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STD Testing in Concepcion, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Duval County's gonorrhea rate runs about 54% lower than the national average. Whether seeking a first STI test or routine screening in Concepcion, Texas, cost, speed, and convenience are the main trade-offs. Below you'll see options like public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Concepcion, TX

5 testing options are listed for Concepcion, TX. The nearest, Community Action Corporation of South Texas, is about 14.2 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.

Community health center 14.2 miles

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Community Action Corporation of South Texas in Benavides tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when needed. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
115 West Main Street, Benavides, TX 78341
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

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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 Concepcion, TX

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 Concepcion, TX

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Concepcion, 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.

Clinicians near Concepcion, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Concepcion. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Sridevi Konkimalla, MD

    Internal medicine · 720 North Saint Marys Street, Falfurrias

  • Mario Vasquez Aguilar, MD

    Family medicine · 1204 South Saint Marys Street, Falfurrias

  • Karole Beasley, MD

    Family medicine · 1302 South St Mary'S Street, Falfurrias

  • Carlos Elizondo, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 230 South Gulf Street, Alice

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 Concepcion, TX

No pharmacy near Concepcion, TX 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.

  • Fred's Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Falfurrias Family Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Popular RX

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • County Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Concepcion, TX.

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 Concepcion, 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 Duval County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Duval County, the county that includes Concepcion, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#55 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Duval County vs Texas vs U.S.

Duval County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Duval County vs the state average
Infection Duval County Texas United States
Chlamydia
437.3 42 cases ▼ 11%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.3 8 cases ▼ 53%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20.8 2 cases ▲ 39%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.8 2 cases ▼ 21%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
72.9 7 cases ▲ 65%
44.3 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 Duval County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 36% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Duval County, chlamydia has fallen from 539.1 to 437.3 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 122.1 to 83.3 per 100,000 (32%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 20.5 to 20.8 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Concepcion, TX

Adults uninsured
35.3%
No routine checkup
23.8%
Binge drinking
12.7%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
17.3%
Below poverty line
62.5%
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 Duval County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Duval County (2023)

People living with HIV
343 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
102

Duval County HIV care continuum (2023)

Duval County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Duval County residents living with HIV, 92% are in care · 76% 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 Duval County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Concepcion, TX

Concepcion moves at a pace shaped by its rural geography: getting anywhere means time behind the wheel, and a trip for STI screening is no different. Every household here is owner-occupied, which speaks to deep roots and residential stability, but those same large, multigenerational households, nearly six people on average, mean that privacy, scheduling, and shared transportation all factor into whether a screening visit actually happens. With no labor-force participation recorded in the data, the rhythm of daily life here isn't governed by shift times or employer schedules, yet distance and access remain the central practical constraint. Duval County's rural spread means the options listed on this page require a real drive out of town.

That's worth naming plainly: for young adults still forming relationships, the years when STI transmission is most common, putting off a test because the nearest clinic feels far is a pattern that compounds over time. Low-cost or sliding-scale options among the twelve listed here can reduce one layer of that equation, even if the miles themselves don't shrink. The household character of Concepcion (tight-knit, owner-rooted, largely unmarried adults living in large family groups) makes confidential, individually accessible screening genuinely useful, and the county's STI context gives that usefulness real weight.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Concepcion, TX

Walkability 4 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Concepcion 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 Concepcion, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78349 snapshot

Residents
538
Median age
28.2
Median income
$37,813

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78349 area around Concepcion: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Concepcion alone.

STD testing in Concepcion, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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

STD testing FAQs for Concepcion, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Concepcion, TX?

The closest is Community Action Corporation of South Texas (14.2 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Concepcion, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Concepcion, TX?

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 Duval County?

About 437 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

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

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

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

How is HPV tested near Concepcion, TX?

HPV is checked through cervical screening (often with a Pap test); there's no routine HPV test for men.

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