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STD Testing in Corazon, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis in Guayama Municipio runs 27% lower than the US average. If you need testing in Corazon, Puerto Rico for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider your scheduling needs. Some clinics in Corazon accept walk-ins while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Here's where to look.

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STD testing near Corazon, PR

3 testing options are listed for Corazon, PR. The nearest, MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande, is about 1.7 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 1.7 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande, in Guayama, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Federally qualified and sliding-scale, a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with fees adjusted to income so cost stays in reach for whoever walks through the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
1, Guayama, PR 00784
Website
Community health center 2.1 miles

Centro de Salud Familiar Dr Julio Palmieri Ferri

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 106 reviews

Centro de Salud Familiar Dr Julio Palmieri Ferri, in Arroyo, adjusts fees to income so cost never blocks care. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia under the federal health center program's sliding-scale structure.

Sliding-scale
Address
Morse St. Valentina Cnr., Arroyo, PR 00714
Website
Community health center 2.5 miles

CSFP Guayama NAP

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CSFP Guayama NAP serves Guayama residents navigating gaps in coverage or paying out of pocket by anchoring STI care inside a federally qualified health center, where fees adjust to income. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. No appointment needed to get tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
Lot #30, State Highway #179, Caimital Sector, Olimpo Community, Guayama, PR 00784
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 Corazon, PR

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.

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At-home STD testing in Corazon, PR

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Corazon, 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 Corazon, PR

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

  • Express Clinical LAB

    Calle Baldorioty Num 22 Oeste, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Plaza Guayama

    Commerce Plaza Suite 203 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Express Clinical LAB

    Carr-Pr-3, Ave Los Veteranos, Solar B-11, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 809 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Corazon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 52 offer telehealth.

  • Juan Buitrago, MD

    Internal medicine · 128 South Ashford Street, Guayama

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  • Juan Davila Lopes, MD

    Internal medicine · 46 Calle Vicente Pales West, Guayama

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  • Gustavo Sanchez, MD

    OB-GYN · 23 Calle Baldorioty West, Guayama

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  • Nilsa Vizcarrondo Acosta, MD

    OB-GYN · 17 Urb Gibraltar Calle Pacifico, Guayama

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  • Luis Miranda-Iglesias, MD

    OB-GYN · Avda Ashford, Guayama

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  • Ramphis Morales Lopez, MD

    Urology · Ave Pedro Albizu Campos, Guayama

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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 Corazon, PR

No pharmacy near Corazon, PR 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.

  • Farmacia Centro Salud Familiar Guayama Linea Capo

    1.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 1.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Super Farmacia Rina

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Super Farmacia Derkes

    1.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Gabriela 4

    1.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Corazon, PR.

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 Corazon, 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 Guayama Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Guayama Municipio, the municipio that includes Corazon, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#19 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Guayama Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Guayama Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Guayama Municipio vs the state average
Infection Guayama Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
184.1 64 cases ▲ 14%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
37.4 13 cases ▲ 1%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5 4 cases ▼ 15%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
51.8 18 cases ▲ 164%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
31.6 11 cases ▲ 103%
15.6 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 Guayama Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Guayama Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 114.7 to 184.1 per 100,000 (61%), gonorrhea has risen from 10.9 to 37.4 per 100,000 (243%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 11.5 per 100,000 (326%).

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 Corazon, PR

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 Guayama Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Guayama Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
653 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
22

Guayama Municipio HIV care continuum (2021)

Guayama Municipio recorded 19.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Guayama Municipio residents living with HIV, 55.6% are in care · 54% 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 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 Guayama Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Corazon, PR

Corazon, with its highest median home value of $48,418, is a place where homeownership is a reality for many, with 70.1% of residents owning their homes, while the remaining 30% rent. A typical rent in this community comes out to $342 per month.

For those who do own, the average household size is a comfortable 3.14 people, a reflection of the established family structures in the area. However, the workforce is relatively small, with only 28.1% of residents actively engaged in labor. Those with higher incomes, making up just 3.1% of the population, may find themselves with more financial security, but the broader economic landscape suggests a challenging environment for many.

The unavailability of local testing options within Corazon itself means that residents must travel to Guayama Municipio for screenings, a potentially time-consuming and costly endeavor. This reality underscores the importance of staying current with STI testing, as the county's statistics reveal that the rate of STIs remains a pressing concern.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Corazon, PR

Walkability 4.69 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.69/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Corazon 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Corazon, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Corazon sits in Guayama Municipio, ZIP 784. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Faro de Punta Figuras
  • Cerro Corazón
  • Tren del Sur
  • Casa Cautiño Museum
  • Cerro Tumbado
  • Cerro Boca del Infierno

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Corazón
  • Sector Candelaria
  • Algarrobo
  • Jardines de Monte Olivo
  • Villa San Martín
  • Pitahaya
  • Paseo Rivera
  • Monte Real

Major routes

  • PR-3 (Carretera Myrna Ivette "Cuitza" Rivera Torres)
  • PR-54 (Avenida Pedro Albizu Campos)
  • PR-54R (Avenida Periferal Sur)

Reference

STD testing in Corazon, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Guayama Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 Corazon-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 Corazon 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Corazon, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Corazon, PR?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Corazon, PR without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Corazon, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Guayama Municipio?

Guayama Municipio reported ~184 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

How is chlamydia tested near Corazon, PR?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How do at-home STD kits work near Corazon, PR?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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