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

New HIV diagnoses in Taylor County run about 34% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Buffalo Gap, Texas, options vary in cost, speed, and convenience. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the selections below.

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STD testing near Buffalo Gap, TX

4 testing options are listed for Buffalo Gap, TX. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 8.2 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 14.2 miles

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee (Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance accepted) with no appointment required and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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PrEP Prescribed Where You Already Test

Many testing sites hand you results and leave ongoing HIV prevention to a separate provider. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene writes PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, so the clinician who knows your test results is also the one managing what comes next.

Hepatitis B and C Land in the Same Visit

The panel at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene includes hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Meaning a single visit surfaces liver-affecting infections that a narrower screen would miss entirely.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1749 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601
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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
8 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 8.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
4530 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606 8.8 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
4150 Southwest Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 9.5 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 – 1:00 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 Buffalo Gap, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Buffalo Gap, TX

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Buffalo Gap, 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 Buffalo Gap, TX

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

  • Texas Oncology LAB-Abilene South

    1957 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX 79606

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • MY Emergency Room 24/7

    4438 South Clack St Suite 100, Abilene, TX 79606

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Abilene Cboc

    3850 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 159 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Buffalo Gap. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 55 offer telehealth.

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 Buffalo Gap, TX

No pharmacy near Buffalo Gap, 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.

  • Texas Oncology Pharmacy Abilene

    8.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • James McCoys Drug Store South

    8.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 8.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Big Country Dermatology Pharmacy

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sams Pharmacy

    8.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Buffalo Gap, 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 Buffalo Gap, 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 Taylor County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Taylor County, the county that includes Buffalo Gap, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#71 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 72% of the state

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

Taylor County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Taylor County vs the state average
Infection Taylor County Texas United States
Chlamydia
401.8 590 cases ▼ 18%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
91.3 134 cases ▼ 48%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.7 26 cases ▲ 18%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.1 28 cases ▼ 28%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
47.7 70 cases ▲ 8%
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 Taylor County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Taylor County, chlamydia has fallen from 462.3 to 401.8 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 230.4 to 91.3 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.6 to 17.7 per 100,000 (216%).

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 Buffalo Gap, TX

Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
24%
Binge drinking
18.1%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
22.7%
Below poverty line
7.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,493 : 1
Taylor County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Taylor County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Taylor County (2023)

People living with HIV
218 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
11cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
36.5%

Taylor County HIV care continuum (2023)

Taylor County recorded 9.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Taylor County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 73.3% 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 Taylor County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Buffalo Gap, TX

Buffalo Gap Road cuts through a town where nearly three-quarters of residents own their homes, many of them families large enough that shared schedules and shared cars are simply daily reality. With an average household of more than three people, a weeknight appointment or a Saturday errand rarely belongs to one person alone, and for younger adults still sorting out new relationships and first serious commitments, that coordination can quietly push routine health tasks to another week.

The low rental rate here reflects genuine community rootedness, but the modest rent for those who do lease suggests tight monthly budgets where an out-of-pocket testing fee lands differently than it might elsewhere in Taylor County. With the share of households clearing six figures sitting well below the majority, cost transparency in the options listed on this page matters more than it might appear at first glance. A strong labor-force participation rate also means most working-age adults are genuinely occupied Monday through Friday, and a reported unemployment rate of zero underscores that people here are busy, not idle.

Buffalo Gap sits comfortably near landmarks like the Buffalo Gap Historic Village and the Old Taylor County Courthouse, but the nearest clinics listed here require a deliberate drive out of town rather than a quick stop between errands. For a young adult in their twenties with one car and a full household calendar, knowing exactly how far that drive is and whether a same-day slot is available is often what determines whether testing actually gets scheduled this month.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Buffalo Gap, TX

Walkability 7.54 / 20 · Below average

At 7.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Buffalo Gap 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Buffalo Gap, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79508 snapshot

Residents
982
Median age
47.5
Median income
$78,617

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79508 area around Buffalo Gap: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Buffalo Gap alone.

Buffalo Gap sits in Taylor County, ZIP 79508. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Buffalo Gap Historic Village
  • Old Taylor County Courthouse and Jail
  • Ernie Wilson Museum
  • Taylor County History Center
  • Buffalo Gap College
  • Town of Buffalo Gap

Reference

STD testing in Buffalo Gap, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Taylor 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 Buffalo Gap-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 Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Buffalo Gap, TX?

Closest is Labcorp (8.2 mi), or order an at-home kit to 79508.

What does STD testing cost around Buffalo Gap, TX?

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

Can I get tested in Buffalo Gap, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Buffalo Gap, 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 Taylor County?

About 402 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

Where do I get PrEP around Buffalo Gap, TX?

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

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.

How long do results take near Buffalo Gap, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

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.

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