Surry County reports about 15 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Depending on whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Claremont, Virginia, you have several options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Check the tests available in your area.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Claremont, VA. The nearest, Surry Medical Center, is about 9.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Surry Medical Center in Dendron welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment, making same-day STI screening straightforward. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fees, so a single visit covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing costs what your income allows.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Virginia Department of Health in Dendron covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. All at no fee, with appointments required for every service.
Sliding-scale clinics still hand patients a bill calibrated to their income. At Virginia Department of Health in Dendron, the fee structure stops before it starts: every test, treatment, and vaccine on the menu costs nothing, full stop.
Virginia Department of Health in Dendron prescribes and provides DoxyPEP directly, which means patients leave with a concrete bacterial-STI prevention strategy in hand rather than a prescription to fill somewhere else.
Leaving hepatitis off a panel means a second appointment, or none at all, for an infection that can progress silently for years. Virginia Department of Health in Dendron tests for hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the standard bacterial and HIV workup, closing that gap at the same visit.
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Listing verified Sep 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Central Virginia Health Services in Charles City runs by appointment, so scheduling unlocks same-visit bacterial treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis alongside rapid or conventional HIV testing, hepatitis B and C screening, and sliding-scale fees. With care delivered in Spanish.
Central Virginia Health Services doesn't stop at diagnosing hepatitis C, clinicians prescribe and monitor direct-acting antivirals on-site, managing the full treatment course rather than handing it off. That means lab work, dosing adjustments, and follow-up happen within the same practice where the diagnosis was made.
For anyone paying out of pocket, establishing PrEP, or accessing PEP, without a separate specialist is a real logistical advantage. Central Virginia Health Services holds the standing capacity to prescribe both, which means someone without a regular HIV-prevention provider can begin and maintain either medication here, on sliding-scale fees.
Spanish is an operational language at Central Virginia Health Services, not a bridging accommodation: meaning clinical conversations about PrEP adherence, hepatitis C treatment protocols, or STI prevention unfold directly in Spanish. The practical consequence is that nuanced medication education reaches patients without compression or delay.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Claremont, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 383 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Claremont. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 158 offer telehealth.
Alton Hart, MD
Internal medicine · 474 Colonial Trail West, Dendron
Valencia Williams
Family medicine · 440 Colonial Trail West, Dendron
Ellen Fleenor, MD
Family medicine · 9950 Courthouse Road, Charles City
Sheba Mohsin, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 5225 Settlers Market Boulevard, Williamsburg
Brian Young, MD
Urology · 120 Kings Way, Williamsburg
Teresa Tan, MD Telehealth
OB-GYN · 4125 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg
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
No pharmacy near Claremont, 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.
Donald W Rawlings
9.6 miHarris Teeter Pharmacy
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12 mi Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Claremont, VA.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Claremont, 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.
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Surry County, the county that includes Claremont, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~11% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#31 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 77% of the state
| Infection | Surry County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 530.9 35 cases ▲ 12% | 472.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 121.3 8 cases ▼ 23% | 158.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 15.2 1 cases ▲ 42% | 10.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 9.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Surry County, chlamydia has risen from 381 to 530.9 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has risen from 76.2 to 121.3 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 15.2 to 15.2 per 100,000.
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
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 Surry County.
Local HIV snapshot
Surry County HIV care continuum (2022)
Surry County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Surry County residents living with HIV, 81.3% are in care · 81.3% 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.
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 Surry County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Getting tested for STIs in Claremont means looking beyond the immediate area. The town itself does not host a dedicated clinic, so residents typically turn to providers in and around Claremont listed on this page. Some distance away, but reachable. That distance is real, and it shapes how people plan: a test isn't something you squeeze in between errands; it requires intention. For young adults in their late teens through thirties, who make up a meaningful part of Claremont's population, that friction can feel like a reason to delay.
It shouldn't be. Confidentiality in a small place carries weight precisely because it matters. Testing records stay sealed, and providers understand that residents value discretion. Not as a special accommodation, but as standard practice. The clinics available in and around Claremont are accustomed to serving people from smaller towns who value that clarity.
Routine screening is straightforward and quick. Whether you're between partners, establishing care with someone new, or simply staying on top of your health, the pathway starts with the providers listed here. Call ahead, ask about wait times and what to bring, and treat the appointment as you would any other health visit. Because that's what it is.
Getting there
At 3.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Claremont 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.
ZIP 23899 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 23899 area around Claremont: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Claremont alone.
Claremont sits in Surry County, ZIP 23899. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Claremont? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Surry 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Claremont-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Claremont 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
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).
In Virginia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 VirginiaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Hopewell, VA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Surry County reported ~531 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Virginia average.
At-home kits mail to 23899: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
In Virginia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.
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