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STD Testing in Coinjock, NC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis cases in Currituck County are about 40% lower than the national average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Coinjock, North Carolina, your testing options involve different trade-offs: clinics may offer same-day appointments, while labs and at-home kits can work around your schedule.

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STD testing near Coinjock, NC

6 testing options are listed for Coinjock, NC. The nearest, Albemarle Regional Health Services, is about 8.1 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.

Closest to you 8.1 miles

Albemarle Regional Health Services

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Albemarle Regional Health Services in Currituck tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and all three hepatitis strains, treats bacterial STIs the same visit, and covers everything on a sliding scale. With HIV and STI testing offered at no cost. Appointments are required.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

A cost barrier at the billing window turns a completed test into an untreated infection: treatment scheduled for later, or not at all. Albemarle Regional Health Services removes that gap entirely: every service the clinic provides, from testing through treatment, carries no charge, so nothing between diagnosis and care goes unresolved.

ASL, Haitian Creole, and Chinese on Staff

Many clinics route non-English communication through an ad hoc workaround that leaves Deaf patients and speakers of less common languages underserved. Albemarle Regional Health Services delivers care directly in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole (alongside Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and broader interpretation) so clinical conversations happen without a layer of distance.

DoxyPEP Alongside PrEP and PEP

Albemarle Regional Health Services prescribes all three current biomedical prevention options: PrEP for ongoing HIV protection, PEP for post-exposure HIV management, and DoxyPEP, doxycycline taken after potential bacterial STI exposure, for reducing gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis risk. Having DoxyPEP in the same formulary as PrEP means prevention planning isn't fragmented across providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
2795 Caratoke Highway, Currituck, NC 27929
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 14.9 miles

Gateway Community Health Centers, Inc. Elizabeth City Site

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Gateway Community Health Centers, Inc. Elizabeth City Site carries federal qualification that obligates it to charge fees on a sliding scale tied to income, meaning no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
1134 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
1200 South Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 29.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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 3.8 out of 5 from 87 reviews
Address
2021 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 32.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:30 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 191 reviews
Address
1436 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 33.1 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
1412 Battlefield Boulevard North, Chesapeake, VA 23320 33.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 Coinjock, NC

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 Coinjock, NC

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Coinjock, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Coinjock, NC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 145 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Coinjock. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 36 offer telehealth.

  • Sidney Sutton, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2793 Caratoke Highway, Currituck

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  • Lynn Butler, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 100 Plank Bridge Rd B, Camden

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  • Stewart Manning, MD

    Internal medicine · 1121 North Rd Street, Elizabeth City

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  • Steven Powers Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 1141 North Rd Street, Elizabeth City

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  • Mohamad Mehdi Parva, MD

    OB-GYN · 112 Medical Drive, Elizabeth City

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  • Greeshma Sheri, MD

    Internal medicine · 1161 North Rd Street, Elizabeth City

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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 Coinjock, NC

No pharmacy near Coinjock, NC 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.

  • Drug Care of Currituck

    8.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Food Lion Pharmacy

    8.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Todds Pharmacy of Camden

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Todds Northside Professional Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Coinjock, NC.

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 Coinjock, 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 Currituck County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Currituck County, the county that includes Coinjock, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~12% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#91 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 9% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Currituck County vs North Carolina vs U.S.

Currituck County North Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Currituck County vs the state average
Infection Currituck County North Carolina United States
Chlamydia
177.3 56 cases ▼ 71%
607.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
38 12 cases ▼ 84%
243.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.5 3 cases ▼ 52%
19.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.8 5 cases ≈ the state average
15.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.5 3 cases ▼ 60%
24 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 Currituck County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Currituck County, chlamydia has fallen from 220.6 to 177.3 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 42.7 to 38 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.6 to 9.5 per 100,000 (164%).

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 Coinjock, NC

Adults uninsured
9.1%
No routine checkup
18.9%
No transportation
8.9%
Binge drinking
14.6%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
23.8%
Below poverty line
55.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,707 : 1
Currituck County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 9th 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 Currituck County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Currituck County (2023)

People living with HIV
98 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
41

Currituck County HIV care continuum (2023)

Currituck County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Currituck County residents living with HIV, 73.1% are in care · 73.1% 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 Currituck County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Coinjock, NC

People come to Coinjock for work on the water: fishing guides, marina crews, seasonal labor that ties to the sound and the boats. That steady work, and the fact that housing costs less here than in the towns an hour south, brings young adults to stay. Confidential STI testing matters quietly in a place where people know each other and where a health decision feels personal in ways it might not elsewhere. Testing in and around Coinjock, listed on this page, lets you move through screening without running into someone from work or a neighbor's cousin.

The clinics and providers serving the area understand the weight of privacy in a tight community. Your test results don't circulate. Routine screening (whether you're sexually active with one person or several, whether you have symptoms or simply want to know) happens on your terms, with your timeline, and stays between you and the provider. Young adults here often work irregular hours and travel between jobs; scheduling matters as much as confidentiality.

Testing sites accessible via US 158 or NC 168 offer the practicality you need alongside the discretion that makes sense in a town where anonymity isn't automatic. Getting tested isn't a crisis moment, it's maintenance, like any other health decision you'd make for yourself.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Coinjock, NC

Walkability 4.87 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.87/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Coinjock 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 Coinjock, North Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 27917 snapshot

Residents
759
Median age
25.8

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 27917 area around Coinjock: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Coinjock alone.

Coinjock sits in Currituck County, ZIP 27917. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 158 (Caratoke Highway)
  • NC 168 (Caratoke Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Coinjock, NC: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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)

North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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 Coinjock, NC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Coinjock, NC?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Coinjock, NC without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Coinjock, NC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Currituck County?

Currituck County reported ~177 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Carolina average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Coinjock, NC?

At-home kits mail to 27917: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can I get PrEP near Coinjock, NC?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Carolina without a parent?

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

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