black Point-Green Point sits in Marin County, ZIP 94945. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cherry Hill
  • Slade Park
  • Arroyo Avichi Park
  • Josef Hoog Park
  • Hamilton Theater
  • Olompali State Historic Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Old Town
  • Novato

Major routes

  • CA 37 (Sears Point Road)
  • US 101 (Redwood Highway)
  • Lakeville Highway

STD testing in Black Point-Green Point, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Marin 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 Black Point-Green Point-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 Black Point-Green Point 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.

STD testing FAQs for Black Point-Green Point, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near San Rafael, CA instead?

Possibly, San Rafael, CA is close; compare it by distance against Labcorp.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Black Point-Green Point, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Black Point-Green Point, CA?

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 Marin County?

About 294 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

Where do I get PrEP around Black Point-Green Point, CA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Black Point-Green Point, CA?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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