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STD Testing in Coventry, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Orleans County are 84% lower than the national average. If you're in Coventry, Vermont and testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, weigh low-cost options like community clinics against faster, more flexible private labs.

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STD testing near Coventry, VT

2 testing options are listed for Coventry, VT. The nearest, Northern Express Care Newport, is about 3.7 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 3.7 miles

Northern Express Care Newport

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Northern Express Care Newport, based in Newport, carries federal health center designation, which means STI screening fees slide with your income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI testing covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia without an appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
137 Main Street, Apartment 102, Newport, VT 05855
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 55.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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 Coventry, VT

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 Coventry, VT

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Coventry, 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 Coventry, VT

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

  • Laboratory North Country Hospital

    189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Newport Cboc

    1734 Crawford Farm Road, Newport, VT 05855

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Coventry. 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 Coventry, VT 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 Coventry. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 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 Coventry, VT

No pharmacy near Coventry, VT 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.

  • Walgreens 4.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    5.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kinney Drugs

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Coventry, VT.

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 Coventry, 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 Orleans County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Orleans County, the county that includes Coventry, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~53% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#4 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 71% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Orleans County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Orleans County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Orleans County vs the state average
Infection Orleans County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
232.6 64 cases ▲ 15%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.1 8 cases ▼ 14%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 1.4 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 Orleans County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Orleans County, chlamydia has risen from 178.9 to 232.6 per 100,000 (30%), and gonorrhea has risen from 7.3 to 29.1 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 Coventry, VT

Adults uninsured
7.3%
No routine checkup
21.5%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
14.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,377 : 1
Orleans County
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Orleans County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Orleans County (2023)

People living with HIV
54 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
59

Orleans County HIV care continuum (2023)

Orleans County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Orleans County residents living with HIV, 46.2% are in care · 30.8% 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 Orleans County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Coventry, VT

Residents making the trip to the Post Office or crossing Orne Covered Bridge on an ordinary errand know Coventry as a place where people stay, build lives, and tend their own. That stability shapes how folks here think about health decisions, quietly, seriously, without fanfare. STI testing fits into that same frame: something straightforward to arrange and complete without drawing attention or disrupting the rhythms of work, family, and home. Young adults in Coventry and the surrounding area benefit from testing services available in and around town through providers listed on this page.

Whether someone is establishing a new relationship, managing a health concern, or simply staying current with routine screening, access to confidential testing means peace of mind doesn't require a long drive or a conversation with neighbors. Results remain private, and the process itself is quick enough to fit into an ordinary day. The mix of long-term residents and younger people moving into the area reflects a community where health decisions, including STI testing, are treated as personal and matter-of-fact. Clinics and urgent care settings in the region understand the value of discretion and efficiency, meeting people where they are without judgment or delay.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Coventry, VT

Walkability 6.05 / 20 · Below average

At 6.05/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Coventry 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 Coventry, Vermont, EasySTD

ZIP 05855 snapshot

Residents
7,576
Median age
43.4
Median income
$57,611

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 05855 area around Coventry: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Coventry alone.

Coventry sits in Orleans County, ZIP 05855. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Orne Covered Bridge
  • Orleans County Courthouse and Jail Complex
  • United States Courthouse, Post Office and Customs House
  • Goodrich Memorial Library
  • Cleveland Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Newport

Major routes

  • US 5 (U.S. Route 5)
  • Back Coventry Road

Reference

STD testing in Coventry, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Coventry, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Coventry, VT?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Coventry, VT?

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

Can I get tested in Coventry, VT without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Coventry, VT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Orleans County?

Orleans County reported ~233 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Vermont average.

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

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

How long do results take near Coventry, VT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Coventry, VT?

At-home kits mail to 05855: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

Are home HIV tests accurate?

Yes, when FDA-approved and used correctly, follow up any positive with a confirmatory lab test.

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