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STD Testing in Clifton, AZ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Greenlee County is about 33% lower than the US average. If you're seeking STI testing in Clifton, Arizona for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, community or public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Clifton, AZ

8 testing options are listed for Clifton, AZ. The nearest, Canyonlands Healthcare, is about 1.2 miles away. Compare 5 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 1.2 miles

Canyonlands Healthcare

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Rated 1.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Canyonlands Healthcare in Clifton tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, and bacterial infections identified at the visit can be treated the same day.

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Spanish Speakers Staffed, Not Patched Through

Canyonlands Healthcare carries Spanish-speaking staff directly into clinical encounters, and interpretation is available for other languages as well. That means medication instructions, counseling on adherence, and prevention conversations happen through a person present in the room. Not routed through an outside service on a screen.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed and Managed Here

Canyonlands Healthcare maintains standing capability to prescribe and manage PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, which matters most for someone without a regular HIV or sexual-health provider who needs a single place to initiate a regimen and stay on it. All three are available here, not divided across separate referral points.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through This Clinic

Canyonlands Healthcare treats hepatitis C on-site, which means a confirmed diagnosis doesn't stall at the test result. Antiviral treatment can be managed within the same clinic relationship, keeping the path from detection to clearance direct.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
10 A Ward Canyon Road, Clifton, AZ 85533
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 1.5 miles

Greenlee County Health Department

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Greenlee County Health Department in Clifton runs on appointments, so scheduling ahead unlocks the full visit: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. All provided at no fee.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries No Charge

All services at Greenlee County Health Department are provided at no fee, which means the cost of a single appointment never becomes a reason to skip or shorten care. Whether that visit covers one test or several.

Hepatitis C Testing Sits Beside the Core Panel

Greenlee County Health Department tests for six infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, TB, and hepatitis C) so a patient who needs hepatitis C screening alongside the standard bacterial and viral panel gets it resolved in the same appointment rather than separately.

Address
253 5th Street, Clifton, AZ 85533
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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 23.5 miles

Canyonlands Healthcare - Duncan

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Canyonlands Healthcare – Duncan, a Title X family-planning grantee operating under federally qualified health center sliding-scale fees, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Title X status means minors can access services confidentially, and fees adjust to income for patients of any coverage status.

Title X Sliding-scale
Address
227 Southwest Main Street, Duncan, AZ 85534
Website
28.2 miles

Graham County Health Department

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Graham County Health Department in Safford runs its entire STI program at no charge: rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, plus same-visit bacterial treatment, all on a sliding scale that bottoms out at zero. An appointment is required.

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Zero-Cost Care, Including Medication

For anyone paying out of pocket and without a regular provider, the arithmetic here is straightforward: testing, counseling, and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs are all covered under a sliding scale that reaches zero. No portion of the visit (not the lab work, not the medication) carries a remaining balance.

Spanish-Language Care From the First Conversation

Many health clinics handle Spanish through workarounds that arrive midway through a visit, after the intake is already done in English. Graham County Health Department delivers care in Spanish directly, so the clinical conversation (history, results, treatment) happens in the same language from the start.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
826 West Main Street, Safford, AZ 85546
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 29.3 miles

Family Medical Center

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 29 miles from Clifton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1492 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

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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 Clifton, AZ

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 Clifton, AZ

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Clifton, 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 Clifton, AZ

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

  • Gila Health Resources

    401 Burro Alley, Morenci, AZ 85540

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 20 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Clifton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

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 Clifton, AZ

No pharmacy near Clifton, AZ 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.

  • Walton Drug

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Canyonlands Healthcare - Duncan

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Thriftee Food and Drug

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 29 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Clifton, AZ.

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 Clifton, 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 Greenlee County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Greenlee County, the county that includes Clifton, compare with Arizona and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 15 Arizona counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 27% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Greenlee County vs Arizona vs U.S.

Greenlee County Arizona U.S. ▲▼ = Greenlee County vs the state average
Infection Greenlee County Arizona United States
Chlamydia
330.9 31 cases ▼ 40%
552.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
32 3 cases ▼ 83%
190.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 24.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 24.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.3 2 cases ▼ 61%
55.3 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 Greenlee County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Greenlee County, chlamydia has fallen from 366 to 330.9 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 94.1 to 32 per 100,000 (66%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 10.5 to 10.5 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

What shapes testing access in and around Clifton, AZ

Adults uninsured
15.3%
No routine checkup
26.7%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.4%
Depression
17.7%
Below poverty line
7.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,567 : 1
Greenlee County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 36th 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 Greenlee County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Greenlee County (2023)

People living with HIV
66 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
66

Greenlee County HIV care continuum (2023)

Greenlee County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Greenlee County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% 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 Greenlee County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Clifton, AZ

Morenci sits just north, and the landscape between the two towns has shaped how Clifton residents think about health care. Testing for STIs happens here, but not with the anonymity larger cities offer. Word travels in communities where people rent month-to-month and families span generations under one roof. That reality makes confidentiality less a luxury and more a baseline expectation.

Clinics and providers listed on this page understand the weight of that trust, especially for young adults navigating relationships and life changes in a place where neighbors intersect across work, school, and daily life. Screening for STIs in Clifton reflects the town's particular makeup: many households include multiple generations, partners move in and out, and routine testing fits differently into family dynamics than it might elsewhere. Young adults here, late teens through their thirties, often have the most pressing reasons to seek testing, whether after a new partnership, before moving forward in a relationship, or simply as part of regular health maintenance. The clinics and providers serving Clifton take that seriously.

Testing in and around Clifton works best when approached directly. Call ahead, ask about privacy measures by name, and confirm what paperwork stays where. Providers here know their patients will value straightforward answers about how results are handled and who sees what. That directness, asking the hard questions upfront, matters more in a town this size than any assumption about what "confidential" automatically means.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Clifton, AZ

Walkability 3.24 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.24/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Clifton 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Clifton, Arizona, EasySTD

ZIP 85533 snapshot

Residents
2,340
Median age
40.7
Median income
$62,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 85533 area around Clifton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Clifton alone.

Clifton sits in Greenlee County, ZIP 85533. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Smelter Hill
  • Clifton Peak
  • Square Butte
  • Modoc Mountain
  • Riverview Park
  • Morenci Southern Railway

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Morenci

Major routes

  • US 191 (Coronado Boulevard)
  • Black Hills Back Country Byway

STD testing in Clifton, AZ: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Arizona 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 Arizona, 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)

Arizona 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 Arizona

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

STD testing FAQs for Clifton, AZ

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Safford, AZ instead?

Possibly, Safford, AZ is close; compare it by distance against Canyonlands Healthcare.

What does STD testing cost around Clifton, AZ?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Clifton, AZ without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Clifton, AZ?

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 Greenlee County?

About 331 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Arizona average.

How long do results take near Clifton, AZ?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Clifton, AZ?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

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