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

Gonorrhea cases in Gurabo Municipio run about 74% lower than the US average. Whether starting a new relationship or maintaining ongoing care in Celada, Puerto Rico, evaluate clinics and labs for cost and convenience.

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STD testing near Celada, PR

5 testing options are listed for Celada, PR. The nearest, NeoMed Center, is about 0.9 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.

Closest to you 0.9 miles

NeoMed Center

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NeoMed Center in Gurabo tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required; bacterial infections are treated same visit, and the HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available on-site.

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Every Service Carries Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost

When cost is the reason someone delays testing or skips treatment, the gap between diagnosis and care widens, and bacterial infections left untreated don't stay quiet. At NeoMed Center, every service, from the rapid HIV test to STI treatment to vaccines, is provided at no fee, so cost never becomes the reason a visit doesn't happen.

Spanish Is the Working Language of Care

Many clinics accommodate Spanish-speaking patients through workarounds that filter the nuance out of a clinical conversation. NeoMed Center in Gurabo delivers care directly in Spanish: counseling, medication adherence education, and treatment discussions all happen in the language without intermediary steps.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Beyond the Basic Panel

Clinics that test only for the standard four bacterial and viral infections leave hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB undetected unless a patient knows to ask elsewhere. NeoMed Center runs all seven on the same visit, with HIV/AIDS medical treatment and hepatitis management available on-site when results call for it.

Tests & treats
Address
Carretera 941 Salida Barrio Jaguas, Calle San Antonio Final Gurabo, PR 00778
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.7 miles

NeoMed Center Clinic-Gurabo

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A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 2 miles from Celada. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
Edificio 4-Centro Industrial, Bo Rincon, Gurabo, PR 00778
Website
Community health center 4.7 miles

NeoMed Center-Juncos

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews

NeoMed Center-Juncos, in Gurabo Abajo, earned federal qualification as a community health center, which means its STI screening costs slide with your income, not against it. Walk-in appointments are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees scaled to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
22.6 Carr 31, Gurabo Abajo, PR 00777
Website
Community health center 5.0 miles

Corporacion SANOS

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 83 reviews

Corporacion SANOS in Caguas runs on a sliding-scale fee and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with appointments required. The panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, bacterial STIs treated same visit, with all care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Only Language Here

When a clinic routes care through translation, nuance gets lost: symptoms get underreported, follow-up gets skipped, and gaps open in treatment. At Corporacion SANOS, every appointment runs natively in Spanish, so nothing between a patient's concern and the clinician's response depends on approximation.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

Corporacion SANOS prescribes and manages PrEP directly, meaning the HIV testing, lab work, and prescription renewals that sustain a PrEP regimen happen within the same practice. Continuity of monitoring, the quarterly HIV tests and kidney-function checks the regimen requires, stays with one clinical team in Caguas.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Tested Alongside the Core Four

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or paying out of pocket and consolidating visits, Corporacion SANOS tests hepatitis A, B, and C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Vaccines for hepatitis A and B are also available on-site, closing the gap between a positive screen and prevention of further exposure.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
6-24 Calle El Troche, Caguas, PR 00725
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.2 miles

Cossma San Lorenzo

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Cossma San Lorenzo, in San Lorenzo, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment for sliding-scale STI screening at a federally qualified health center. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees adjusted to income so cost stays proportional to what each patient earns.

Sliding-scale
Address
181 Calle Muñoz Rivera, San Lorenzo, PR 00754
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 Celada, 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 Celada, PR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Celada, 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 Celada, PR

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

  • Laboratorio Clinico Celada

    Carr Pr 181 Km 23 Bo Celada, Gurabo, PR 00778

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Neomed Center

    Carr 941 Km 0 Hm 3, Gurabo, PR 00778

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Borinquen -Gurabo Praderas

    Shopping Praderas De Navarro Pr 931 Km 5 4, Gurabo, PR 00778

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 903 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Celada. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 58 offer telehealth.

  • Luis Santos Lopez, MD

    Internal medicine · 3 Urb Los Maestros, Gurabo

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  • Nestor Ortiz, MD

    Family medicine · Andres Aruz Rivera, Gurabo

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  • Gloria Lopez Pena, MD

    Infectious disease · Urb Gran Vista, Gurabo

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  • Carlos Maldonado Garcia, MD

    Internal medicine · 37 Calle Munoz Rivera, Juncos

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  • Fernando Ortiz Maldonado, MD

    Internal medicine · 15 Calle Celis Aguilera, Juncos

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  • Frances Serra, MD

    OB-GYN · 6 Carr, Juncos

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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 Celada, PR

No pharmacy near Celada, 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 la Inmaculada

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Marlet

    3.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia el Amal # 12

    4.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Universal

    4.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia la Fe

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Ruiz Belvis de Caguas

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Celada, 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 Celada, 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 Gurabo Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Gurabo Municipio, the municipio that includes Celada, compare with Puerto Rico 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.

#25 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 68% of the state

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

Gurabo Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Gurabo Municipio vs the state average
Infection Gurabo Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
170.1 68 cases ▲ 5%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
47.5 19 cases ▲ 28%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
15 6 cases ▲ 10%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
32.5 13 cases ▲ 66%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10 4 cases ▼ 36%
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 Gurabo Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 26% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Gurabo Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 91.1 to 170.1 per 100,000 (87%), gonorrhea has risen from 12.3 to 47.5 per 100,000 (286%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.3 to 15 per 100,000 (22%).

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 Celada, 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 Gurabo Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Gurabo Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
412 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
19 · PnR 1.17

Gurabo Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

Gurabo Municipio recorded 16.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gurabo Municipio residents living with HIV, 77.9% are in care · 70% 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 Gurabo Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Celada, PR

Celada's roads wind through neighborhoods where 78.9% of residents are homeowners, but for many young adults, renting a place to call home means navigating the local rental market, where the median rent hovers around $484 per month. The lack of affordable options can be a barrier to forming independent lives, making it essential for young adults in Celada to have access to convenient and low-friction STD testing options.

The rural spread of Gurabo Municipio, with its limited public transportation and long drives to healthcare services, means that many residents face significant challenges in accessing care. This can be especially true for young adults, who may be more likely to be in relationships and exploring their identities without the support of established networks.

The range of options listed on this page, including the nearest clinic a drive from Celada, makes it possible for young adults to take control of their health and well-being. By prioritizing access to STD testing, residents of Celada can work towards building stronger, healthier relationships and a brighter future.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Celada, PR

Walkability 4.01 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.01/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Celada 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 Celada, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Celada sits in Gurabo Municipio, ZIP 778. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cerro La Silla
  • Parque Juan Flores Medina
  • Parque Alfonso Morales Quintero
  • Parque Los Flamboyanes
  • Monumento al Veterano Pedro J. Colón
  • Plaza de los Próceres

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Parcelas de Celada
  • Los Flamboyanes
  • Heavenly View
  • Hato Nuevo
  • Extensión San José
  • Gurabo
  • Barriada Campito
  • El Cerro

Major routes

  • PR-30 (Expreso Cruz Ortiz Stella)
  • Marginal Cruz Ortiz Stella
  • PR-203 (Expreso Chayanne)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Gurabo 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 Celada-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 Celada 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 Celada, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Celada, PR?

The closest is NeoMed Center (0.9 mi); 5 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Celada, PR?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Celada, PR?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Celada, PR?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Gurabo Municipio?

About 170 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.

How long do results take near Celada, PR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near Celada, PR?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Is new discharge a reason to test?

Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.

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