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STD Testing in Brundage, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

A Dimmit County, Texas statistic reveals about 36 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. If you need STI testing in Brundage, Texas for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you might prefer a clinic with billing options, or a private lab with a flat self-pay price. Find both types in the listings below.

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STD testing near Brundage, TX

6 testing options are listed for Brundage, TX. The nearest, South Texas Rural Health Services, is about 6.1 miles away. Compare 3 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 6.1 miles

South Texas Rural Health Services

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews

South Texas Rural Health Services in Big Wells tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers. Appointments are required. Care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language of Care

Spanish functions as a primary language of clinical operations at South Texas Rural Health Services, not a supplemental accommodation. Providers conduct intake, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment instruction directly in Spanish, so nothing about your exposure history, symptoms, or treatment plan passes through a secondary layer before it reaches you.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Standard Four

The testing panel at South Texas Rural Health Services is built to include herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Each of those additions requires its own specimen collection and laboratory pathway, staffed and processed on-site, so a single appointment captures infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1502 Grand Avenue, Big Wells, TX 78830
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 11.7 miles

Vida y Salud Health Systems

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Vida y Salud Health Systems in Crystal City functions as a community health center, meaning STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, and rapid or conventional HIV) sits within a broader care infrastructure; appointments are required, and all services are provided at no fee.

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Zero-Cost Care, Every Service, Every Visit

Every service at Vida y Salud carries no charge, which means bacterial STIs treated same-visit and vaccines administered on the spot never produce a bill afterward. Patients leave without any outstanding balance to manage.

Spanish Is the Clinic's Operating Language

Spanish is a named service language at Vida y Salud, not an accommodation, which means clinical counseling, HIV test results, and STI prevention education are delivered directly in Spanish, without mediation or delay.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Address as STI Care

Vida y Salud offers substance-use treatment alongside STI care, so a patient whose testing surfaces overlapping health concerns can pursue both on the same schedule rather than coordinating across separate providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
308 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Crystal City, TX 78839
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 12.2 miles

Eduardo Moreno, M.D., Rural Health Clinic

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Brundage. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
210 South Avenue C, Crystal City, TX 78839
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
6801 Mcpherson Road, Laredo, TX 70.7 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
6801 Mcpherson, Laredo, TX 70.8 miles away
  • 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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Address
702 East Calton Road, Laredo, TX 72.1 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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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 Brundage, TX

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 Brundage, TX

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Brundage, 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 Brundage, TX

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

  • Dimmit Regional Hospital

    704 Hospital Drive, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Brundage. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Marcela Riojas, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1502 Grand Avenue, Big Wells

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  • Remigius Okea, MD

    Family medicine · 2212 North 1st Street, Carrizo Springs

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  • Michael Owolabi, MD

    OB-GYN · 706 Hospital Drive, Carrizo Springs

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  • Opeyemi Falebita, MD

    Family medicine · 404 South 8th Street, Carrizo Springs

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  • Elva Camero, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 302 North Main Street, Cotulla

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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 Brundage, TX

No pharmacy near Brundage, TX 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Brundage, TX.

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 Brundage, 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 Dimmit County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dimmit County, the county that includes Brundage, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#3 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dimmit County vs Texas vs U.S.

Dimmit County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Dimmit County vs the state average
Infection Dimmit County Texas United States
Chlamydia
993.1 82 cases ▲ 102%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
545 45 cases ▲ 209%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.3 3 cases ▲ 142%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
72.7 6 cases ▲ 175%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24.2 2 cases ▼ 45%
44.3 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 Dimmit County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 1025 2050 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dimmit County, chlamydia has risen from 441.1 to 993.1 per 100,000 (125%), gonorrhea has risen from 139.3 to 545 per 100,000 (291%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.8 to 36.3 per 100,000 (208%).

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 Brundage, TX

Adults uninsured
39.2%
No routine checkup
26%
Binge drinking
12.9%
Frequent mental distress
19%
Depression
21.1%
Below poverty line
46.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,824 : 1
Dimmit County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 100th 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 Dimmit County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dimmit County (2023)

People living with HIV
136 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Dimmit County HIV care continuum (2021)

Dimmit County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dimmit County residents living with HIV, 77.8% are in care · 66.7% 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 Dimmit County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Brundage, TX

Brundage moves with the rhythms of work: seasonal labor, ranch operations, small trades that depend on trust and showing up. That kind of life leaves little room for delays or complications. When someone needs to know their STI status, they're looking for a straightforward process that doesn't derail their week. Testing in and around Brundage is designed with that reality in mind: appointments that fit schedules, results delivered with discretion, and no unnecessary steps between the decision to get tested and actually getting answers.

Young adults in Brundage (those in their late teens, twenties, and thirties) often find themselves at life stages where a quick, confidential screening makes sense: after a new relationship, before moving forward with someone, or simply as part of staying informed. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that routine testing isn't dramatic; it's practical. Many offer same-day or next-day appointments, and all treat what you share as private. What matters in a place like Brundage is that testing doesn't feel like an ordeal or a shameful errand.

It's health maintenance, handled by people who see it that way too. Confidentiality isn't performed here: it's embedded in how these services operate, because that's how people in Brundage do business: quietly, directly, and without fanfare.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Brundage, TX

Walkability 5.54 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Brundage 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Brundage, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78834 snapshot

Residents
7,204
Median age
34.9
Median income
$36,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78834 area around Brundage: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Brundage alone.

Reference

STD testing in Brundage, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Brundage, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Brundage, TX?

The closest is South Texas Rural Health Services (6.1 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Brundage, TX?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Brundage, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Brundage, TX?

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 Dimmit County?

About 993 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Texas average.

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

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

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

Can herpes be treated?

There's no cure, but antivirals manage symptoms well and reduce transmission.

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