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STD Testing in Churchville, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Augusta County is reported at a rate 41% lower than the national average. If you need testing in Churchville, Virginia, whether for a possible exposure or routine care, compare community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free, with private labs for potentially faster results and more scheduling flexibility. See your options below.

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STD testing near Churchville, VA

6 testing options are listed for Churchville, VA. The nearest, Carilion Clinic, is about 6.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Carilion Clinic

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews

Carilion Clinic in Staunton runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, making the cost structure flexible across most situations. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: with STI treatment, family planning, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
40 Lambert Street, Suite 522 Staunton, VA 24401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 6.6 miles

Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Staunton runs STI care through the infrastructure of a public health department: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV testing sit alongside TB screening and vaccination on a sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all at no fee.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

When cost sits between a person and treatment, bacterial infections go untreated and follow-up appointments never happen. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, vaccines, DoxyPEP) so the financial barrier that causes those gaps does not exist here.

Interpretation Services Reach Every Appointment

A clinical conversation conducted through misunderstanding leaves exposure histories incomplete and discharge instructions unheeded, both gaps that produce return visits for the same infection. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton has interpretation services available for non-English languages, so the full clinical exchange happens accurately the first time.

DoxyPEP Is Prescribed and Monitored Here

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, a single 200 mg dose taken within 72 hours of a potential bacterial STI exposure, is prescribed directly by Virginia Department of Health in Staunton's clinical staff, who can coordinate dosing guidance alongside the standard panel and ongoing STI prevention counseling already delivered at the clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
1414 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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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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 Churchville, VA

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.

At-home STD testing in Churchville, VA

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Churchville, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Churchville, VA

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

  • Shenandoah Dermatology

    427 Lee Jackson Highway Suite 101, Staunton, VA 24401

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Augusta Health LAB

    78 Medical Center Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Augusta Health Outpatient Center - Staunton

    851 Statler Boulevard, Staunton, VA 24401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Churchville. 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.

Clinicians near Churchville, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 130 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Churchville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 56 offer telehealth.

  • Margaret Siman, MD

    Family medicine · 42 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • Starla Kiser Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • David Chernoff, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton

  • James Reid, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2303 North Augusta Street, Staunton

  • Ngoc Le, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1 Green Hills Drive, Verona

  • Barry Diduch, MD

    Family medicine · 851 Statler Boulevard, Staunton

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.

Pharmacies near Churchville, VA

No pharmacy near Churchville, VA 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.

  • Walgreens 8.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Martin's Pharmacy

    8.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Valley Pharmacies

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Browns Pharmacies.

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Dicksons Drug Store

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Churchville, VA.

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

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Churchville, 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.

STDs & HIV in Augusta County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Augusta County, the county that includes Churchville, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#73 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Augusta County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Augusta County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Augusta County vs the state average
Infection Augusta County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
288.8 226 cases ▼ 39%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
70.3 55 cases ▼ 56%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.2 8 cases ▼ 5%
10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.1 4 cases ▼ 46%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.5 9 cases ▼ 27%
15.8 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 Augusta County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Augusta County, chlamydia has risen from 259.4 to 288.8 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 104.5 to 70.3 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.6 to 10.2 per 100,000 (292%).

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 Churchville, VA

Adults uninsured
7.2%
No routine checkup
19.7%
No transportation
5.6%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
6.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,892 : 1
Augusta County
  • Primary-care shortage score 6 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 21st 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 Augusta County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Augusta County (2023)

People living with HIV
122 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
99 · PnR 13.6

Augusta County HIV care continuum (2023)

Augusta County recorded 7.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Augusta County residents living with HIV, 85.9% are in care · 78.2% 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 Augusta County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Churchville, VA

Churchville's economy centers on small farms, timber operations, and artisan work. The kind of labor that keeps people moving through seasons and schedules without much pause. That rhythm means routine health screening often gets deferred, even when it should be straightforward. STI testing in and around Churchville is available through clinics and providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality built into these visits is genuine: what you discuss with a nurse or doctor stays enclosed in that conversation, with no automatic reporting to employers, family, or anyone else in the community.

Young adults in the area (many working their first jobs, settling into relationships, or managing life transitions) have particular reason to know where testing happens and what to expect. A single conversation with a provider can clarify whether screening makes sense now, what the process involves, and how results are handled. The fact that you live in a place where people recognize faces around town doesn't change the privacy standard that governs medical care. Huckleberry Hill and the quieter roads like Scenic Highway shape how Churchville feels, but they don't determine how health information moves.

Testing appointments and results follow their own careful rules, separate from daily life. Starting the conversation (whether you're asking about timing, cost, or simply what to bring) is the hardest part; after that, the logistics are clear.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Churchville, VA

Walkability 2.59 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Churchville 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 Churchville, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 24421 snapshot

Residents
3,718
Median age
49.2
Median income
$91,324

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 24421 area around Churchville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Churchville alone.

Churchville sits in Augusta County, ZIP 24421. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Huckleberry Hill
  • MTN. Mystic Studio and Gallery

Major routes

  • US 250 (Churchville Avenue)
  • VA 42 (Scenic Highway)

STD testing in Churchville, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Churchville 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 Virginia

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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

STD testing FAQs for Churchville, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Churchville, VA?

Carilion Clinic, about 6.6 mi away, with 6 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Churchville, VA?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Churchville, VA?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Churchville, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Augusta County?

Augusta County reported ~289 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Virginia average.

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

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

Can young people get tested confidentially?

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

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

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