Clinical Pathology Labs
- Address
- 912 West 21st, Clovis, NM 85.9 miles away
- Phone
- 575‑935‑9000
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Conchas Dam, NM: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Gonorrhea cases in San Miguel County run about 27% lower than the US average. If you're seeking STI testing in Conchas Dam, New Mexico for a one-time check or regular tests, you can weigh local clinics that may bill insurance or private labs which typically offer flat self-pay fees. See the options below.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Conchas Dam, NM
No STD testing centers are located in Conchas Dam, NM. The nearest, Clinical Pathology Labs, is about 85.9 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Quest Diagnostics
- Address
- 604 West 21st Street, Clovis, NM 86.0 miles away
- Phone
- 575‑763‑7200
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
Quest Diagnostics
- Address
- 1620 South Avenue D, Portales, NM 95.8 miles away
- Phone
- 575‑762‑4455
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
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
Find your match in 10 seconds
What will it cost? Estimate your STD test
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Conchas Dam, NM
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Conchas Dam, NM
The nearest testing center is about 86 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Conchas Dam, 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.
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In-home collection
$79 & up
- Panel:
- 8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
- Sample:
- Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
- Results:
- 1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
- In-home sample collection
- Nationwide Quest lab network
- Physician-reviewed results
- FSA/HSA eligible
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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Best value: single tests
$49 & up
- Panel:
- Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + swab
- Results:
- Days, online
- Telehealth visit if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Subscription savings
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 Conchas Dam, NM
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve San Miguel 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.
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Alta Vista Regional Hospital Laboratory
104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
- STD testing
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Conchas Dam. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Conchas Dam, NM
No pharmacy near Conchas Dam, NM publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.
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Mesa Winds Healthmart Pharmacy
30 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 1 closest pharmacy to Conchas Dam, NM.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Conchas Dam, 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.
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 San Miguel County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in San Miguel County, the county that includes Conchas Dam, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~5% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#14 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 58% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, San Miguel County vs New Mexico vs U.S.
San Miguel County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = San Miguel County vs the state average
| Infection | San Miguel County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 405 108 cases ▼ 23% | 523.6 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 131.2 35 cases ▼ 22% | 169 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 18.7 5 cases ▼ 49% | 36.6 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 3.7 1 cases ▼ 80% | 18.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 30 8 cases ▼ 61% | 76.6 | 29.5 |
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in San Miguel County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 22% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in San Miguel County, chlamydia has fallen from 481.6 to 405 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 268.4 to 131.2 per 100,000 (51%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.7 to 18.7 per 100,000 (405%).
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 Conchas Dam, NM
- Adults uninsured
- 14.1%
- No routine checkup
- 23.5%
- No transportation
- 9.6%
- Binge drinking
- 10.1%
- Frequent mental distress
- 14.6%
- Depression
- 21.8%
- Primary-care ratio
- 2,088 : 1
- San Miguel County
- Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.9
- Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 San Miguel County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in San Miguel County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 203 / 100k
- PrEP users / 100k
- 144
San Miguel County HIV care continuum (2022)
San Miguel County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Miguel County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 77.3% 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 San Miguel County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 88416 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US88416 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: San Miguel County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/new-mexico/san-miguel (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Conchas Dam, NM
Bell Ranch Headquarters Historic Site anchors the eastern edge of San Miguel County, and Conchas Dam itself sits just as deliberately apart. A community where every household owns its home outright and every working-age adult is employed, a workforce profile that sounds stable on paper but can mean long, structured days with little flexibility built in for appointments that feel optional. That full-employment, owner-occupant reality shapes how health decisions get made here. When nobody punches out early without consequence, routine screening tends to get deferred.
Not out of avoidance, but because the day simply doesn't have a loose hour. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, for whom regular STI testing carries the most practical weight, are especially caught in that bind: the window of life when testing matters most often overlaps with the years when schedules are most unforgiving and income leaves the least room for anything that costs extra. The single option listed on this page does involve a real drive out of Conchas Dam, San Miguel County's road distances aren't trivial, so knowing what to bring, whether an appointment is required, and what the visit will cost before making that trip is the most useful first step anyone can take from here.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Conchas Dam, NM
Walkability 6.13 / 20 · Below average
At 6.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Conchas Dam 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.
ZIP 88416 snapshot
- Residents
- 182
- Median age
- 76.4
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88416 area around Conchas Dam: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Conchas Dam alone.
Conchas Dam sits in San Miguel County, ZIP 88416. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Bell Ranch Headquarters Historic Site
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Conchas Dam, NM
Just outside Conchas Dam? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Conchas Dam, NM: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in San Miguel County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and when
CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 Conchas Dam-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Conchas Dam 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / HCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87491 |
| Gonorrhea (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87591 |
| Trichomoniasis (NAAT) | $47.76 | 87661 |
| HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody | $26.87 | 87389 |
| HIV-1/2 antibody | $22.44 | 86703 |
| Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) | $5.61 | 86592 |
| Syphilis (treponemal antibody) | $17.49 | 86780 |
| Herpes (HSV NAAT) | $47.76 | 87529 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen | $15.33 | 87340 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | $29.16 | 86803 |
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Confidentiality & consent in New Mexico
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on New Mexico law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In New Mexico, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
New Mexico permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
Learn more about confidential STD testing in New MexicoSource: 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 Conchas Dam, NM
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Conchas Dam, NM, what now?
Nearest is Clinical Pathology Labs, about 85.9 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 88416 also works.
Can I use Medicaid for testing?
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.
What's included in a full panel near Conchas Dam, NM?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County reported ~405 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.
Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?
In New Mexico, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
How long do results take near Conchas Dam, NM?
Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.
Is there a vaccine for HPV?
Yes, the HPV vaccine prevents the types most linked to cancer and genital warts; it's recommended through age 26 (and some adults to 45).
What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?
It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.
Where can teens get STD testing near Conchas Dam, NM?
Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.
Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?
No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.
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