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

Gonorrhea rates in Childress County run about 84% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test on a regular schedule in Childress County, Texas, consider your options: public clinics keep costs down; private labs prioritize speed; at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the listings below.

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STD testing near Childress, TX

6 testing options are listed for Childress, TX. The nearest, Oklahoma State Department of Health, is about 26.5 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.

Most reviewed 26.5 miles

Oklahoma State Department of Health

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews

Oklahoma State Department of Health in Hollis tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results warrant: all on a sliding scale, with HIV and STI testing free and no appointment required.

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Zero-Cost Care for Anyone Paying Cash

For anyone without insurance or a regular provider who'd otherwise be weighing whether testing is worth the out-of-pocket cost, Oklahoma State Department of Health in Hollis removes that entirely: every service, including treatment and vaccines, runs at no fee, regardless of circumstances.

Herpes Testing Included in the Panel

For someone who wants a genuinely complete picture, not just the standard four, the Hollis clinic adds herpes to its testing panel alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, making it the right fit when thoroughness, not a partial screen, is the point.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1104 North 7th Street, Hollis, OK 73550
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 26.6 miles

Shortgrass Community Health Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Shortgrass Community Health Center in Hollis tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when needed. Fees run on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. An appointment is required.

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Spanish-Language Care Keeps Treatment on Track

When a diagnosis or treatment plan gets filtered through miscommunication, follow-through suffers. Doses get skipped, partners go unnotified, infections persist. At Shortgrass Community Health Center, STI care including testing, results, and treatment conversations happens directly in Spanish, so nothing critical gets lost between appointment and outcome.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
400 East Sycamore Street, Hollis, OK 73550
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 30.5 miles

Hardeman County Memorial Hosp

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 31 miles from Childress. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
404 Mercer Street, Quanah, TX 79252
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Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma

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Address
1925 West 3rd Street, Elk City, OK 82.4 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4411 West Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK 103.5 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4417 West Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK 103.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Childress, TX

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Childress, TX

The nearest testing center is about 27 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Childress, 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 Childress, TX

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

  • Childress Regional Medical Center

    Highway 83 North, Childress, TX 79201

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Childress VA OPC

    2305 Ave F Northwest Suite 900, Childress, TX 79201

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 16 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Childress. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Jacob Darter, MD

    Family medicine · 1001 US Hwy 83 North, Childress

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  • Amanda Hartman, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1200 7th Street Northwest, Childress

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  • Addi Abuelshar, MD

    Internal medicine · 400 East Chestnut Street, Hollis

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  • Akram Abraham, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 920 North 8th Street, Hollis

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  • Brent Denley, DO

    Internal medicine · 400 East Sycamore Street, Hollis

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  • Bethany Pickard, MD

    Internal medicine · 1011 15th Street, Wellington

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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 Childress, TX

No pharmacy near Childress, TX publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • United Pharmacy

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Clutch Health

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Clinic Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Robinson Family Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Childress, TX.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Childress, 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 Childress County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Childress County, the county that includes Childress, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~37% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#160 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

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

Childress County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Childress County vs the state average
Infection Childress County Texas United States
Chlamydia
250.4 17 cases ▼ 49%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.5 2 cases ▼ 83%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 15 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
44.2 3 cases ≈ the state average
44.3 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Childress County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 37% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Childress County, chlamydia has fallen from 495.2 to 250.4 per 100,000 (49%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 360.1 to 29.5 per 100,000 (92%).

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 Childress, TX

Adults uninsured
20.3%
No routine checkup
28.3%
Binge drinking
18.7%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
22.3%
Below poverty line
9.8%
Primary-care ratio
674 : 1
Childress County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Childress County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Childress County (2023)

People living with HIV
102 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Childress County HIV care continuum (2023)

Childress County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Childress County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 66.7% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Childress County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Childress, TX

US 287 cuts straight through Childress, and the longest stretch most residents drive to reach a clinic runs only a few minutes: a low bar that still matters when nearly half the town rents rather than owns, and $740 a month in rent leaves little room for expenses that feel optional until they aren't. That cost pressure shapes decisions quietly: a test that carries a fee, requires time off, or demands a second trip can get deferred in ways that compound over months. The workforce picture adds another layer. With labor-force participation sitting well below national norms and unemployment running meaningfully higher, a sizable share of Childress adults are navigating irregular schedules or income gaps. Conditions that make same-week, low-cost access genuinely useful rather than merely convenient.

Younger adults in their late teens and twenties make up a substantial portion of the local population, and that's the window when undetected infections spread most easily and cause the most lasting harm. Households here average just over three people, which means a positive result rarely stays a private matter. Partners and housemates are part of the equation. The testing options listed on this page include choices near Morgan Hospital and along Avenue F, giving Childress residents enough variation in hours and fees that most schedules can find a workable slot without crossing the county line.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Childress, TX

Walkability 7.34 / 20 · Below average

At 7.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Childress 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Childress, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79201 snapshot

Residents
6,817
Median age
33.9
Median income
$60,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79201 area around Childress: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Childress alone.

Childress sits in Childress County, ZIP 79201. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Old Railroad Y.M.C.A.
  • Morgan Hospital
  • Fair Park
  • Childress County Heritage Museum
  • Childress Post Office Building
  • Palace Theater

Major routes

  • US 287 (US Highway 287)
  • Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Childress County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Childress-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 Childress often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Texas

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Texas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Texas permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Texas

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Childress, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Childress, TX?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Childress, TX?

Yes, Oklahoma State Department of Health (26.5 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Childress, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Childress County?

About 250 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

Can I test at home near Childress, TX?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 79201; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

How is gonorrhea tested near Childress, TX?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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