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

Gonorrhea reports in Limestone County are about 37% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing in Coolidge, Texas before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you have options. Community and public clinics often provide low-cost or free services, but private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Check your options below.

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STD testing near Coolidge, TX

5 testing options are listed for Coolidge, TX. The nearest, Texas Department of State Health Services, is about 10.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Texas Department of State Health Services

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Rated 2 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Texas Department of State Health Services in Mexia runs testing on a sliding-scale fee with insurance accepted, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C. Appointments required, bacterial STIs treated same visit, with care available in Spanish.

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Spanish Spoken, Prescriptions Written Here

Spanish is a full working language at this clinic, not a courtesy layer bolted on. That means a provider who takes your history, explains your results, and writes your treatment plan in Spanish. The whole clinical encounter, not just the front desk.

DoxyPEP Prescribed Where Few Clinics Go

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STI prevention sits outside the standard scope at most local health departments. Texas DSHS in Mexia prescribes it, giving patients who qualify a concrete, evidence-based tool that the majority of comparable clinics simply don't stock in their protocols.

Hepatitis C Joins the Standard Testing Panel

Alongside the bacterial STI panel and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis C antibody screening is built into what this clinic offers: meaning a single appointment covers infections rather than four, and hepatitis A and B vaccination rounds out the visit for those not yet protected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
939 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 200 Mexia, TX 76667
Booking
Appointment required
Website

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.

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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 Coolidge, 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 Coolidge, TX

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Coolidge, 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 Coolidge, TX

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

  • Limestone Medical Center

    701 Mcclintic, Groesbeck, TX 76642

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Parkview Regional Hospital Blood GAS

    600 J Bonham Street, Mexia, TX 76667

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Parkview Regional Hospital

    600 South Bonham Street, Mexia, TX 76667

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 90 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Coolidge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 43 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 Coolidge, TX

No pharmacy near Coolidge, 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.

  • GT Vaughans Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pharmacy Plus

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Brookshires Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Coolidge, 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 Coolidge, 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 Limestone County: the local picture

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

#96 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 62% of the state

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

Limestone County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Limestone County vs the state average
Infection Limestone County Texas United States
Chlamydia
359.6 80 cases ▼ 27%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
112.4 25 cases ▼ 36%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.5 1 cases ▼ 70%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
18 4 cases ▼ 32%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
36 8 cases ▼ 19%
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 Limestone County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Limestone County, chlamydia has fallen from 523.8 to 359.6 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has fallen from 307.1 to 112.4 per 100,000 (63%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.5 to 4.5 per 100,000 (67%).

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 Coolidge, TX

Adults uninsured
21.2%
No routine checkup
24.5%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.9%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
11.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,458 : 1
Limestone County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Limestone County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Limestone County (2023)

People living with HIV
299 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
53

Limestone County HIV care continuum (2022)

Limestone County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Limestone County residents living with HIV, 74.1% are in care · 68.5% 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 Limestone County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Coolidge, TX

Folks in Coolidge tend to stay put: families here span generations under the same roof, and a trip down North 1st Street or along TX 171 is as likely to pass a neighbor's place as it is a landmark. That rootedness means privacy matters in a way it does everywhere, but perhaps more acutely when word travels. Young adults living in multigenerational homes, or those just starting out on their own, often weigh the decision to get tested against the reality of a tight-knit community where discretion feels personal, not bureaucratic. STI testing in and around Coolidge is available through clinics and health providers listed on this page, many of which serve the wider Limestone County area.

A screening can happen without fanfare, no notification sent home, no casual mention at the grocery store, no paper trail that assumes a family member pays the bills. The visits are straightforward and confidential by law, which means the choice to know your status stays exactly where it belongs: with you. Whether you're thinking about a first test or a routine check-in, the clinics serving Coolidge understand that people here value their privacy and their stability in equal measure. Getting tested is one small, deliberate step toward keeping both intact.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Coolidge, TX

Walkability 4.16 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Coolidge 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 Coolidge, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 76635 snapshot

Residents
1,382
Median age
31.4
Median income
$56,354

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76635 area around Coolidge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Coolidge alone.

Coolidge sits in Limestone County, ZIP 76635. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • United Methodist Church of Coolidge
  • Armour Cemetery
  • Munger Community

Major routes

  • North 1st Street
  • TX 171 (Bell Street)

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

Everything to know before you test in Limestone 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 Coolidge-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 Coolidge 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 Coolidge, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Mexia, TX?

Mexia, TX is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Coolidge, TX?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Coolidge, TX?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Coolidge, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Limestone County?

Limestone County reported ~360 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Coolidge, TX?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Coolidge, TX?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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