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STD Testing in Colton, WA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Colton residents know that reported chlamydia in Whitman County runs about 39% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Colton, Washington, you can weigh visiting a clinic to get immediate answers and care, or using an at-home kit to test on your terms. An overview of local options awaits below.

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STD testing near Colton, WA

6 testing options are listed for Colton, WA. The nearest, Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, is about 10.5 miles away. Compare 3 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 10.5 miles

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in Pullman runs on a sliding scale with Medicaid and private insurance accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing: same-visit bacterial treatment included, by appointment, with Spanish and interpretation services on hand.

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Spanish and Interpretation Built Into Every Appointment

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in Pullman staffs Spanish-language care and interpretation services as a standing clinical resource, not a scheduling add-on. For anyone navigating STI care, prevention counseling, or PrEP in a language other than English, that capability means the full conversation happens at full depth, first visit.

Title X Means Minors Don't Wait on a Parent's Consent

Without Title X, a minor needing STI testing or family planning often hits a consent wall: care delayed, a condition untreated, or a second appointment that never happens. At Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in Pullman, Title X funding legally guarantees confidential services for minors, so that gap doesn't open.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed at This Location

DoxyPEP, doxycycline taken after a potential bacterial STI exposure, is prescribed directly at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in Pullman, alongside daily PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention. Having all three under one prescribing relationship means dosing, monitoring, and adjustments stay coordinated rather than scattered across providers.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1525 Southeast King Drive, Pullman, WA 99163
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
11.5 miles

Idaho North Central District Health Department

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Idaho North Central District Health Department in Lewiston tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding scale open to everyone, with insurance and Medicaid accepted, and every service carries no fee at point of care. Appointments are required; bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Zero-Fee Services Across the Full Visit

Idaho North Central District Health Department charges nothing for any service it provides: testing, treatment, vaccination, and prevention counseling alike. That blanket applies regardless of insurance status, meaning the sliding scale functions as a ceiling of zero rather than a reduced figure.

Spanish-Language Care Fully on Staff

Spanish is one of the clinic's operating languages, placing it among a narrow set of public health departments where clinical conversations (exposure history, treatment instructions, follow-up planning) happen directly in both English and Spanish. That capacity shapes what a visit can accomplish for speakers of either language.

DoxyPEP Prescribed for the Right Candidates

Idaho North Central District Health Department prescribes DoxyPEP, doxycycline taken after potential bacterial STI exposure, for people whose exposure patterns make it a fit. The clinic's standing capability to evaluate, prescribe, and counsel on DoxyPEP is particularly consequential for anyone without a regular provider who might otherwise have no clear path to this prevention option.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
215 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
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 11.7 miles

CHAS Health

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews

CHAS Health, a federally qualified community health center in Lewiston, weaves STI care into the same clinical infrastructure that handles primary and preventive medicine: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and sliding-scale fees all live alongside full ongoing care, with appointments required, and Russian spoken on staff.

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Russian Spoken by Clinical Staff Here

Without a Russian-speaking clinician, a patient navigating an STI diagnosis faces follow-up appointments that don't happen, treatment instructions that don't land, and gaps that quietly compound. At CHAS Health in Lewiston, Russian is a staff language: meaning the clinical conversation, the treatment plan, and the follow-up all happen in it.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

Tenofovir-based PrEP requires regular HIV testing, kidney-function monitoring, and prescription renewals. The infrastructure that actually keeps someone protected long-term. CHAS Health in Lewiston carries all of that within its primary-care system, so PrEP isn't handed off; it's sustained.

Hepatitis C Treatment Completed Here

For someone without a specialist relationship or managing costs on a sliding scale, hepatitis C treatment that requires a separate referral is treatment that often doesn't happen. CHAS Health in Lewiston holds both the diagnosis and the curative antiviral treatment on-site, so a confirmed hep C result moves directly into a treatment plan.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1203 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
55 West Tietan Street, Walla Walla, WA 67.7 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1334 North Whitman Lane, Liberty Lake, WA 76.0 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
507 South Washington Street, Spokane, WA 76.1 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 Colton, WA

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 Colton, WA

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Colton, 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 Colton, WA

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

  • Incyte Pathology Pullman Regional Hospital Branch

    825 Southeast Bishop Blvd Suite 130, Pullman, WA 99163

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Pullman Regional Hospital

    835 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman, WA 99163

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Whitman Hospital and Medical Center

    1200 West Fairview, Colfax, WA 99111

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Colton, WA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 83 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Colton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Molly Thompson, MD

    Family medicine · 835 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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  • Dennis Simpson, MD

    Internal medicine · 835 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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  • Brenna Harris, DO

    Family medicine · 825 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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  • Michael Osterholt, MD

    Family medicine · 825 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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  • Morgan Leider, MD

    Family medicine · 825 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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  • James Mudd, MD

    Internal medicine · 825 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman

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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 Colton, WA

No pharmacy near Colton, WA 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 10 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 10 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 10 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sid's Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Pharmacy 134

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Colton, WA.

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 Colton, 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 Whitman County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Whitman County, the county that includes Colton, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#3 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Whitman County vs Washington vs U.S.

Whitman County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Whitman County vs the state average
Infection Whitman County Washington United States
Chlamydia
685.2 329 cases ▲ 93%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
39.6 19 cases ▼ 69%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 80%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 66%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.1 1 cases ▼ 91%
22.9 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 Whitman County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 450 900 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Whitman County, chlamydia has risen from 625.4 to 685.2 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has risen from 35.4 to 39.6 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.2 to 4.2 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

What shapes testing access in and around Colton, WA

Adults uninsured
5.6%
No routine checkup
25.4%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.7%
Depression
25.2%
Below poverty line
0.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,451 : 1
Whitman County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd 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 Whitman County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Whitman County (2023)

People living with HIV
84 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
101

Whitman County HIV care continuum (2022)

Whitman County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Whitman County residents living with HIV, 68.6% are in care · 65.7% 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 Whitman County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Colton, WA

Winter fog rolls in thick over Colton most mornings, and the quiet of the town makes privacy feel both natural and necessary. Young adults here (students, early-career workers, people building lives in a close-knit place) benefit from routine STI screening as part of regular health care, not as something crisis-driven. The clinics and testing services available in and around Colton listed on this page offer confidential visits where what you discuss stays with the provider; the point is catching infections early and moving forward without delay. Testing sites in the area understand that discretion matters when you know people around town, and they're set up to keep records separate from everyday gossip or workplace knowledge.

A quick screening can happen during a lunch break or between classes, with results returned in a timeframe that lets you plan your next steps without hanging in uncertainty. Because routine screening is most common among younger adults, the local providers have built their hours and approach around the reality of how people actually live here. Fitting appointments into schedules that don't always run nine to five. Whether you're testing because you're starting a new relationship, checking in after a gap in protection, or simply staying current with your health, the path forward begins with a single call.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Colton, WA

Walkability 8.82 / 20 · Below average

At 8.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Colton 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 Colton, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 99113 snapshot

Residents
535
Median age
57.2
Median income
$95,357

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99113 area around Colton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Colton alone.

Colton sits in Whitman County, ZIP 99113. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Holzer Park
  • Memorial Park

Major routes

  • US 195 (Broadway Street)

Reference

STD testing in Colton, WA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Washington 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 Washington, 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)

Washington 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 Washington

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 Colton, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Colton, WA?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Colton, WA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Colton, WA?

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 Whitman County?

About 685 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Washington average.

How long do results take near Colton, WA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Colton, WA?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How is syphilis tested near Colton, WA?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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