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

In Tom Green County, reported chlamydia runs about 24% higher than the US average. If you have a one-time concern or want regular check-ups in Carlsbad, Texas, consider whether you'd prefer the affordability of community and public clinics, or the speed and scheduling flexibility of private labs. We list both options.

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STD testing near Carlsbad, TX

5 testing options are listed for Carlsbad, TX. The nearest, Lake View Clinic, is about 13.7 miles away. Compare 2 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 13.7 miles

Lake View Clinic

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 88 reviews

Lake View Clinic in San Angelo earned its federal qualification by meeting strict access and quality standards, which means its sliding-scale fees adjust to each patient's income. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs scaled so inability to pay isn't a barrier.

Sliding-scale
Address
35 East 31st Street, San Angelo, TX 76903
Website
Community health center 14.9 miles

La Esperanza Clinic, Inc.-West

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 15 reviews

La Esperanza Clinic, Inc.-West in San Angelo carries federally qualified health center standing, which means its STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to what patients actually earn, keeping care within reach regardless of income.

Sliding-scale
Address
34 Buick Street, San Angelo, TX 76901
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
8 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 74.4 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
4530 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 74.7 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
4150 Southwest Drive, Abilene, TX 74.9 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 Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, TX

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

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

  • SAN Angelo Cboc

    4240 Southwest Boulevard, San Angelo, TX 76904

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • SAN Angelo Cardiovascular Center of Excellence

    3180 Executive Drive Suite 102, San Angelo, TX 76904

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Shannon Clinic Laboratory

    120 East Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 112 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Carlsbad. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Charles Harzke, MD

    OB-GYN · 35 East 31st Street, San Angelo

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  • Cynthia Rutledge, DO

    Family medicine · 2626 North Bryant Boulevard, San Angelo

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  • Evan Akene, MD

    Family medicine · 34 Buick Street, San Angelo

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  • Marcus Sims, DO

    Family medicine · 4235 Southwest Boulevard, San Angelo

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  • Peter Chang, MD

    Family medicine · 303 West Harris Avenue, San Angelo

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  • Pedro Castro, DO

    Family medicine · 221 South Abe Street, San Angelo

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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 Carlsbad, TX

No pharmacy near Carlsbad, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Genoa Healthcare

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Lakeview Saveall Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, 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 Tom Green County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Tom Green County, the county that includes Carlsbad, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~44% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#18 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 93% of the state

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

Tom Green County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Tom Green County vs the state average
Infection Tom Green County Texas United States
Chlamydia
610.6 727 cases ▲ 24%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
207.5 247 cases ▲ 18%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24.4 29 cases ▲ 63%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
43.7 52 cases ▲ 66%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
69.7 83 cases ▲ 57%
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 Tom Green County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tom Green County, chlamydia has risen from 562.5 to 610.6 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 250 to 207.5 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 20.8 to 24.4 per 100,000 (17%).

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 Carlsbad, TX

Adults uninsured
15.2%
No routine checkup
26.2%
Binge drinking
17.9%
Frequent mental distress
18.4%
Depression
24.8%
Below poverty line
29.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,389 : 1
Tom Green County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.01
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 81st 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 Tom Green County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tom Green County (2023)

People living with HIV
224 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
31cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
15.2%

Tom Green County HIV care continuum (2023)

Tom Green County recorded 31.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tom Green County residents living with HIV, 82.5% are in care · 71.4% 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 Tom Green County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Carlsbad, TX

Carlsbad's economy centers on ranching and oil work, trades that keep people moving between job sites and towns. That mobility, combined with the presence of young adults in the area, makes routine confidential screening a practical health habit rather than an afterthought. Testing venues in and around Carlsbad listed on this page offer the kind of straightforward access that fits into a working schedule without disruption or fanfare. The Tom Green County region has a long history of attending to communicable disease, a legacy visible in its public health infrastructure. That institutional continuity means screening protocols here are established and discreet.

Anyone seeking results quickly, without delay or complications, will find that expectation met. What matters most is that testing happens without strain. Whether someone is newly sexually active, between partners, or simply making routine screening part of annual care, the clinics and health services available in and around Carlsbad handle these visits as ordinary medical business. No appointment requires explanation; no result is shared beyond the person who requested it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Carlsbad, TX

Walkability 7.3 / 20 · Below average

At 7.3/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 76934 snapshot

Residents
1,172
Median age
38.3
Median income
$50,385

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76934 area around Carlsbad: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Carlsbad alone.

Carlsbad sits in Tom Green County, ZIP 76934. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Anti-Tuberculosis Colony No. 1 (McKnight State Tuberculosis Hospital)
  • Camp R. Allen Williams

Major routes

  • US 87 (US Highway 87 North)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Tom Green 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 Carlsbad-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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in San Angelo, TX?

San Angelo, TX 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 Carlsbad, TX without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Tom Green County?

Tom Green County reported ~611 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

What samples are used for STD testing near Carlsbad, TX?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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