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

Syphilis in Cataño Municipio runs about 15% higher than the US average. If you’re in Catano, Puerto Rico for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Look at options for STD/STI testing listed below.

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STD testing near Catano, PR

5 testing options are listed for Catano, PR. The nearest, HealthproMed Foundation, is about 1.6 miles away. Compare 5 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 1.6 miles

HealthproMed Foundation

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews

HealthproMed Foundation in Guaynabo pairs STI care with full family planning and HIV medical treatment, testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, and HIV: all on a sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, by appointment, and all services at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

Sliding-scale clinics typically still leave a remainder, a co-pay, a lab fee, a line item that follows you out. At HealthproMed Foundation, the sliding scale reaches all the way to zero: testing, treatment, counseling, and prevention services are provided at no fee, full stop.

Spanish Is the Language of Every Appointment

When STI care happens in a second language, the gap between what a provider asks and what a patient fully conveys can quietly widen, and that gap has clinical consequences. HealthproMed Foundation delivers every appointment in Spanish, so nothing gets lost between a question about symptoms and the treatment decision that follows.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

HealthproMed Foundation prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, with the ongoing HIV testing and kidney-function monitoring that daily PrEP requires built into the clinic's own care cycle. Not delegated elsewhere. Uninsured patients are covered for PrEP through the clinic's dedicated program.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
Ave Ponce De Leon 121 Barrio Amelia, Guaynabo, PR 00965
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.1 miles

Centro de Salud Integral Bayamon 2

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Centro de Salud Integral Bayamon 2, in Bayamon, earns its federally qualified standing by tying STI screening fees directly to each patient's income. Walk-ins can access syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing on a sliding scale, while Ryan White-funded HIV care extends the center's reach to people living with HIV.

Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale
Address
59 Calle Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961
Website
Community health center 3.1 miles

CDT Grupo Medico San Pablo, Inc. (CDT GMSP)

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 40 reviews

CDT Grupo Medico San Pablo, Inc. (CDT GMSP) in Bayamon welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without requiring an appointment. Federally qualified funding backs its sliding-scale fees, adjusting costs to each patient's income. A single visit can address syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
B7 Calle Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961
Website
Community health center 3.1 miles

Community Health Foundation of Puerto Rico

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews

Community Health Foundation of in Bayamon, earned federal qualification that obligates it to offer STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) on a sliding-scale fee tied to income, meaning cost adjusts to what each patient can actually pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
17 Calle Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961
Website
Community health center 3.2 miles

CDT GMSP Pediatric Services Outpatient Clinic

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A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 3 miles from Catano. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
C7 Calle 3, Bayamon, PR 00961
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 Catano, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Catano, PR

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

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

  • Amelia Clinical LAB

    Ave Ponce De Leon Num 59 Esquina Munoz, Guaynabo, PR 00965

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Modelo

    Barbosa Street #170, Catano, PR 00962

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • CDT Eulalia Kuilan Reveron

    Carretera Pr 5 Km 2, Hm 8, Catano, PR 00962

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Aymat

    Tren Street Number 52, Catano, PR 00962

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Clinico Bahia

    Ave Ponce De Leon # 125 Bo Amelia, Guaynabo, PR 00965

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 934 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Catano. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 59 offer telehealth.

  • Michelle Cofan Hernandez, MD

    Internal medicine · 501 Ave Comerio, Toa Baja

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  • Ramon Gerena, MD

    Family medicine · Jr4 Calle Lizzie Graham 7Ma Secc, Toa Baja

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  • Julio Zuniga Hidalgo, MD

    Family medicine · Cond Lagos Del Norte, Toa Baja

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  • Rodolfo Orozco, MD

    Family medicine · Suite Edif Oficentro, Toa Baja

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  • Jesus Velez-Feliciano, MD

    OB-GYN · Hf-16 Lizzie Graham, Toa Baja

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  • Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD

    Family medicine · 2765 Ave Dos Palmas, Toa Baja

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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 Catano, PR

No pharmacy near Catano, 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 # 18

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Rey

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Prako

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Popular

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 1.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Catano, 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 Catano, 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 Cataño Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cataño Municipio, the municipio that includes Catano, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#3 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Cataño Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Cataño Municipio vs the state average
Infection Cataño Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
244.3 54 cases ▲ 51%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
36.2 8 cases ▼ 2%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.1 4 cases ▲ 33%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
45.2 10 cases ▲ 131%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
49.8 11 cases ▲ 219%
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 Cataño Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cataño Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 95 to 244.3 per 100,000 (157%), gonorrhea has risen from 25.9 to 36.2 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 13 to 18.1 per 100,000 (39%).

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 Catano, PR

Below poverty line
49.6%
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • 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 Cataño Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cataño Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
1273 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
51

Cataño Municipio HIV care continuum (2021)

Cataño Municipio recorded 30 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cataño Municipio residents living with HIV, 42.7% are in care · 37.9% 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 Cataño Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Catano, PR

Catano, with its high concentration of young adults still forming relationships, faces a pressing need for convenient health services. In Cataño Municipio, where STIs are a notable concern, the challenge of balancing work and personal life can make it tough for people in their late teens and twenties to prioritize their health.

The area's predominantly renter population, with many households having to juggle multiple earners, means that even small disruptions can have a big impact. Large family sizes and a mix of homeowners and renters, with many households having to navigate complex schedules, add to the challenge. For those living in Catano, getting to a testing site can be a significant undertaking, especially considering the local layout and the need to find time that works.

For those heading out from Catano, taking care of health is a part of life's routine. Residents can take a practical step by looking into local options and finding a way to make health a priority, starting with the everyday routines that intersect with Avenida - and making that next step a straightforward one from there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Catano, PR

Walkability 6.45 / 20 · Below average

At 6.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Catano 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 Catano, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

ZIP 00962 snapshot

Residents
19,213
Median age
42.7
Median income
$20,134

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 00962 area around Catano: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Catano alone.

Catano sits in Cataño Municipio, ZIP 00962. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fortín San Juan de la Cruz
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro
  • Museo de las Américas
  • Castillo San Cristóbal
  • La Garita del Diablo
  • Ruinas de Caparra

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Palmas
  • Cucharillas
  • Juana Matos
  • Comunidad Puente Blanco
  • Jerusalén
  • Cataño
  • Palo Seco
  • Amelia

Major routes

  • PR-165 (Avenida El Caño)
  • PR-5 (Carretera Pastor Licenciado Rafael Torres Ortega)
  • PR-869 (Carretera 869)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Cataño 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 Catano-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 Catano 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 Catano, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Catano, PR?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Catano, PR?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Catano, PR?

HealthproMed Foundation, about 1.6 mi away, provides free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Cataño Municipio?

Cataño Municipio reported ~244 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Puerto Rico average.

Can I get PrEP near Catano, PR?

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

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.

How long do results take near Catano, PR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

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