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STD Testing in Demarest, NJ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Bergen County, reporting of gonorrhea runs about 68% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, Demarest, New Jersey offers community and public clinics that are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Demarest, NJ

9 testing options are listed for Demarest, NJ. The nearest, Westchester Community Health Center, is about 3.4 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 3.4 miles

Westchester Community Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 100 reviews

Westchester Community Health Center in Yonkers runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required, bacterial infections treated same visit, with full care available in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Standard Four

Westchester Community Health Center tests for herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. That broader scope means a single appointment produces answers on infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected and therefore unmanaged.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, No Outside Referral

Without in-house prescribing, PrEP and PEP require a separate appointment at a separate provider. A gap that leaves prevention on hold. Westchester Community Health Center prescribes both, so neither a daily prevention regimen nor post-exposure medication depends on coordinating care elsewhere.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at Westchester Community Health Center operates across clinical services (testing, counseling, PrEP management, and treatment) not as a supplemental channel. That means medication adherence conversations, PrEP dosing instructions, and STI treatment guidance are conducted directly in Spanish.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
30 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 3.4 miles

Westchester County Department of Health

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Westchester County Department of Health in Yonkers charges no fee for any service (HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB testing all included) with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and an appointment required to be seen.

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Every Test and Visit Costs Zero Dollars

The no-fee structure here runs through staffing and county funding, not a means test or an income form. Every test, every counseling session, every vaccine administered (HIV testing, hepatitis panels, TB screening) is billed at zero, with no sliding calculation applied at checkout.

Spanish Spoken Here, Interpretation Beyond That

Spanish is available directly at Westchester County Department of Health in Yonkers, and interpretation services extend to other languages as well: meaning a patient's ability to ask specific questions about symptoms, timing, or treatment isn't compressed by a language barrier at the moment it matters most.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed Here Directly

Without a clinic that prescribes and manages PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP on-site, the gap between a test result and a prevention prescription stretches across multiple appointments and providers. Westchester County Department of Health in Yonkers closes that gap: all three medications are prescribed, monitored, and managed here, at no fee.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor Yonkers, NY 10701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 3.4 miles

Saint Josephs Medical Center

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 437 reviews

Saint Josephs Medical Center in Yonkers requires an appointment and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Beyond Basic Translation

Many clinics offer a Spanish speaker at the front desk and little else beyond that point. At Saint Josephs Medical Center, Spanish carries through the clinical encounter itself (counseling, treatment decisions, medication education) so nothing essential gets lost between languages when it matters most.

Truvada and Descovy Available Through Ongoing PrEP Management

Saint Josephs Medical Center prescribes PrEP, including Truvada and Descovy, alongside ongoing medication adherence counseling that keeps dosing consistent over time. PEP is also available for prevention, meaning both the long-term and short-term pharmaceutical options are managed within the same practice.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment Stay at Saint Josephs

Without on-site treatment, a hepatitis C diagnosis typically means a second referral, a new provider relationship, and weeks of delay before antiviral therapy begins. During which the virus continues its work on the liver. Saint Josephs Medical Center in Yonkers treats hepatitis C directly, so a confirmed diagnosis moves into a treatment plan without that gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
75 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.5 miles

Sun River Health

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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 49 reviews

Sun River Health in Yonkers requires an appointment, and that single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB testing: with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, PrEP, DoxyPEP, and sliding-scale fees for everyone, at no cost.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

An untreated gap in STI care often comes down to one thing: the cost of the next step. At Sun River Health, every service (testing, treatment, PrEP, DoxyPEP, HIV care) carries no charge, so nothing between a visit and follow-through is a financial decision.

ASL and Spanish Spoken Directly in the Exam Room

Sun River Health in Yonkers holds standing capacity in American Sign Language and Spanish, with interpretation services available for additional languages. Meaning Deaf patients and Spanish speakers engage with their provider directly, not through a relay, for every clinical conversation from testing through treatment.

Ryan White Funding Carries HIV Care from Diagnosis Forward

Ryan White funding at Sun River Health anchors HIV care from the initial test through ongoing medical treatment and medication adherence support, which means a patient who tests positive never has to locate a separate provider to begin managing their care.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
2 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
3.9 miles

Sovereign Medical Group

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Sovereign Medical Group in Oradell runs STI care through a full-service medical practice, pairing the standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) with hepatitis B and C testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicare and insurance, by appointment, with Spanish-language care on staff.

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Spanish Spoken by Clinical Staff, Not Relayed

Spanish at Sovereign Medical Group is a staff-level clinical capability: meaning sexual health history, risk discussion, and treatment instructions happen in Spanish directly between provider and patient. That fluency extends to PrEP counseling and hepatitis prevention education, not just intake paperwork.

