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

Reported syphilis in Atascosa County is about 27% lower than the US average. In Christine, Texas, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you can choose between clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below, you'll find options to weigh.

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STD testing near Christine, TX

5 testing options are listed for Christine, TX. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 10.5 miles away. Compare 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 11.8 miles

Atascosa Health Center

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 71 reviews

Atascosa Health Center in Pleasanton tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone; insurance and Medicaid are also accepted. Appointments are required, and bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Plenty of clinics list Spanish as an available accommodation, a workaround layered onto an English-first workflow. At Atascosa Health Center, Spanish is a primary clinical language, meaning the exam, the conversation about results, and the treatment plan all happen directly, without a relay.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or paying out of pocket and wanting to consolidate into one appointment, Atascosa Health Center's panel covers herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Hepatitis B and C can be managed on-site rather than sent elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
310 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
2151 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064 10.5 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 167 reviews
Address
8538 Ih-35 South, San Antonio, TX 78211 38.3 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 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
3710 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214 39.0 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Address
7430 Barlite, San Antonio, TX 78224 39.2 miles away
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
  • 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 Christine, 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 Christine, TX

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Christine, 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 Christine, TX

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

  • Methodist Healthcare System of SAN Antonio LTD

    1905 Highway 97 East, Jourdanton, TX 78026

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Christine. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Laura Givens, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1504 Oak Street, Jourdanton

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  • Nimesh Patel, MD

    Family medicine · 2106 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton

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  • Fnu Rajlakshmi, MD

    Internal medicine · 310 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton

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  • Abimbola Banjo, MD

    Internal medicine · 130 South Water Street, Pleasanton

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  • Armando Villarreal, MD

    Family medicine · 1540 West Goodwin Street, Pleasanton

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  • Benjamin Zertuche, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1746 West Goodwin, Pleasanton

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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 Christine, TX

No pharmacy near Christine, 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.

  • Jourdanton Pharmacy

    9.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Poteet Discount Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Medcare Plus Pharmacy

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Campbell Drug Store

    30 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Costco Pharmacy 30 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Christine, 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 Christine, 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 Atascosa County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Atascosa County, the county that includes Christine, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#127 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

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

Atascosa County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Atascosa County vs the state average
Infection Atascosa County Texas United States
Chlamydia
299.3 155 cases ▼ 39%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
86.9 45 cases ▼ 51%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.6 6 cases ▼ 23%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
50.2 26 cases ▲ 90%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
54.1 28 cases ▲ 22%
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 Atascosa County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Atascosa County, chlamydia has fallen from 410.4 to 299.3 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has fallen from 142.9 to 86.9 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.1 to 11.6 per 100,000 (90%).

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 Christine, TX

Adults uninsured
25.8%
No routine checkup
25.3%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
18.6%
Below poverty line
14%
Primary-care ratio
4,994 : 1
Atascosa County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 43.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 87th 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 Atascosa County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Atascosa County (2023)

People living with HIV
204 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
100

Atascosa County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Atascosa County residents living with HIV, 76.8% are in care · 65.9% 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 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 Atascosa County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Christine, TX

Christine Depot Museum sits at the quiet end of a town where most residents have owned their homes for years and most households are two-person, married units. A profile that can make Christine feel like a place where STI screening simply isn't a local conversation. It is, though, because younger adults forming new relationships live here too, and Atascosa County's infection rates reflect that reality regardless of how settled the broader community looks on paper. What shapes access in Christine is geography, plain and simple.

That combination (a drive required, budget already stretched) means the most useful thing this page can do is surface the listed options so people can compare hours and fees before committing to the trip. The labor-force picture adds another layer: with well under two-thirds of residents in the workforce at all, schedules here aren't uniform nine-to-fives, and the clinics that offer flexible or weekend hours earn their place at the top of anyone's shortlist. Checking those details now, before you need them, is exactly what the clinic cards on this page are for.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Christine, TX

Walkability 5.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Christine 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 Christine, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78012 snapshot

Residents
364
Median age
35.2
Median income
$47,708

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78012 area around Christine: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Christine alone.

Christine sits in Atascosa County, ZIP 78012. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Christine Depot Museum

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Atascosa 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 Christine-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 Christine 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 Christine, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Christine, TX?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Christine, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Christine, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Atascosa County?

Atascosa County reported ~299 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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.

Is STI testing different from STD testing?

No real difference for testing, "STI" is just the current term for what used to be called "STD."

Can STDs be treated near Christine, TX?

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

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

Does painful urination mean I need a test?

It's a common STI symptom; test for chlamydia and gonorrhea and have a provider check you.

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