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STD Testing in Byers, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Arapahoe County reports about 160 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you're in Byers, Colorado, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you have options to consider: community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the list below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Byers, CO

5 testing options are listed for Byers, CO. The nearest, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, is about 6.4 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 6.4 miles

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Strasburg accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees rounding out the options, so the full gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV panel stays reachable at an appointment-based visit that also covers STI treatment and hepatitis A and HPV vaccines.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
55981 East Colfax Avenue, Strasburg, CO 80136
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 71 reviews
Address
24250 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, CO 80016 26.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 116 reviews
Address
9399 Crown Crest Boulevard, Parker, CO 80138 28.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 79 reviews
Address
4809 Argonne Street, Denver, CO 80249 29.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 100 reviews
Address
18730 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013 29.6 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 Byers, CO

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 Byers, CO

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

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

  • KFHP Aurora Centrepoint

    14701 East Exposition Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Laboratory Service Partners

    2851 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • LT COL John W Mosley

    21825 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80018

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 53 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Byers. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 25 offer telehealth.

  • Brianna Fox, MD

    Family medicine · 404 East Front Street, Byers

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  • Shabana Jiwani, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 56441 East Colfax Avenue, Strasburg

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  • Raewyn Shell, DO

    Family medicine · 24300 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora

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  • Kari Pagano, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 21750 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora

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  • Yuina Satoh, DO

    Family medicine · 550 South Airport Boulevard, Aurora

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  • Jonathan Albert, MD

    Internal medicine · 6554 South Parker Road, Aurora

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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 Byers, CO

No pharmacy near Byers, CO 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.

  • Byers Pharmacy

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • King Soopers Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Bennett Family Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Byers, CO.

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 Byers, 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 Arapahoe County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Arapahoe County, the county that includes Byers, compare with Colorado 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.

#4 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Arapahoe County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Arapahoe County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Arapahoe County vs the state average
Infection Arapahoe County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
528.2 3,465 cases ▲ 21%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
159.7 1,048 cases ▲ 24%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
21.2 139 cases ▲ 32%
16 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.7 83 cases ▲ 22%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
29.3 192 cases ▲ 3%
28.4 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 Arapahoe County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Arapahoe County, chlamydia has fallen from 537.7 to 528.2 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 231.7 to 159.7 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.1 to 21.2 per 100,000 (91%).

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 Byers, CO

Adults uninsured
10.9%
No routine checkup
29.7%
Binge drinking
18.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
7.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,206 : 1
Arapahoe County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 Arapahoe County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Arapahoe County (2023)

People living with HIV
328 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
85cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
11.8%

Arapahoe County HIV care continuum (2023)

Arapahoe County recorded 15.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Arapahoe County residents living with HIV, 72.9% are in care · 66.8% 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 Arapahoe County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Byers, CO

Testing for sexually transmitted infections in Byers means looking beyond the town's immediate footprint. The nearest full-service clinics sit in Aurora and Denver, a drive that adds real friction to what should be a straightforward health decision. For residents accustomed to the stability of owning land here and raising families across generations, that distance can feel like an inconvenience. Especially when confidentiality weighs on your mind in a place where many people have known each other for years.

Young adults in Byers face a particular tension: the town's tight-knit character, which draws families to stay, can make seeking sexual health care feel exposed. Routine screening deserves to happen without that calculation. The clinics and urgent care facilities listed on this page serve the Byers area from surrounding towns, and many offer appointment times outside standard business hours and online result delivery, which lets you manage your health on your own timeline. Getting tested doesn't require broadcasting your choice.

Whether you're navigating early adulthood, managing a new relationship, or simply staying current with preventive care, the providers available in and around Byers treat STI screening as standard medical practice. Not spectacle. Your results are yours alone.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Byers, CO

Walkability 4.83 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Byers 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 Byers, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 80103 snapshot

Residents
3,505
Median age
32.2
Median income
$102,188

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 80103 area around Byers: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Byers alone.

Byers sits in Arapahoe County, ZIP 80103. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Byers Historical Church Museum
  • Byers Park
  • Escape the Clock

Major routes

  • I 70 (Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway)
  • US 36 (North Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Byers, CO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Byers, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Aurora, CO?

Aurora, CO is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Byers, CO without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Byers, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Arapahoe County?

Arapahoe County reported ~528 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Colorado average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Byers, CO?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Byers, CO?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Byers, CO?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

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