Many STI testing sites screen for infections and leave prevention pharmacology to outside providers. Sovereign Medical Group prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, meaning ongoing HIV prevention medication is managed within the same practice handling your testing and treatment.

Hepatitis B and C Added to the Standard Panel

Sovereign Medical Group tests for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside the core bacterial and HIV panel, infections in total. Hepatitis C screening in particular carries direct clinical consequence: a confirmed infection can be managed and treated within the same medical group rather than deferred.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
680 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649
Booking
Appointment required
Website

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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 Demarest, NJ

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.

At-home STD testing in Demarest, NJ

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Demarest, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Demarest, NJ

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

  • Urology Group

    4 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Chemisys Laboratories

    17-01 Pollitt Drive, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Titan Health Partners

    201 Route 17 North, Rutherford, NJ 07070

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Clinicians near Demarest, NJ who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 11,178 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Demarest. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4,015 offer telehealth.

  • Svetlana Zakharchenko, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 221 County Road, Cresskill

  • Sylva Takvorian, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1 Ruckman Road, Closter

  • Audrey Compton, MD

    Internal medicine · 55 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly

  • Sean Wilen, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 274 County Road, Tenafly

  • Liby Mathew, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 125 Washington Avenue, Dumont

  • Meera Patel, MD

    Family medicine · 24 Elm Street, Harrington Park

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.

Pharmacies near Demarest, NJ

No pharmacy near Demarest, NJ 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.

  • Cresskill Pharmacy

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hudson Drug

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 1.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 2.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 2.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Drug Fair of Englewood

    3.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Demarest, NJ.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Demarest, 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.

STDs & HIV in Bergen County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bergen County, the county that includes Demarest, compare with New Jersey and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~12% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 21 New Jersey counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bergen County vs New Jersey vs U.S.

Bergen County New Jersey U.S. ▲▼ = Bergen County vs the state average
Infection Bergen County New Jersey United States
Chlamydia
236.3 2,263 cases ▼ 38%
384.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
57.5 551 cases ▼ 47%
109.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6 44 cases ▼ 43%
8.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.1 68 cases ▼ 32%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.8 84 cases ▼ 45%
16 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 Bergen County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bergen County, chlamydia has risen from 197.8 to 236.3 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has risen from 47.3 to 57.5 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.6 to 4.6 per 100,000.

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 Demarest, NJ

Adults uninsured
6.8%
Bergen County
No routine checkup
23.4%
Bergen County
Primary-care ratio
882 : 1
Bergen County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Bergen County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bergen County (2023)

People living with HIV
237 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
50cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
39.7%

Bergen County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bergen County recorded 6.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bergen County residents living with HIV, 70.2% are in care · 64.7% 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 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 Bergen County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Demarest, NJ

The tree-lined streets near Camp Merritt Memorial Monument reflect Demarest's character, a place where families establish themselves for decades, where many households span generations under one roof. That stability brings its own rhythm to health decisions. Young adults living here, whether newly independent or building their own families alongside parents and grandparents, benefit from access to confidential STI testing without disruption to the routines that define daily life. Testing services in and around Demarest serve people at different stages. Some residents schedule screening as part of routine care; others seek it after a specific concern.

The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that discretion matters in a close-knit setting where word travels. Results remain confidential by law, and the ability to get tested without broadcasting your medical business to the neighborhood is straightforward. Bergen County's network of testing sites means Demarest residents can find care nearby: whether through their primary doctor, a dedicated sexual health clinic, or urgent care centers equipped for rapid screening. Young adults especially benefit from knowing exactly where to go and what to expect, making the step from uncertainty to clarity feel less isolating.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Demarest, NJ

Walkability 13.36 / 20 · Above average

Demarest scores 13.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 9 STD & STI testing locations in Demarest, New Jersey, EasySTD

Demarest sits in Bergen County, ZIP 7627. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Camp Merritt Memorial Monument
  • Theodore Roosevelt Monument
  • Woman's Club of Englewood
  • Roosevelt Common
  • Hickory Park
  • Huylers Beach

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Tenafly
  • Dumont
  • Bergenfield
  • New Milford
  • Knickerbocker Park
  • Tryon Park

Major routes

  • CR 501 (County Road)
  • CR 80 (Hardenburgh Avenue)
  • CR 502 (Closter Dock Road)

STD testing in Demarest, NJ: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Demarest 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 New Jersey

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

Two things that actually depend on New Jersey 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 New Jersey, a minor can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment at any age, and to HIV testing at age 13 or older; a provider may notify a parent, and must do so where sexual assault is involved.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Demarest, NJ

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Demarest, NJ?

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.

Where can I get tested for free near Demarest, NJ?

Westchester County Department of Health, about 3.4 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Demarest, NJ?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bergen County?

Bergen County reported ~236 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Jersey average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Jersey without a parent?

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

Can I get PrEP near Demarest, NJ?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near Demarest, NJ?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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