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

New HIV diagnoses in San Luis Obispo County run about 44% lower than the US average. You might be considering testing before starting a new relationship, or as part of ongoing care in Creston, California. Different approaches to getting tested include balancing cost, speed and convenience. Find your options listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Creston, CA

6 testing options are listed for Creston, CA. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 8.6 miles away. Compare 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 8.7 miles

Community Health Centers

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 566 reviews

Community Health Centers in Atascadero is a community health center, meaning STI care sits alongside TB, family planning, and HIV medical management under a single clinical roof. The full panel runs on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Appointments required; care delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Panel

Community Health Centers tests for herpes simplex alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A fifth infection that most appointment-based clinics require a separate dermatology or specialty referral to assess. Having it on the same order means one appointment covers a broader diagnostic picture.

Clinical Spanish Without a Routed Call

Spanish-language care at Community Health Centers is a direct clinical capability, not a scheduled accommodation. For patients whose medical history, symptoms, and follow-up questions exist in Spanish, that means the accuracy of the exchange isn't filtered through a secondary layer.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
7512 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.5 miles

CHC - Templeton Women's Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 243 reviews

CHC - Templeton Women's Health in Templeton earned its federally qualified designation by committing to serve patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Those paying cash or navigating gaps in coverage will find sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) priced to actual income.

Sliding-scale
Address
292 Posada Lane, Suite A, Templeton, CA 93465
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Closest to you Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Address
7301 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 8.6 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Address
112 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 11.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Premium Partner
Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 44 reviews

Address
350 Posada Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 11.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Premium Partner
Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Address
3701 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 20.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Creston, 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 Creston, CA

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Creston, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings

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 Creston, CA

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

  • J Robert West

    805 Aerovista Place, Suite 202, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Pain Management Specialists

    10 Santa Rosa, Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    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 Creston. 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 Creston, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 154 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Creston. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 68 offer telehealth.

  • Richard Prier, MD

    Infectious disease · 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero

  • Lymar Bik, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 6955 El Camino Real, Atascadero

  • Timothy Tidwell, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 5920 West Mall, Atascadero

  • Daniel Willis, MD

    Family medicine · 7512 Morro Road, Atascadero

  • Jeffrey Bourne, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 10855 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero

  • Suvarna Choudhari, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 959 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

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 Creston, CA

Compare the pharmacies closest to Creston, CA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Walgreens 8.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • En Soleil Pharmacy

    8.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Creston, 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 Creston, 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 San Luis Obispo County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Luis Obispo County, the county that includes Creston, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#34 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 41% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, San Luis Obispo County vs California vs U.S.

San Luis Obispo County California U.S. = San Luis Obispo County vs the state average
Infection San Luis Obispo County California United States
Chlamydia
316.4 891 cases ▼ 36%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
65 183 cases ▼ 66%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.7 16 cases ▼ 65%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.8 22 cases ▼ 59%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
14.9 42 cases ▼ 68%
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 San Luis Obispo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Luis Obispo County, chlamydia has fallen from 375 to 316.4 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has risen from 58.4 to 65 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.9 to 5.7 per 100,000 (46%).

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 Creston, CA

Adults uninsured
5.9%
No routine checkup
25.2%
No transportation
6.1%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
15.8%
Depression
22.9%
Below poverty line
5.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,205 : 1
San Luis Obispo County

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.1

Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd 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 San Luis Obispo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Luis Obispo County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
19cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
25.4%

San Luis Obispo County HIV care continuum (2023)

San Luis Obispo County recorded 7.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Luis Obispo County residents living with HIV, 67% are in care · 59.9% 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 San Luis Obispo County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Creston, CA

Creston takes its name from the ridge that rises above the town (*cresta*, the Spanish word for crest) a geography that has shaped settlement and character here for generations. That same landscape, combined with CA 41 threading through, has kept Creston a place where people know the rhythms of agriculture and small-town life. Health services, including confidential STI testing, are available in and around Creston through the providers listed on this page, accessible to anyone seeking screening without delay or complication. Many residents here are in their late teens through thirties: years when routine sexual health checks fit naturally into life, whether you're starting out, changing jobs, or simply staying informed.

Testing happens quietly; what you discuss with a provider remains yours alone, and results don't circulate through town gossip or workplace channels. The confidentiality you expect from medical care is the confidentiality you receive. Finding a testing site near Linne or along the surrounding roads takes minimal effort, and clinics in the area understand that people value straightforward, judgment-free care. Whether you're seeking peace of mind, following up on exposure, or building a health habit, the testing services listed here are designed to fit your schedule and your need for privacy.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Creston, CA

Walkability 10.38 / 20 · Below average

At 10.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Creston 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 Creston, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93432 snapshot

Residents
1,229
Median age
55.4
Median income
$120,200

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93432 area around Creston: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Creston alone.

Creston sits in San Luis Obispo County, ZIP 93432. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Linne

Major routes

  • CA 41 (Creston-Eureka Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in San Luis Obispo 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.

Group Tests How 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 Creston-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Creston 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Creston, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Creston, CA, what now?

Nearest is Labcorp, about 8.6 mi away; 6 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 93432 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Creston, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Creston, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in San Luis Obispo County?

San Luis Obispo County reported ~316 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

When is a chlamydia test accurate?

Wait roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure for a reliable chlamydia result.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

What samples are used for STD testing near Creston, CA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Creston, CA?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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