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

Grant County reports about 457 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you live in Coulee City, Washington and need testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, it's worth weighing same-day walk-in clinics against at-home kits that fit your schedule. Below are some options for you.

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STD testing near Coulee City, WA

2 testing options are listed for Coulee City, WA. The nearest, Coulee Medical Center, is about 0.1 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Highest rated 0.1 miles

Coulee Medical Center

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Coulee Medical Center, a full-service medical clinic in Coulee City, folds STI testing into its broader clinical infrastructure: gonorrhea, chlamydia, conventional HIV, and herpes on a sliding-scale fee, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available and appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
218 West Main Street, Coulee City, WA 99115
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
212 5th Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 49.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Coulee City, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Coulee City, WA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Coulee City, 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 Coulee City, WA

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

  • IP Moses Lake 1

    605 South Coolidge Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Coulee Medical Center

    411 Fortuyn Road, Grand Coulee, WA 99133

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Columbia Basin Hospital Laboratory

    200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 23 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Coulee City. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Coulee City, WA

No pharmacy near Coulee City, 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.

  • Thrifty Payless

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 24 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 24 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Coulee Owl Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Coulee City, 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 Coulee City, 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 Grant County: the local picture

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

#7 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

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

Grant County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Grant County vs the state average
Infection Grant County Washington United States
Chlamydia
456.8 469 cases ▲ 29%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
101.3 104 cases ▼ 22%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
21.4 22 cases ≈ the state average
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
14.6 15 cases ▲ 17%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
22.4 23 cases ▼ 2%
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 Grant County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grant County, chlamydia has risen from 305.7 to 456.8 per 100,000 (49%), gonorrhea has fallen from 115 to 101.3 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.1 to 21.4 per 100,000 (164%).

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 Coulee City, WA

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
23.7%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
10.9%
Primary-care ratio
2,507 : 1
Grant County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Grant County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grant County (2023)

People living with HIV
89 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Grant County HIV care continuum (2022)

Grant County recorded 7.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Grant County residents living with HIV, 75.7% 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 Grant County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Coulee City, WA

Coulee City takes its name from the deep ravines carved by ancient glacial floods, geological reminders that water and time shape the landscape. That same openness characterizes health care here. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a meaningful part of the population, and many are at ages when routine STI screening becomes straightforward medical sense rather than an afterthought. Testing in and around Coulee City stays confidential; results don't circulate through the small-town grapevine, and no provider automatically alerts anyone else. The clinics and urgent-care facilities listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't a perk, it's how people actually get tested.

Walk-in appointments and scheduled visits both happen; some providers offer rapid results, others take a few days. Transportation to testing isn't a barrier for most residents, and the cost structure often works with insurance or sliding scales if you're uninsured. What matters most is that testing happens. Whether you're between partners, in a new relationship, or simply maintaining your routine, the providers serving Coulee City keep that step straightforward and judgment-free.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Coulee City, WA

Walkability 8.94 / 20 · Below average

At 8.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Coulee City 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Coulee City, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 99115 snapshot

Residents
1,306
Median age
52.6
Median income
$49,519

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99115 area around Coulee City: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Coulee City alone.

Coulee City sits in Grant County, ZIP 99115. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Table Rock
  • Umatilla Rock
  • Coulee City Community Park
  • Dry Falls Overlook
  • Dry Falls Interpretive Center

Major routes

  • US 2 (Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway)
  • WA 155 (Coulee Boulevard)
  • WA 17 (Coulee Corridor)

Reference

STD testing in Coulee City, WA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Grant 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 Coulee City-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 Coulee City 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 Coulee City, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Coulee City, WA?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Coulee City, WA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Coulee City, WA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Grant County?

Grant County reported ~457 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Washington average.

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.

How long do results take near Coulee City, WA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Coulee City, WA?

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.

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.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

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