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STD Testing in Curwensville, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania reported chlamydia is about 74% lower than the US average. In Curwensville, Pennsylvania, you might need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below you'll find your options for testing in Clearfield County.

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STD testing near Curwensville, PA

5 testing options are listed for Curwensville, PA. The nearest, Pennsylvania Department of Health, is about 4.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Pennsylvania Department of Health

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Pennsylvania Department of Health in Clearfield requires an appointment, and that single scheduled visit covers testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and TB (plus STI treatment, prevention counseling, and vaccines) all at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

When cost is the reason someone delays testing or skips treatment, the gap between exposure and care widens, and bacterial infections left untreated don't wait. At Pennsylvania Department of Health in Clearfield, every test, every vaccine, every treatment visit is provided at no fee, so cost never becomes the reason care gets deferred.

Non-English Speakers Reach Every Service Directly

Pennsylvania Department of Health in Clearfield provides interpretation services for non-English languages across its full range of appointments: testing, treatment, counseling, and vaccines. Whether someone's primary language isn't English or they simply communicate more precisely in another tongue, the clinic's standing capability means nothing gets lost in the conversation that guides care decisions.

Hepatitis B Testing Closes the Gap in One Visit

Leaving hepatitis B off a testing visit means a separate appointment, a separate provider, and another window where an active infection goes undetected. Pennsylvania Department of Health in Clearfield includes hepatitis B alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, so one appointment accounts for infections that a narrower panel would have missed entirely.

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Address
1125 Linden Street, Suite 1 Clearfield, PA 16830
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Punxsutawney Area Hospital

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 97 reviews
Address
200 Prushok Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 23.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
615 Howard Ave 1st Floor, Altoona, PA 16601 31.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Station Medical Center-UPMC Altoona

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
1404 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 32.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 112 reviews
Address
235 Northland Ctr, State College, PA 16803 35.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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 Curwensville, PA

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 Curwensville, PA

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

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

  • O'bryon Family Medicine

    898 Beaver Drive, Dubois, PA 15801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • PH Dubois, Clearfield Campus

    809 Turnpike Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Truchoice Diagnostics

    135 Midway Drive, Suite A, Dubois, PA 15801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 117 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Curwensville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 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 Curwensville, PA

No pharmacy near Curwensville, PA 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.

  • City Drugs of Curwensville

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 2.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Penn Highlands Healthcare

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Clearfield Pharmacy

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 5.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Curwensville, PA.

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 Curwensville, 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 Clearfield County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Clearfield County, the county that includes Curwensville, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#54 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Clearfield County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Clearfield County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Clearfield County vs the state average
Infection Clearfield County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
128.4 99 cases ▼ 70%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
9.1 7 cases ▼ 94%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.6 2 cases ▼ 71%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.9 3 cases ▼ 66%
11.4 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 Clearfield County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 24% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Clearfield County, chlamydia has fallen from 162.6 to 128.4 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31 to 9.1 per 100,000 (71%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.2 to 2.6 per 100,000 (77%).

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 Curwensville, PA

Adults uninsured
6.4%
Clearfield County
Below poverty line
12.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,164 : 1
Clearfield County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Clearfield County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Clearfield County (2023)

People living with HIV
149 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
129

Clearfield County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Clearfield County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 71.7% 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 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 Clearfield County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Curwensville, PA

Irvin Park draws locals year-round (families fishing, couples walking the grounds) and that sense of permanence runs through Curwensville itself. Many households here span generations in the same homes, and the modest cost of living means people stay. That stability also means privacy carries weight in a place where neighbors have history. STI testing in and around Curwensville is listed on this page, and the clinics available understand that confidentiality isn't casual.

It's foundational to how residents here feel safe seeking care. Young adults moving through their late teens and into their thirties make up a real presence in town, and for them especially, routine screening fits into life without fanfare or expense. Testing happens quietly: no waiting lists that draw attention, no billing surprises that strain already-tight budgets. The providers serving Curwensville know the economic reality many face and build access around it.

What matters most is that testing stays between you and the clinic. Results don't loop back through town gossip or insurance notices that land on a kitchen table someone shares. That boundary, between your health and your life as neighbors see it, is why people here use these services and why they work.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Curwensville, PA

Walkability 6.01 / 20 · Below average

At 6.01/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Curwensville 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 16833 snapshot

Residents
5,280
Median age
44
Median income
$57,264

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 16833 area around Curwensville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Curwensville alone.

Curwensville sits in Clearfield County, ZIP 16833. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Irvin Park
  • Korb House Museum
  • Irvin Park Canoe Launch
  • Curwensville Dam
  • Glen Richey Fireman's Recreational Park
  • Clover Hill

Major routes

  • PA 879 (Curwensville Grampian Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Curwensville, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Curwensville, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Curwensville, PA?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Curwensville, PA?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Curwensville, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Clearfield County?

Clearfield County reported ~128 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Curwensville, PA?

At-home kits mail to 16833: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Curwensville, PA?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Curwensville, PA?

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.

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