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STD Testing in Cedar Highlands, UT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Iron County is about 70% lower than the US average. If you're in Cedar Highlands, Utah, and want to get tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can choose between community clinics or private labs. Both have their trade-offs: speed, flexibility, and convenience versus cost.

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STD testing near Cedar Highlands, UT

4 testing options are listed for Cedar Highlands, UT. The nearest, Family Healthcare Cedar East, is about 2.6 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 2.6 miles

Family Healthcare Cedar East

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Family Healthcare Cedar East, in Cedar City, calibrates its fees to each patient's income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. As a federally qualified health center, it offers sliding-scale STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
245 East 680 South, Cedar City, UT 84720
Website
Community health center 3.4 miles

Family Healthcare Integrated Clinic

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 reviews

Family Healthcare Integrated Clinic in Cedar City welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment for STI screening. Federal FQHC funding anchors a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income, and a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
74 West Harding Avenue, Cedar City, UT 84720
Website
Most reviewed 3.8 miles

FourPoints Health

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1059 reviews

FourPoints Health in Cedar City weaves STI testing into its broader primary care practice, meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV tests share space with family planning and vaccination on a sliding-scale fee schedule; bacterial infections treated same visit, by appointment.

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Cedar City STI Care Delivered in Spanish

Walk-in clinics often leave Spanish-speaking patients to navigate sensitive conversations through awkward workarounds. At FourPoints Health in Cedar City, Spanish is a working language of the clinic itself: sexual health history, treatment options, and follow-up all handled directly in Spanish by staff.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
376 North Paiute Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
295 South 1470 East, Saint George, UT 84790 45.1 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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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 Cedar Highlands, UT

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 Cedar Highlands, UT

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cedar Highlands, 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 Cedar Highlands, UT

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

  • Intermountain Cedar City Instacare

    962 Sage Drive, Cedar City, UT 84720

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Color Country Pediatrics

    55 East Canyon Commercial Avenue, Cedar City, UT 84720

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Cedar Dermatology

    166 West 1325 North #250, Cedar City, UT 84721

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 25 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cedar Highlands. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.

  • Steven Baum, MD

    Family medicine · 962 Sage Drive, Cedar City

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  • David Dalton, DO

    Family medicine · 555 South Sunset Drive, Cedar City

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  • Enrique Alfaro, MD

    Internal medicine · 150 East Altamira Drive, Cedar City

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  • Steven Newman, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 440 North Paiute Drive, Cedar City

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  • Scott Salmon, DO

    Urology · 166 West 1325, Cedar City

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  • Stephen Sanders, MD

    OB-GYN · 110 West 1325, Cedar City

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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 Cedar Highlands, UT

No pharmacy near Cedar Highlands, UT 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 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 2.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cedar Drug and Gift

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Cedar Highlands, UT.

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 Cedar Highlands, 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 Iron County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Iron County, the county that includes Cedar Highlands, compare with Utah and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#10 of 29 Utah counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 66% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Iron County vs Utah vs U.S.

Iron County Utah U.S. ▲▼ = Iron County vs the state average
Infection Iron County Utah United States
Chlamydia
230.5 148 cases ▼ 28%
322 492.2
Gonorrhea
14 9 cases ▼ 82%
77.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 3 cases ▼ 52%
9.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 4.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.9 7 cases ▲ 12%
9.7 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 Iron County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Iron County, chlamydia has risen from 228.7 to 230.5 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 29.7 to 14 per 100,000 (53%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.5 to 4.7 per 100,000 (55%).

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 Cedar Highlands, UT

Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
28.8%
No transportation
8.2%
Binge drinking
11.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
27.7%
Below poverty line
14.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,026 : 1
Iron County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 41st 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 Iron County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Iron County (2023)

People living with HIV
88 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Iron County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Iron County residents living with HIV, 73.3% are in care · 60% 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 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 Iron County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cedar Highlands, UT

Cedar City's daily rhythms (the mid-morning quiet along Main Street, the settled feel of a community where every household owns its home) shape how residents think about healthcare appointments. With nearly three-quarters of adults married and households averaging more than three people, life here is often organized around family schedules rather than individual ones, which can make carving out time for personal health visits feel like one more item competing for a shared calendar. That scheduling reality matters most for younger adults still building relationships and navigating sexual health for the first time.

Labor-force participation here is notably low, meaning many residents aren't tied to a rigid 9-to-5, which actually opens weekday windows that busier commuter households never get. Iron County's STI picture is visible in the data already on this page, and it's a reminder that screening serves people across every household type. Families coming to or from the Utah Shakespeare Festival grounds on a weekend errand run have the same geography to work with, getting a test booked before the next event on the family schedule is simply the most practical use of an already-planned trip into town.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cedar Highlands, UT

Walkability 8.82 / 20 · Below average

At 8.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cedar Highlands 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Cedar Highlands, Utah, EasySTD

ZIP 84720 snapshot

Residents
24,323
Median age
29.6
Median income
$63,742

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 84720 area around Cedar Highlands: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cedar Highlands alone.

Cedar Highlands sits in Iron County, ZIP 84720. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Utah Shakespeare Festival
  • Square Mountain
  • Cedar City Lighthouse
  • Lone Tree Mountain
  • Cedar Mountain
  • Park Discovery

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Cedar City

Major routes

  • I 15 (Veterans Memorial Highway)
  • Main Street
  • SR 130 (Cross Hollow Road)
  • C-overlook

Reference

STD testing in Cedar Highlands, UT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Utah 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 Utah, 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)

Utah 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 Utah

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 Cedar Highlands, UT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Cedar Highlands, UT?

There are 3 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 Cedar Highlands, UT without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Cedar Highlands, UT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Iron County?

Iron County reported ~231 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Utah average.

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

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

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Should I test if a partner tells me they're positive?

Yes, test even without symptoms, and tell the provider which infection so they can treat or retest appropriately.

Can STDs be treated near Cedar Highlands, UT?

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

How is syphilis tested near Cedar Highlands, UT?

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

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