Syphilis in Warren County is reported at a rate 61% lower than the national average. If you're seeking STI testing in Bolton Landing, New York for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider your priorities: community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Bolton Landing, NY. The nearest, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Hudson Headwaters Health Network in Bolton Landing provides its full range of services (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis testing plus treatment and prevention) entirely at no fee, with Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance accepted alongside sliding-scale and donation options. Appointments are required.
Plenty of clinics discount one or two services and bill at standard rates for the rest. At Hudson Headwaters Health Network, the no-fee structure covers the entire visit (testing, treatment, prevention, and vaccines) not a selected tier of it.
PrEP, whether Truvada or Descovy, is prescribed directly at Hudson Headwaters Health Network, which means ongoing monitoring, refills, and adjustments stay within the same clinical relationship rather than being handed off elsewhere. PEP is also available for prevention.
Leaving a clinic with gonorrhea and chlamydia results but no hepatitis C answer means a second visit, a second wait, and a window where hepatitis C goes undetected. Hudson Headwaters Health Network runs a rapid hepatitis C test alongside the core bacterial panel, so that gap doesn't open.
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Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Tucker Clinical Services Building in Warrensburg meets patients where they are (between providers, paying cash, or working without insurance) through its federally qualified structure that ties fees to income. Sliding-scale STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.
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Warren County Public Health in Lake George covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis C, and rapid HIV. With same-visit antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections confirmed on the spot. An appointment is required, and every service is provided at no fee.
Warren County Public Health is structured as a county-funded public health operation, which means the clinical staff, testing supplies, vaccines, and HIV counseling are all budgeted through the department itself. No billing trigger, no co-pay counter, no fee at checkout for any service.
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV, Warren County Public Health tests for hepatitis C in the same appointment. Meaning a single visit generates a clearer picture of your status across infections without scheduling a separate lab order.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
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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.
| 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bolton Landing, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Warren 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.
176 Quaker Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
CMS-certified lab
100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
CMS-certified lab
3 Irongate Center, Glens Falls, NY 12801
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bolton Landing. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 122 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bolton Landing. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 20 offer telehealth.
Katherine Kashinsky, MD
Internal medicine · 3767 Main Street, Warrensburg
Sereena Coombes, MD
OB-GYN · 161 Carey Road, Queensbury
Roseline Ihim, MD
Internal medicine · 653 Bay Road, Queensbury
Nora Guschwan, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 527 Bay Road, Queensbury
Parinaz Ayat, MD
Internal medicine · 820 US Route 9 Northway Plaza, Queensbury
Diane Macdonnell, MD
Family medicine · 461 Glen Street, Glens Falls
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
No pharmacy near Bolton Landing, NY 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.
Price Chopper Pharmacy
7.3 mi
7.3 mi 
11 mi Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Bolton Landing, NY.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Bolton Landing, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Warren County, the county that includes Bolton Landing, compare with New York and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#41 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state
| Infection | Warren County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 200.4 131 cases ▼ 64% | 558.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 61.2 40 cases ▼ 74% | 235.6 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 6.1 4 cases ▼ 59% | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 23.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 1.5 1 cases ▼ 94% | 25.2 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Warren County, chlamydia has risen from 162.8 to 200.4 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has risen from 47.2 to 61.2 per 100,000 (30%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.6 to 6.1 per 100,000 (20%).
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
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 Warren County.
Local HIV snapshot
Warren County HIV care continuum (2020)
Warren County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 14.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Warren County residents living with HIV, 86.6% are in care · 84.1% 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.
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 Warren County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Bolton Landing's economy turns on seasonal hospitality and waterfront trades (marinas, lodging, guide services) work that draws young adults from elsewhere and keeps locals moving between jobs. That mobility, and the transient nature of the community itself, makes routine STI screening a practical matter rather than an unusual one. Testing clinics and health providers listed on this page serve Bolton Landing and surrounding areas; confidentiality is standard practice at each, and results remain private medical records separate from employment, housing, or social channels. The lake-oriented geography means many residents pass through Bolton or cluster near Federal Hill and the islands seasonally. Young adults working these jobs often lack continuity in health care, making standalone screening visits, independent of a primary doctor or insurance hassle, a sensible choice.
No test result generates automatic notification to employers, landlords, or family unless you direct it. Sexual health screening fits into Bolton Landing's rhythm as a routine precaution, not a crisis response. Clinics and urgent-care providers in and around town offer discreet appointments, often with short wait times. Local pharmacies and health departments can point you toward testing if you're new to the area or prefer a provider outside your immediate circle.
Getting there
At 5.2/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bolton Landing 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.
ZIP 12814 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 12814 area around Bolton Landing: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bolton Landing alone.
Bolton Landing sits in Warren County, ZIP 12814. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Bolton Landing? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Warren County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New York law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bolton Landing-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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bolton Landing 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.
Two things that actually depend on New York 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).
In New York, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
New York 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 New YorkSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Hudson Headwaters Health Network (0.3 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 200 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New York average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 12814; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In New York, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.
Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.
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