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

In Amador County, reported syphilis runs about 54% lower than the US average. If you're seeking STI testing in Buckhorn, California before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, choose between visiting a clinic for personalized support or using an at-home kit for convenience.

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STD testing near Buckhorn, CA

5 testing options are listed for Buckhorn, CA. The nearest, MACT Health Board, is about 12.0 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 12.0 miles

MACT Health Board

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews

MACT Health Board in Jackson tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV, treating confirmed bacterial infections the same visit; appointments are required and fees run on a sliding scale accepted across Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with Spanish-language care available throughout.

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Spanish Runs the Full Clinical Encounter

Spanish isn't routed through a secondary service here: the clinic is staffed to conduct intake, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment discussion directly in the language. That means prescriptions are explained, follow-up instructions issued, and questions answered by the same care team, in Spanish, without a handoff.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Chart

MACT Health Board runs substance-use treatment as a named clinical service alongside STI care, meaning the same provider organization manages both conditions and can coordinate treatment plans rather than operating from separate records. A patient's STI treatment and substance-use program are tracked together, which shapes how medications, follow-up intervals, and risk counseling are structured.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Expand the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, MACT Health Board tests for herpes simplex and hepatitis C. Two infections that standard four-pathogen panels omit. Hepatitis C, in particular, requires its own treatment pathway; having the test on-site means diagnosis and management can begin within the same organization rather than requiring outside referral to initiate.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
12140 New York Ranch, Jackson, CA 95642
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

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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 Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn, CA

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn, CA

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

  • Francesco D'alessandro

    817 Court St Suite 11, Jackson, CA 95642

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Sutter-Amador Hospital Laboratory

    100 Mission Boulevard, Jackson, CA 95642

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 182 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Buckhorn. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 99 offer telehealth.

  • Robert Reina, MD

    Internal medicine · 12140 New York Ranch Road, Jackson

  • Arely Macias, MD

    Family medicine · 815 Court Street, Jackson

  • Kenneth Conroy, MD

    Internal medicine · 100 Mission Boulevard, Jackson

  • Gail Russell, MD

    OB-GYN · 200 Mission Boulevard, Jackson

  • Sandra Shetzline, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2037 Hwy 4, Arnold

  • Michael Kifune, MD

    Family medicine · 2182 Hwy 4, Arnold

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 Buckhorn, CA

No pharmacy near Buckhorn, 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.

  • Pine Cone Drug

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Golden RX Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Raleys

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 15 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn, 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 Amador County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Amador County, the county that includes Buckhorn, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#53 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 9% of the state

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

Amador County California U.S. ▲▼ = Amador County vs the state average
Infection Amador County California United States
Chlamydia
145.9 61 cases ▼ 70%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
35.9 15 cases ▼ 81%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.2 3 cases ▼ 56%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.4 1 cases ▼ 95%
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 Amador County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Amador County, chlamydia has risen from 135.9 to 145.9 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 91.4 to 35.9 per 100,000 (61%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.5 to 7.2 per 100,000 (188%).

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 Buckhorn, CA

Adults uninsured
5.6%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
6.3%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
7.9%
Primary-care ratio
2,172 : 1
Amador County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 56th 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 Amador County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Amador County (2023)

People living with HIV
519 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
89

Amador County HIV care continuum (2021)

Amador County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Amador County residents living with HIV, 89.5% are in care · 87.4% 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 Amador County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Buckhorn, CA

Along Mount Crossman Boulevard, where families and young professionals have made their homes, the rhythm of daily life is shaped by the mix of residents who own their homes and those who rent. With many households having multiple earners, and a significant share of households bringing in higher incomes, there's a sense of stability and security in the community. Still, for people in their late teens and twenties, who are often juggling work, education, and relationships, life can get complicated.

The area's housing landscape, with its high rate of homeownership, suggests a strong sense of roots and community ties. Many residents live in larger households, with multiple generations or extended family members, which can provide a supportive environment. However, for younger adults, who may be establishing their own households or navigating the workforce, accessing healthcare services can be a challenge. In a community where labor-force participation is a significant factor in many households, finding time for health screenings can be tough.

For those living in apartments or rentals, like those found in certain neighborhoods, managing expenses, including the typical rent, can be a priority. When it comes to getting tested, the reality of traveling to another town for services can be a significant hurdle. Residents who rely on personal vehicles to get around may find that accessing testing options in and around Buckhorn requires some planning, but it also means they can get the care they need without disrupting their daily routines too much.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Buckhorn, CA

Walkability 4.96 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95666 snapshot

Residents
6,089
Median age
55.4
Median income
$79,181

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95666 area around Buckhorn: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Buckhorn alone.

Buckhorn sits in Amador County, ZIP 95666. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Crossman

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

Everything to know before you test in Amador 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 Buckhorn-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 Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Buckhorn, CA?

5 testing options are within 30 miles of Buckhorn, CA.

What does STD testing cost around Buckhorn, CA?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Buckhorn, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Buckhorn, 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 Amador County?

About 146 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

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