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

Brooks County reports about 15 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. In Flowella, Texas, whether you need STI testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you have options that balance cost, speed, and convenience. Below, you'll find public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Flowella, TX

6 testing options are listed for Flowella, TX. The nearest, Community Action Health Center Falfurrias, is about 5.0 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 5.0 miles

Community Action Health Center Falfurrias

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Community Action Health Center Falfurrias meets patients who are uninsured, paying cash, or caught between providers with sliding-scale fees tied to income. No appointment needed. The federally qualified center screens for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, making STI care financially within reach for whoever walks through the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
1302 South St Marys St Suite D, Falfurrias, TX 78355
Website
Community health center 5.1 miles

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

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Community Action Corporation of South Texas in Falfurrias sets fees on a sliding scale and accepts both Medicaid and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and family planning. Appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1302 South St Mary Street, Falfurrias, TX 78355
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
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
221 West Potts Street, Falfurrias, TX 78355 5.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 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 44 reviews
Address
1126 South 14th Street, Kingsville, TX 78363 23.5 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
224 West King Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363 23.7 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
720 East Lee Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363 24.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 Flowella, 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 Flowella, TX

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Flowella, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Flowella, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 26 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Flowella. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Sridevi Konkimalla, MD

    Internal medicine · 720 North Saint Marys Street, Falfurrias

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  • Mario Vasquez Aguilar, MD

    Family medicine · 1204 South Saint Marys Street, Falfurrias

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  • Karole Beasley, MD

    Family medicine · 1302 South St Mary'S Street, Falfurrias

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  • Sagar Bedi, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East Gen Cvazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Georgiy Tsisnevich, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Monica Espinoza, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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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 Flowella, TX

No pharmacy near Flowella, 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.

  • H-E-B Pharmacy 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Popular RX

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  • Fred's Pharmacy

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    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Falfurrias Family Pharmacy

    5.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.1 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Flowella, 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 Flowella, 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 Brooks County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Brooks County, the county that includes Flowella, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#28 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 89% of the state

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

Brooks County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Brooks County vs the state average
Infection Brooks County Texas United States
Chlamydia
569.5 39 cases ▲ 16%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
58.4 4 cases ▼ 67%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.6 1 cases ▼ 3%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
14.6 1 cases ▼ 67%
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 Brooks County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 46% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Brooks County, chlamydia has risen from 522.9 to 569.5 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 28.3 to 58.4 per 100,000 (106%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 28.6 to 14.6 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Flowella, TX

Adults uninsured
36.5%
No routine checkup
27%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
19.7%
Below poverty line
30.7%
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 41
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Brooks County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Brooks County (2023)

People living with HIV
285 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
89

Brooks County HIV care continuum (2022)

Brooks County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Brooks County residents living with HIV, 57.1% are in care · 57.1% 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 Brooks County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Flowella, TX

Flowella sits where the Gulf Coast's heat and humidity shape the rhythm of daily life, and that climate means skin-to-skin contact is constant. Swimming, work in close quarters, the ordinary intimacy of a small town. Routine STI screening fits naturally into how people here look after themselves, especially among the young adults who make up a visible part of the community. Testing clinics and providers in and around Flowella, listed on this page, understand that confidentiality isn't a theoretical concern; it's the foundation that lets residents get screened without the weight of local visibility hanging over the decision. The Town of Flowella and nearby landmarks like Don Pedro Jaramillo and the Site of Los Olmos anchor a community where people have deep roots and long memories.

That's exactly why accessible, discreet testing matters: someone can walk in, get answers, and move forward without worrying that the visit becomes neighborhood knowledge. A quick screening catches infections early, when treatment is straightforward and complications are avoidable. Finding a testing location that fits your schedule and comfort level is the first step. The clinics and providers available in and around Flowella offer that choice, and results stay confidential by design, not by accident.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Flowella, TX

Walkability 6.62 / 20 · Below average

At 6.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Flowella generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Flowella, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78355 snapshot

Residents
6,843
Median age
38.2
Median income
$32,636

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78355 area around Flowella: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Flowella alone.

Flowella sits in Brooks County, ZIP 78355. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Town of Flowella
  • Don Pedro Jaramillo
  • Site of Los Olmos

Reference

STD testing in Flowella, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Brooks 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 Flowella-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 Flowella 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 Flowella, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Kingsville, TX instead?

Possibly, Kingsville, TX is close; compare it by distance against Community Action Health Center Falfurrias.

What does STD testing cost around Flowella, TX?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Flowella, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Flowella, TX?

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 Brooks County?

About 570 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Texas average.

Can I test at home near Flowella, TX?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 78355; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

How long until syphilis is detectable?

Roughly 3–6 weeks after exposure for a dependable syphilis blood test.

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