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STD Testing in Covelo, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In California's Mendocino County, there are 92% more syphilis cases than in the US on average. If you're looking for a one-time check-up or regular screening in Covelo, California, you'll find clinics that may bill insurance, as well as private labs that let you pay a flat fee. See your options below.

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STD testing near Covelo, CA

6 testing options are listed for Covelo, CA. The nearest, Round Valley Indian Health Center, is about 0.5 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Closest to you 0.5 miles

Round Valley Indian Health Center

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Round Valley Indian Health Center in Covelo scales fees by income and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for a panel covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB: appointments required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and hepatitis A and B vaccines on site.

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Substance-Use Treatment Shares a Roof With STI Care

When substance-use issues go unaddressed, STI care stalls: medications go unmanaged, follow-ups get missed, and the cycle compounds. Round Valley Indian Health Center holds substance-use treatment as a standing service alongside its STI program, so neither condition waits on the other to be resolved first.

Herpes Testing Extends the Panel Beyond the Standard Four

Many clinics test for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia and leave herpes off the panel entirely. Round Valley Indian Health Center adds herpes to its standard testing lineup, closing a gap that would otherwise require a separate appointment elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
24065 Biggar Lane, Covelo, CA 95428
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
Community health center 14.7 miles

Long Valley Health Center

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews

Long Valley Health Center in Laytonville runs by appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis B vaccination, all on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
50 Branscomb Road, Laytonville, CA 95454
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
5124 Hill Road East, Lakeport, CA 95453 51.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
1351 Cortina Drive, Orland, CA 95963 55.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
275 Solano Street, Corning, CA 96021 58.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
1054 South Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 59.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 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 Covelo, CA

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 Covelo, CA

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

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

  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

    700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial

    1 Marcela Drive, Willits, CA 95490

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 25 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Covelo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Covelo, CA

No pharmacy near Covelo, CA 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.

  • Branscomb Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 28 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Adventist Health Howard Pharmacy

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 29 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Keiths Pharmacy

    35 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Covelo, CA.

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 Covelo, 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 Mendocino County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mendocino County, the county that includes Covelo, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#35 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mendocino County vs California vs U.S.

Mendocino County California U.S. ▲▼ = Mendocino County vs the state average
Infection Mendocino County California United States
Chlamydia
306.4 273 cases ▼ 38%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
67.3 60 cases ▼ 65%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
30.3 27 cases ▲ 86%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.5 12 cases ▼ 29%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.1 17 cases ▼ 59%
46.7 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 Mendocino County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mendocino County, chlamydia has fallen from 411.6 to 306.4 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 163.8 to 67.3 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.6 to 30.3 per 100,000 (299%).

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 Covelo, CA

Adults uninsured
13.8%
No routine checkup
30.2%
No transportation
17.7%
Binge drinking
16.4%
Frequent mental distress
23%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
34.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,286 : 1
Mendocino County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Mendocino County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mendocino County (2023)

People living with HIV
217 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
134

Mendocino County HIV care continuum (2020)

Mendocino County recorded 6.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mendocino County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 71.6% 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 Mendocino County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Covelo, CA

Panther Rock Road anchors a community where most households are owner-occupied and multigenerational, average household sizes here run notably large, meaning health decisions often ripple through an entire family rather than landing on one person alone. Yet nearly a third of residents rent, and with fewer than half the working-age population in the labor force and unemployment running well above typical California figures, schedules are shaped less by nine-to-five predictability than by seasonal work, irregular hours, and the quiet arithmetic of a month where rent already claims a significant share of take-home pay.

That economic squeeze has a direct bearing on younger adults (people in their late teens and twenties who are, statistically, in the years when STI transmission peaks) because the cost and logistics of getting tested can quietly become reasons to delay. That's exactly where the range of options listed on this page earns its value: twenty-four choices at varying fee levels and hours mean a resident near Hidden Oaks Park or anywhere along the Medicine Hill corridor can weigh distance, cost, and appointment windows together and land on something that actually fits their life in Covelo.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Covelo, CA

Walkability 5.82 / 20 · Below average

At 5.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Covelo 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Covelo, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95428 snapshot

Residents
2,667
Median age
40.2
Median income
$44,286

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95428 area around Covelo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Covelo alone.

Covelo sits in Mendocino County, ZIP 95428. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hidden Oaks Park
  • Medicine Hill
  • Big Rock
  • Panther Rock

Reference

STD testing in Covelo, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Covelo, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Covelo, CA?

The closest is Round Valley Indian Health Center (0.5 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free HIV testing near Covelo, CA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Covelo, CA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Mendocino County?

About 306 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

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

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

Can I test at home near Covelo, CA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 95428; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can rectal pain or discharge be an STD?

Yes, rectal symptoms can come from chlamydia or gonorrhea; ask for a rectal swab if you had anal exposure.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

What's included in a standard STD panel?

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

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