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

The Fort Hood area sees new HIV diagnoses about 69% higher than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test for Fort Hood, Texas or a routine screening, there are many options to fit your schedule. Some clinics accept walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits allow you to plan around your own time. Review the local options listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Fort Hood, TX

9 testing options are listed for Fort Hood, TX. The nearest, Lone Star Circle of Care at Killeen, is about 1.8 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.

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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 228 reviews

Address
2300 Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 2.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 82 reviews

Address
2301 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 2.0 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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Community health center 1.8 miles

Lone Star Circle of Care at Killeen

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 68 reviews

Lone Star Circle of Care at Killeen welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified funding backs a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income, making a single visit cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing for patients across the pay spectrum.

Sliding-scale
Address
2300 Clear Creek Road, Suite 105, Killeen, TX 76549
Website
3.1 miles

Bell County Public Health District

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 34 reviews

Bell County Public Health District in Killeen runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts both Medicaid and private insurance, making the standard panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV) reachable at nearly any income. Walk-ins are welcome, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
309 North 2nd Street, Killeen, TX 76541
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 3.5 miles

Integrity Urgent Care

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 588 reviews

Integrity Urgent Care in Killeen accepts Medicare and most insurance and charges a fee for STI services, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections available by appointment, and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Without Coordination Gaps

Integrity Urgent Care conducts STI visits in Spanish, not relayed through a secondary service but as a direct clinical conversation. For a Spanish-speaking patient managing treatment decisions, understanding a diagnosis, or asking follow-up questions about their results, that directness shapes the entire visit.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

Many clinics test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV and leave it there. Herpes and hepatitis require a separate trip elsewhere. Integrity Urgent Care tests for herpes simplex, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside the core four, so one appointment covers exposures that a narrower panel would miss entirely.

Tests & treats
Address
3100 West Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Website
Community health center 8.4 miles

Lone Star Circle of Care at Harker Heights

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 79 reviews

Lone Star Circle of Care at Harker Heights earned its federally qualified designation by tying fees directly to household income, so sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) stays within reach regardless of insurance status. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is needed to get tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
401 Cheetah Trail, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Website
8.7 miles

Coryell Health

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Coryell Health in Copperas Cove is a full hospital-affiliated health system that folds STI testing (including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) into a sliding-scale practice that takes walk-ins, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1007 US 190 Bus, Suite A Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Address
1905 Southwest H. K. Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76549 24.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 3.1 out of 5 from 103 reviews

Address
2668 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76502 24.6 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
See tests & prices

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Fort Hood, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Fort Hood, TX

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fort Hood, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings

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 Fort Hood, TX

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

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Temple

    2401 South 31st Street, Ms-01-W 108, Temple, TX 76508

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Advanced Surgical Center Killeen

    3400 E. Central Texas Expressway, Suite 100, Killeen, TX 76543

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Express ER

    1551 West Central Avenue, Temple, TX 76504

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 554 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fort Hood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 257 offer telehealth.

  • Christopher Long, DO

    Family medicine · 2201 Clear Creek Road, Killeen

  • Paula Lansford-Seabaugh, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2301 Clear Creek Road, Killeen

  • Jacquelene Adiele, MD

    Internal medicine · 3816 South Clear Creek Road, Killeen

  • Charles Mitchell, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3816 Clear Creek Road, Killeen

  • Kelly Dye, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 4501 Clear Creek Road, Killeen

  • Jay Mckenna, MD

    Family medicine · 3202 South West South Young Drive, Killeen

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 Fort Hood, TX

Compare the pharmacies closest to Fort Hood, TX. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Metroplex Pharmacy

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Clear Creek Pharmacy

    2.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Bell RX Discount Pharmacy

    2.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Killeen Pharmacy

    3.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Fort Hood, 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 Fort Hood, 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 Bell County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bell County, the county that includes Fort Hood, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~65% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 97% of the state

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

Bell County Texas U.S. = Bell County vs the state average
Infection Bell County Texas United States
Chlamydia
708.6 2,786 cases ▲ 44%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
237.5 934 cases ▲ 35%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.5 69 cases ▲ 17%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.8 62 cases ▼ 40%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24.2 95 cases ▼ 45%
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 Bell County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bell County, chlamydia has fallen from 916.5 to 708.6 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has fallen from 446.2 to 237.5 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.8 to 17.5 per 100,000 (124%).

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 Fort Hood, TX

Adults uninsured
17.8%
No routine checkup
35.6%
Binge drinking
23.5%
Frequent mental distress
23.8%
Depression
26.5%
Below poverty line
12.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,385 : 1
Bell County

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

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 Bell County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bell County (2023)

People living with HIV
326 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
73cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
26.6%

Bell County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bell County recorded 23.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bell County residents living with HIV, 77.3% are in care · 64% 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 Bell County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Fort Hood, TX

When you're running errands along West Veterans Memorial Boulevard or catching a game at Hildner Field on the weekend, STD testing in and around Fort Hood isn't something that has to derail your day. The testing clinics and urgent care centers listed on this page are set up for people whose lives move fast, shift work, school schedules, family obligations that shift week to week. Many residents here are younger adults navigating jobs, relationships, and living situations that change; routine screening fits better when it's straightforward and doesn't require advance planning or a long wait. The transient nature of Fort Hood means that confidentiality carries real weight. When you don't know how long you'll stay in a place, or when your household includes extended family, knowing that test results and your medical history stay sealed between you and the clinic matters more than it might elsewhere.

Providers understand this: they're accustomed to serving people who value discretion and efficiency equally. Testing is available at multiple locations (some tied to military health services, others independent clinics) so you can choose what fits your comfort level and schedule. Same-day or rapid results are common. If you're unsure where to start, the clinics listed here can answer questions about what to expect, costs, and what happens after you test.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fort Hood, TX

Walkability 5.69 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.69/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fort Hood 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Fort Hood, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 76544 snapshot

Residents
26,896
Median age
21.7
Median income
$59,753

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76544 area around Fort Hood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fort Hood alone.

Fort Hood sits in Bell County, ZIP 76544. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sadowski Field
  • Delgado Softball Field
  • Hildner Field
  • 13th ESC Memorial
  • Apache Arts and Crafts Center
  • Cooper Field

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Killeen

Major routes

  • South TJ Mills Boulevard
  • Central Texas Expressway
  • US 190 Bus (West Veterans Memorial Boulevard)
  • Clear Creek Road
  • TX 201 (South Clear Creek Road)

Reference

STD testing in Fort Hood, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Bell 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.

Group Tests How 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 Fort Hood-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Fort Hood 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Fort Hood, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Fort Hood, TX?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Fort Hood, TX?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Fort Hood, TX?

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

What's included in a full panel near Fort Hood, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bell County?

Bell County reported ~709 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.

How long do results take near Fort Hood, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 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.

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

Can STDs be treated near Fort Hood, TX?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

Is STI testing different from STD testing?

No real difference for testing, "STI" is just the current term for what used to be called "STD."

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