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

Gonorrhea in Monterey County runs about 61% lower than the US average. In Bradley, California, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you can choose from public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Each option balances cost, speed, and convenience differently, so review the list below to select your best fit.

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STD testing near Bradley, CA

5 testing options are listed for Bradley, CA. The nearest, Community Health Centers, is about 9.7 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 9.7 miles

Community Health Centers

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 102 reviews

Community Health Centers in San Miguel tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and herpes on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections. An appointment is required, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

For someone whose primary language is Spanish (navigating a diagnosis, weighing treatment options, or simply needing to describe symptoms accurately) Community Health Centers conducts clinical care in Spanish directly, not through an add-on service. That means the conversation about your health happens in the language you reason in, start to finish.

Herpes Testing Closes a Gap Most Panels Leave

Without herpes testing on-site, a positive screening elsewhere means a second appointment, a second fee, and a window where symptoms go unaddressed. Community Health Centers includes herpes in the panel, so a single visit at a single sliding-scale cost covers what a two-stop process would otherwise split across providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1385 Mission Street, San Miguel, CA 93451
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
112 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 18.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Address
350 Posada Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 21.9 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

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
7301 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 27.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 34 reviews
Address
155 South 5th Street, Coalinga, CA 93210 31.4 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
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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 Bradley, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Bradley, CA

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bradley, 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 Bradley, CA

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

  • Salinas Pediatric Medical Group

    505 East Romie Lane, Suite K, Salinas, CA 93901

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Coastal Valley Dermatology Associates

    757 Pacific Street, Suite C-3, Monterey, CA 93940

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Salinas Valley Health Medical Center

    450 East Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901

    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 Bradley. 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 Bradley, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 52 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bradley. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 23 offer telehealth.

  • Angelo Chavez Guerrero, MD

    Family medicine · 2800 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles

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  • Scott Greaves, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2120 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles

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  • Joseph Bettencourt, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2120 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles

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  • Miriam Lomelino, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1320 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

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  • Stephen Sigmund, MD

    Internal medicine · 1310 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

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  • Byron Dubow, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1310 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

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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 Bradley, CA

No pharmacy near Bradley, 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.

  • CHC Pharmacy Paso Robles

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Bradley, 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 Bradley, 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 Monterey County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Monterey County, the county that includes Bradley, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#12 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 79% of the state

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

Monterey County California U.S. ▲▼ = Monterey County vs the state average
Infection Monterey County California United States
Chlamydia
498 2,145 cases ▲ 1%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
70.3 303 cases ▼ 63%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
13.5 58 cases ▼ 17%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.3 53 cases ▼ 36%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
32.5 140 cases ▼ 30%
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 Monterey County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Monterey County, chlamydia has risen from 439.1 to 498 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 101.6 to 70.3 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.4 to 13.5 per 100,000 (111%).

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 Bradley, CA

Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
22.9%
No transportation
7.1%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.2%
Depression
22.3%
Below poverty line
4.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,545 : 1
Monterey County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 87th 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 Monterey County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Monterey County (2023)

People living with HIV
221 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
30cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
35.4%

Monterey County HIV care continuum (2023)

Monterey County recorded 8.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Monterey County residents living with HIV, 74.1% are in care · 68.3% 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 Monterey County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bradley, CA

Agriculture anchors Bradley's economy: row crops, vineyards, and seasonal harvest work that brings young people through town seeking employment and stability. That transient workforce, alongside residents settling into early adulthood, makes confidential screening a practical necessity rather than an afterthought. Testing clinics and providers serve Bradley and the surrounding area with no waiting period between deciding to get tested and walking through a door. The landscape around Semas Mountain and Big Sandy State Wildlife Management Area draws outdoor workers and families who value self-reliance.

That same ethos applies to sexual health: people here tend to handle screening directly, without fanfare or delay. Test results stay confidential by law and by practice, your name and findings don't circulate through town gossip or workplace rumor. Clinics listed on this page accept walk-ins and scheduled appointments alike, working around the unpredictable schedules common in agricultural and seasonal work. Whether you're new to Bradley or have roots here, testing happens in a straightforward manner, with no assumptions about who you are or why you came.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bradley, CA

Walkability 5.39 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bradley 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 Bradley, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93426 snapshot

Residents
1,509
Median age
38.6
Median income
$103,317

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93426 area around Bradley: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bradley alone.

Bradley sits in Monterey County, ZIP 93426. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Semas Mountain
  • Big Sandy State Wildlife Management Area

Major routes

  • US 101 (El Camino Real)

Reference

STD testing in Bradley, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Monterey 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 Bradley-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 Bradley 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 Bradley, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in El Paso de Robles, CA?

El Paso de Robles, CA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Bradley, CA?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Bradley, CA without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Monterey County?

Monterey County reported ~498 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the California average.

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 long do results take near Bradley, CA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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