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STD Testing in Falls City, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

For Karnes County, reported chlamydia runs about 51% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Falls City, Texas, you'll find trade-offs: visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See options below.

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STD testing near Falls City, TX

5 testing options are listed for Falls City, TX. The nearest, Atascosa Health Center, is about 10.4 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 10.4 miles

Atascosa Health Center

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Atascosa Health Center, a community health center in Karnes City, folds STI care into its broader primary-care model: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis testing on a sliding-scale fee, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and walk-ins welcome, with services available in Spanish.

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Spanish Is a Working Clinical Language Here

Spanish functions as a primary operational language at Atascosa Health Center: not a supplemental accommodation but an active medium for clinical assessment, counseling, and follow-up. For STI and hepatitis care, that means every conversation about treatment, prevention, and results runs in the language the center already works in.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Atascosa Health Center tests for hepatitis A, B, and C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. infection screenings in a single visit. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are also on-site, so vaccination can follow screening without a separate appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
757 South Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City, TX 78118
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
2151 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064 29.8 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 165 reviews
Address
3103 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78223 35.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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 4.3 out of 5 from 169 reviews
Address
3859 East Southcross Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78222 36.2 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
3710 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214 37.6 miles away
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
  • 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 Falls City, TX

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 Falls City, TX

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

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

  • Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

    3349 South Hwy 181, Kenedy, TX 78119

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Karnes County EMS

    707 West Main Street, Kenedy, TX 78119

    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 Falls City. 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 Falls City, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Falls City. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Hugo Guido, MD

    Family medicine · 100 Veterans Drive, Floresville

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  • Eddie Lowe, MD

    Family medicine · 3349 South Hwy 181, Kenedy

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  • Joel Saldana, MD

    Family medicine · 3349 South Hwy 181, Kenedy

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  • Roberto Ramirez, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3349S Hwy 181, Kenedy

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  • Daryl Currier, MD

    Family medicine · 921 10th Street, Floresville

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  • Effiok Ekpenyong, MD

    Family medicine · 260 US Hwy 181 North, Floresville

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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 Falls City, TX

No pharmacy near Falls City, TX 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.

  • Jays City Pharmacy

    10.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Prescription Shop

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Falls City, TX.

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 Falls City, 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 Karnes County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Karnes County, the county that includes Falls City, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#167 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Karnes County vs Texas vs U.S.

Karnes County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Karnes County vs the state average
Infection Karnes County Texas United States
Chlamydia
239.7 36 cases ▼ 51%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
53.3 8 cases ▼ 70%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
13.3 2 cases ▼ 11%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
66.6 10 cases ▲ 152%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
159.8 24 cases ▲ 261%
44.3 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 Karnes County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Karnes County, chlamydia has fallen from 333.1 to 239.7 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has fallen from 149.6 to 53.3 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.6 to 13.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Falls City, TX

Adults uninsured
14.3%
No routine checkup
23.4%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
Depression
22.9%
Below poverty line
20.9%
Primary-care ratio
3,689 : 1
Karnes County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Karnes County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Karnes County (2023)

People living with HIV
984 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
147

Karnes County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Karnes County residents living with HIV, 74.2% are in care · 59.2% 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 Karnes County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Falls City, TX

Falls City Veterans Memorial Park anchors the quiet center of this small Karnes County community, the kind of place where neighbors know each other and routines run deep. That matters most for younger adults still forming relationships, who represent a meaningful slice of the population here and who tend to face the most time-sensitive reasons to get screened. A workforce participation rate that leaves almost no one on the sidelines means most people are building schedules around jobs, not around clinic hours. Large households and a high share of married-couple families also shape the rhythm of daily life: evenings and weekends fill up fast, and a clinic trip on US 181 toward another city can easily become something that waits another week.

On the cost side, the picture splits noticeably. Nearly four in ten households here clear six figures, but renters, paying close to a thousand dollars a month, sit in a different financial reality entirely. For that portion of Falls City residents, a sliding-scale or no-cost option among the listed clinics isn't a convenience; it's what makes the appointment possible at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Falls City, TX

Walkability 4.68 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.68/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Falls City 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 Falls City, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78113 snapshot

Residents
3,258
Median age
35.1
Median income
$90,191

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78113 area around Falls City: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Falls City alone.

Falls City sits in Karnes County, ZIP 78113. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Falls City Veterans Memorial Park
  • Falls City Park
  • Falls City Veterans Memorial

Major routes

  • US 181 (Front Street)

Reference

STD testing in Falls City, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Falls City, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Falls City, TX?

Atascosa Health Center, about 10.4 mi away, with 2 options within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Falls City, TX?

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

Can I get tested in Falls City, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Falls City, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Karnes County?

Karnes County reported ~240 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Falls City, TX?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How do at-home STD kits work near Falls City, TX?

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.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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