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STD Testing in Carro, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis rates in Barranquitas Municipio run about 78% lower than the US average, but anyone in Carro, Puerto Rico, whether it's their first STI test or a routine screening, has several options to consider. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. You will find options listed below.

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STD testing near Carro, PR

3 testing options are listed for Carro, PR. The nearest, Salud Integral En la Montaña, is about 2.1 miles away. Compare 3 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 2.1 miles

Salud Integral En la Montaña

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Salud Integral en la Montaña in Barranquitas works on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; fees apply without coverage. The clinic tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV by appointment, and treats STIs and HIV/AIDS directly alongside TB care and family planning.

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All Care Conducted in Spanish

Every appointment at Salud Integral en la Montaña runs in Spanish, which means counseling around HIV test results, medication adherence, and STI prevention lands with the precision and nuance those conversations require.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
53 Calle Barcelo, Barranquitas, PR 00794
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.4 miles

Centro de Salud Integral En Orocovis

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews

Centro de Salud Integral En Orocovis anchors federally qualified health care in Orocovis, meaning STI screening fees are calculated on a sliding scale tied directly to income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no one turned away for inability to pay full price.

Sliding-scale
Address
Avenida Luis Munoz Marin, Orocovis, PR 00720
Website
Community health center 5.7 miles

Cossma Aibonito

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Cossma Aibonito, in Pasto, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees, calibrated to income, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing reachable for a broad range of budgets in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
49.4 Carr 14, Pasto, PR 00705
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 Carro, PR

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 Carro, PR

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Carro, 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 Carro, PR

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

  • Centro DE Salud Integral EN Barranquitas

    Calle Barcelo 53, Carr-Pr-156, Barranquitas, PR 00794

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Lugo

    Barcelo Num 10 Suite 101, Barranquitas, PR 00794

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Clinico Emanuel

    Road 152 Km 8 Bo Quebradillas, Barranquitas, PR 00794

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,047 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Carro. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 63 offer telehealth.

  • Edgardo Aponte

    General practice · 103 Calle Barcelo, Barranquitas

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  • Madelaine Berrios, MD

    Family medicine · Hc 04 Box, Barranquitas

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  • Fernando Cuadrado Figueroa, MD

    Family medicine · Carr 155 Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Orocovis

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  • Carlos Fuentes-Borrero, MD

    Family medicine · 53 North Baldorioty Street, Aibonito

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  • Jose Pietri, MD

    General practice · 102 Calle Ramon Flores, Aibonito

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  • Rafael L Marrero, MD

    Family medicine · Calle Pedro Rosario No, Aibonito

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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 Carro, PR

No pharmacy near Carro, PR 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.

  • Farmacia el Amal # 56

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • La Nueva Farmacia Gonzalez

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia CDT Cayey

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Vazquez

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Mi Familia

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • First Express Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Carro, PR.

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 Carro, 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 Barranquitas Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Barranquitas Municipio, the municipio that includes Carro, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#39 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Barranquitas Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Barranquitas Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Barranquitas Municipio vs the state average
Infection Barranquitas Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
137.8 40 cases ▼ 15%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
17.2 5 cases ▼ 54%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.4 1 cases ▼ 75%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.9 2 cases ▼ 65%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.9 2 cases ▼ 56%
15.6 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 Barranquitas Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 43% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Barranquitas Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 86.3 to 137.8 per 100,000 (60%), gonorrhea has risen from 3.5 to 17.2 per 100,000 (391%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.5 to 3.4 per 100,000 (3%).

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 Carro, PR

  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Barranquitas Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Barranquitas Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
278 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
20

Barranquitas Municipio HIV care continuum (2021)

Barranquitas Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Barranquitas Municipio residents living with HIV, 61.2% are in care · 58.2% 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 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 Barranquitas Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Carro, PR

In Carro, where the highway hums in the distance and the drive to the nearest clinic is a 30-minute detour, a working week can be a struggle to balance with the need for regular health check-ups. Renters in Carro often juggle multiple jobs to make ends meet, with many households consisting of single individuals or couples living together, and a significant share of residents rely on public transportation to get around.

Given the county's rural spread and limited public transportation options, getting tested for STIs can be a significant challenge. Without easy access to testing sites, residents may need to plan their appointments around work schedules or sacrifice a day off to make the trip to the nearest clinic. The high rate of STIs in Barranquitas Municipio underscores the need for convenient, low-friction screening options in this area.

As Carro continues to grow, addressing the barriers to STI testing is crucial to supporting the health and well-being of its residents.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Carro, PR

Walkability 3.08 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.08/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Carro 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Carro, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Carro sits in Barranquitas Municipio, ZIP 794. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • La Torrecilla
  • Cerro Pulguillas
  • Cerro El Pico
  • Cerro Farallón
  • Parque Antonio "Pipe" Quiñones
  • En memoria a Jorge A. Zayas Berric "El Tigre"

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Palo Hincado
  • Vista de Montecielo
  • Helechal
  • Barriada La Vega
  • Jardín de Barranquitas
  • Botijas II, Sector Parcelas
  • Barranquitas
  • Cañabón

Reference

STD testing in Carro, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Barranquitas Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 Carro-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 Carro 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Carro, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Carro, PR?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Carro, PR?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Carro, PR without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Carro, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Barranquitas Municipio?

Barranquitas Municipio reported ~138 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Puerto Rico average.

How long do results take near Carro, PR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

Can STDs be treated near Carro, PR?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

How is syphilis tested near Carro, PR?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

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