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

There are about 63% fewer chlamydia reports in Van Zandt County, Texas than the nationwide average. If you've had a recent risk, or just want regular checkups, Callender Lake, Texas has both community clinics and private labs. The former are often low-cost or free, while the latter tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Find your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Callender Lake, TX

6 testing options are listed for Callender Lake, TX. The nearest, Integrity Urgent Care, is about 13.7 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.

Most reviewed 13.7 miles

Integrity Urgent Care

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1924 reviews

Integrity Urgent Care in Athens runs STI testing through its urgent-care model: appointments required, insurance and Medicare accepted, with fees on a standard-pay basis. The panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Keeps Treatment on Track

When a language barrier interrupts care at Integrity Urgent Care in Athens, the gap between a test result and a treatment plan widens, and bacterial infections don't wait. Spanish-language care here means the conversation about symptoms, treatment, and next steps happens directly, without a step lost in translation.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Added to the Panel

Integrity Urgent Care in Athens tests for herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside the core bacterial panel, a meaningful capability for anyone without a regular provider who needs a single appointment to cover more ground. Hepatitis C testing and herpes confirmation don't require a separate referral elsewhere.

Tests & treats
Address
1115 East Tyler Street, Athens, TX 75751
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Community health center 13.7 miles

Family Circle of Care Health Centers

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 38 reviews

Family Circle of Care Health Centers in Athens tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee structure, with Medicaid and Medicare also accepted. Bacterial infections can be treated the same visit; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1001 North Palestine Street, Athens, TX 75751
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 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
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 55 reviews
Address
3910 Brookside Drive, Tyler, TX 75701 23.2 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 89 reviews
Address
649 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75701 23.3 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Address
700 Olympic Plaza, Tyler, TX 75701 23.8 miles away
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
  • 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 3.5 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
822 South Fleishel Avenue, Tyler, TX 75701 24.0 miles away
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
  • 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 Callender Lake, 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 Callender Lake, TX

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Callender Lake, 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 Callender Lake, TX

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

  • Christus Trinity Clinic

    18780 Interstate 20, Canton, TX 75103

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 398 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Callender Lake. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 90 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 Callender Lake, TX

No pharmacy near Callender Lake, 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.

  • Brookshires Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Chandler Drug

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Callender Lake, 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 Callender Lake, 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 Van Zandt County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Van Zandt County, the county that includes Callender Lake, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~33% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#205 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state

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

Van Zandt County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Van Zandt County vs the state average
Infection Van Zandt County Texas United States
Chlamydia
179.7 115 cases ▼ 63%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
46.9 30 cases ▼ 73%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 3 cases ▼ 69%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 94%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15.6 10 cases ▼ 65%
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 Van Zandt County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Van Zandt County, chlamydia has risen from 142.8 to 179.7 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 78.9 to 46.9 per 100,000 (41%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.7 to 4.7 per 100,000 (176%).

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 Callender Lake, TX

Adults uninsured
12.9%
No routine checkup
22.5%
Binge drinking
15.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
24.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
Primary-care ratio
12,255 : 1
Van Zandt County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 57th 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 Van Zandt County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Van Zandt County (2023)

People living with HIV
128 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
113

Van Zandt County HIV care continuum (2021)

Van Zandt County recorded 9.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Van Zandt County residents living with HIV, 80.6% are in care · 68.7% 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 Van Zandt County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Callender Lake, TX

With only about one in three households renting, many at modest monthly figures that leave little cushion for out-of-pocket fees, the cost side of a testing visit can feel as real as the distance side. That combination lands hardest on younger adults still working out their routines and relationships, the group that statistically sees the most new STI diagnoses. With more than three in five adults here married and households averaging over three people, Callender Lake skews toward established family life, but younger residents are still present in meaningful numbers, and low-barrier access matters precisely because a long drive on a weekday isn't neutral when labor-force participation here is relatively low and schedules are already uneven.

Checking the hours, fees, and distance for the option listed on this page before assuming it's out of reach is worth the two minutes it takes. For a household running on a tight budget and a tight calendar, knowing what's actually required, not guessing, is where it starts.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Callender Lake, TX

Walkability 4.71 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.71/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Callender Lake 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 Callender Lake, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75778 snapshot

Residents
2,987
Median age
36.7
Median income
$47,900

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75778 area around Callender Lake: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Callender Lake alone.

Callender Lake sits in Van Zandt County, ZIP 75778. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Asbury Cemetery
  • Tidmore Cemetery

Reference

STD testing in Callender Lake, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Van Zandt 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 Callender Lake-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 Callender Lake 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 Callender Lake, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Callender Lake, TX?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Callender Lake, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Callender Lake, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Van Zandt County?

Van Zandt County reported ~180 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

How long do results take near Callender Lake, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Are home HIV tests accurate?

Yes, when FDA-approved and used correctly, follow up any positive with a confirmatory lab test.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Callender Lake, TX?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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