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STD Testing in Del Muerto, AZ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Apache County are about 38% higher than the US average. If you've decided to get tested as part of ongoing care or before starting a new relationship in Del Muerto, Arizona, public clinics offer affordable testing, private labs typically have faster turnaround times, and at-home tests can make the process convenient.

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STD testing near Del Muerto, AZ

4 testing options are listed for Del Muerto, AZ. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 9.8 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Indian Health Service

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Indian Health Service in Chinle accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees for those paying out of pocket: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available by appointment.

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Spanish-Speaking Care Without a Separate Referral

Indian Health Service in Chinle carries out clinical care (counseling, testing, treatment decisions) directly in Spanish. For someone navigating a new diagnosis, managing a chronic infection, or weighing prevention options like HPV vaccination, working through those decisions in Spanish with the provider in the room is a standing feature of every appointment here.

Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care in One Appointment

When substance-use treatment lives at a different address than STI care, one condition often waits while the other is handled, or neither gets consistent follow-through. Indian Health Service in Chinle puts both on the same chart, so the clinical team managing a gonorrhea or syphilis case can simultaneously address substance use without a second intake at a second facility.

Herpes Testing Included Beyond the Standard Four

For someone without a regular provider who needs a thorough workup, not just the bacterial basics, Indian Health Service in Chinle tests for herpes alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. That means a single appointment produces answers on five infections rather than requiring a separate arrangement to fill the gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
US 191 And Hospital Drive, Chinle, AZ 86503
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
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Labcorp

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Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 113.2 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sonora Quest Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2450 East Show Low Lake Road, #3B, Show Low, AZ 141.0 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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Labcorp

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Address
5171 South Cub Lake Road, Show Low, AZ 141.1 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 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 Del Muerto, AZ

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 Del Muerto, AZ

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Del Muerto, 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 Del Muerto, AZ

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

  • Chinle Comprehensive Care Facility

    PO Box Ph, Chinle, AZ 86503

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Northern Arizona VA HCS - Chinle PC Thoc

    Highway 191 And Hospital Drive, Chinle, AZ 86503

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Pvahcs Northeast VA Health Care Clinic

    11390 East Via Linda Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Del Muerto. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Del Muerto, AZ

No pharmacy near Del Muerto, AZ 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.

  • Sage Memorial Outpatient Pharmacy

    33 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 1 closest pharmacy to Del Muerto, AZ.

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 Del Muerto, 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 Apache County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Apache County, the county that includes Del Muerto, compare with Arizona and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 15 Arizona counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Apache County vs Arizona vs U.S.

Apache County Arizona U.S. ▲▼ = Apache County vs the state average
Infection Apache County Arizona United States
Chlamydia
801.1 521 cases ▲ 45%
552.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
247.6 161 cases ▲ 30%
190.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
123 80 cases ▲ 410%
24.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
98.4 64 cases ▲ 300%
24.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
164.5 107 cases ▲ 197%
55.3 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 Apache County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Apache County, chlamydia has risen from 572.5 to 801.1 per 100,000 (40%), gonorrhea has risen from 221.1 to 247.6 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 54.5 to 123 per 100,000 (126%).

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 Del Muerto, AZ

Adults uninsured
15.4%
No routine checkup
29.2%
No transportation
25.5%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
23.9%
Depression
21.5%
Below poverty line
36.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,430 : 1
Apache County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 35.9
  • 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 Apache County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Apache County (2023)

People living with HIV
253 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
12cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47 · PnR 2.08

Apache County HIV care continuum (2023)

Apache County recorded 22.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Apache County residents living with HIV, 80.3% are in care · 69.3% 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 Apache County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Del Muerto, AZ

Canyon de Chelly country shapes daily life in Del Muerto differently than almost anywhere else in Arizona: households here are large, multigenerational, and rooted: every occupied home is owner-occupied, and families averaging five people under one roof move through routines built around land, livestock, and community rather than a nine-to-five commute. That rootedness is real, but so is the economic weight: fewer than a third of residents participate in the formal labor force, and unemployment runs extremely high, leaving most households stretching carefully across every expense. Those pressures fall unevenly on younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who are forming relationships and navigating health decisions with limited local infrastructure.

Cost-sharing at a clinic can feel like one burden too many when household income is already stretched thin, and a single unpaid afternoon off carries real weight when formal employment is scarce. Only one option appears on this page for people in and around Del Muerto, so knowing exactly what it covers, what it costs, and when it's open is the whole ballgame. Before the next drive out past Antelope House Overlook, it's worth pulling up that clinic card and confirming the appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Del Muerto, AZ

Walkability 4.57 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Del Muerto 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Del Muerto, Arizona, EasySTD

ZIP 86503 snapshot

Residents
10,122
Median age
35.3
Median income
$30,313

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 86503 area around Del Muerto: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Del Muerto alone.

Del Muerto sits in Apache County, ZIP 86503. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Standing Rock
  • Standing Cow Ruin
  • Antelope House Overlook
  • Antelope House Ruin
  • Navajo Fortress
  • Ledge Ruin

Major routes

  • BIA 64 (Navajo Route 64)

Reference

STD testing in Del Muerto, AZ: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Arizona 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 Arizona, 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)

Arizona 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 Arizona

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 Del Muerto, AZ

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Del Muerto, AZ?

The closest is Indian Health Service (9.8 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Del Muerto, AZ without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Del Muerto, AZ?

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

How common is chlamydia in Apache County?

About 801 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Arizona average.

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

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

Can I test at home near Del Muerto, AZ?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 86503; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Del Muerto, AZ?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Del Muerto, AZ?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

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