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STD Testing in Clayton, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Union County, New Mexico has about 64% fewer chlamydia cases than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Clayton, New Mexico, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate guidance or an at-home kit for convenience. Both options are available.

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STD testing near Clayton, NM

5 testing options are listed for Clayton, NM. The nearest, New Mexico Department of Health, is about 1.8 miles away. Compare 2 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 1.8 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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New Mexico Department of Health in Clayton requires an appointment, so scheduling before you arrive is the move, but that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and all services provided at no fee.

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Every Service Runs on Zero-Dollar Billing

The no-fee structure here isn't a waiver applied at checkout: the clinic operates under a public health mandate that funds staff, supplies, and treatment from the outset. Sliding-scale and Medicaid acceptance exist alongside it, but the operational baseline is that no service generates a patient bill.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at this clinic extends across the full scope of services, from test counseling through STI prevention education and harm reduction. That means clinical conversations (exposure history, treatment instructions, prevention planning) happen in Spanish as a staffed capability, not an add-on.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, this clinic tests for herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C on-site. Hepatitis B vaccination is available at the same appointment, and hepatitis C testing feeds directly into care rather than requiring a separate referral chain.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Court Street, Clayton, NM 88415
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 2.0 miles

Clayton Health Systems

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Clayton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
314 North 3rd Avenue, Clayton, NM 88415
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1301 South Coulter Street, Amarillo, TX 110.2 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1600 Coulter Building C, Amarillo, TX 110.4 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
1901 Medi Park Drive, Amarillo, TX 110.8 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 Clayton, NM

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 Clayton, NM

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Clayton, 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 Clayton, NM

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

  • Union County General Hospital

    300 Wilson Street, Clayton, NM 88415

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Clayton, NM

No pharmacy near Clayton, NM 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.

Showing the 1 closest pharmacy to Clayton, NM.

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 Clayton, 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 Union County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Union County, the county that includes Clayton, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 12% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Union County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Union County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Union County vs the state average
Infection Union County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
176.6 7 cases ▼ 66%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
25.2 1 cases ▲ 39%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
75.7 3 cases ▼ 1%
76.6 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 Union County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 41% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Union County, chlamydia has fallen from 245.2 to 176.6 per 100,000 (28%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 73.5 to 25.1 per 100,000 (66%).

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 Clayton, NM

Adults uninsured
17.5%
No routine checkup
31.9%
No transportation
11.1%
Binge drinking
14.2%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
23.2%
Primary-care ratio
4,107 : 1
Union County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 42.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Union County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Union County (2023)

Union County HIV care continuum (2022)

Union County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · 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 Union County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Clayton, NM

Getting tested for STDs in Clayton means planning ahead. The clinic landscape here reflects the town's size: a single health center handles most primary care, and sexual health screening isn't always front and center in routine appointments. Residents often find themselves weighing the reality of local access against the value of walking in somewhere familiar, where staff recognize faces and remember histories. That trade-off between convenience and privacy shapes how people approach testing here.

The young adults living in Clayton (whether they've settled permanently, moved back, or are passing through) face a particular calculus. A confidential test result matters more when your social circle overlaps with your workplace and neighborhood. Testing options in and around Clayton listed on this page include the county health department and clinics in nearby towns; some people coordinate travel to larger regional centers where anonymity feels more assured. Either path requires intentionality.

Clayton's households span generations and living arrangements, single adults, adult children with parents, retirees, people outside traditional employment. Each group weighs screening differently. What matters across all of them is knowing that testing exists, that it's routine, and that the results belong to you alone. The Clayton Public Library and other community spaces can point you toward resources and facts without judgment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Clayton, NM

Walkability 7.79 / 20 · Below average

At 7.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Clayton 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 Clayton, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88415 snapshot

Residents
3,143
Median age
39.8
Median income
$45,665

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88415 area around Clayton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Clayton alone.

Clayton sits in Union County, ZIP 88415. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Clayton Public Schools Historic District
  • Gate, Fence and Hollow Tree Shelter Designed by Dionicio Rodriguez
  • Clayton Public Library
  • Luna Theatre
  • Union County Courthouse Historic Site
  • Eklund Hotel Historic Site

Major routes

  • US 87 (South 1st Street)
  • Boise City Highway
  • Main Street
  • NM 402 (South 1st Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Clayton, NM: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 Clayton, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Clayton, NM?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Clayton, NM?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Clayton, NM?

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

What's included in a full panel near Clayton, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Union County?

Union County reported ~177 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

Can STDs be treated near Clayton, NM?

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

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Do genital sores mean I need testing?

Yes, sores or ulcers can indicate herpes or syphilis and should be evaluated quickly, ideally while a sore is present.

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