STD Testing in Franklin, NJ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Somerset County, New Jersey, reported syphilis rates are about 67% lower than the US average. If you live in Franklin, New Jersey, and want to test for STIs whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you might choose a clinic that works with insurance or offers sliding-scale fees, or a private lab where you pay a flat fee.
12 testing options are listed for Franklin, NJ. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 2.7 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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Address
49 Veronica Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 2.7 miles away
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2.7 miles
ID Care
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ID Care in Somerset requires an appointment and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, sliding-scale fees, and HPV and hepatitis vaccines. With interpretation services available throughout.
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ID Care treats hepatitis C on-site rather than stopping at diagnosis, which means the provider managing the confirmatory workup is the same one prescribing and monitoring antiviral therapy. No gap between knowing and doing something about it.
Infectious disease specialists who handle HIV treatment day-to-day rarely also run a dedicated prevention program: ID Care does both, writing PrEP prescriptions and managing PEP courses under the same roof where HIV medical care is delivered.
ID Care in Somerset has interpretation services available for non-English languages, meaning clinical conversations (medication adherence counseling, TB treatment planning, PrEP education) can proceed fully in the patient's own language without condensing the detail.
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Fee
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
3.1 miles
Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews
Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey in Somerset tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections the same visit. Fees slide to income for everyone, with Medicaid and insurance accepted; appointments are required.
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Spanish-Language Care Staffed Directly at This Clinic
Spanish is spoken by staff here, not routed through an external service, and interpretation for other languages is arranged on-site as well. That means clinical conversations about symptoms, medication instructions, and follow-up happen directly, in real time, without a relay.
Title X Covers Minors with Legal Confidentiality
As a Title X site, Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey provides family planning services to minors with legally protected confidentiality. Meaning a minor's care is not disclosed to a parent or guardian without consent.
PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, No Outside Step
Without on-site PrEP and PEP access, prevention often stalls at a second appointment with a separate provider. A gap that can stretch into weeks. At Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern both are prescribed directly, with uninsured PrEP covered through dedicated funding.
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Low Income Persons
Persons with STI
Care services
Family Planning
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Listing verified Jan 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Community health center 5.5 miles
Rutgers University
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Rutgers University in New Brunswick runs walk-in HIV testing and STI care at no fee for every patient: rapid HIV results, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and a sliding-scale that starts at zero and stays there for anyone who qualifies.
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Zero Cost Extends Across Every Service Here
Sliding-scale clinics routinely exempt only a narrow tier of services from their fee structure, leaving counseling, follow-up, or prevention visits on a separate billing track. At Rutgers University in New Brunswick, no service (testing, counseling, PrEP, or HIV treatment) generates a charge.
Spanish and Interpretation Built Into the Care Itself
When a patient can't speak directly with their provider, follow-up instructions blur, PrEP adherence slips, and HIV management conversations don't land with the precision they require. Rutgers University in New Brunswick integrates Spanish-language care and broader interpretation services into the appointment itself, so nothing critical gets compressed into a handoff.
Ryan White Funding Runs HIV Care From First Test Forward
Ryan White funding at Rutgers University in New Brunswick underwrites the full clinical arc: a rapid HIV test, antiretroviral prescribing, viral load monitoring, and the medication adherence counseling that keeps suppression on track. Providers manage ongoing treatment in-house rather than handing it off at diagnosis.
Ryan White HIV carePrEP
Address
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, Building 332 New Brunswick, NJ 08901
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Rapid HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Fees & payment
PrEP for uninsured
No Fee
Free HIV Test
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Community health center 5.8 miles
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation in New Brunswick charges no fee for any service it provides: the full panel of rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and PrEP and DoxyPEP prescribing all cost nothing. Appointments are required.
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Zero Cost Across Every Service Line
The no-fee structure at Hyacinth AIDS Foundation extends beyond testing to cover PrEP, DoxyPEP, PEP, HIV/AIDS medical treatment, and medication adherence counseling. Every clinical and preventive service on the menu. That single policy eliminates the fee calculation that otherwise shifts from test to prescription to follow-up care.
Haitian Creole and Spanish Spoken on Staff
Hyacinth carries named fluency in Haitian Creole and Spanish alongside interpretation access for other languages, three distinct layers of language capacity. For PrEP counseling, medication adherence education, and HIV care management, Haitian Creole and Spanish coverage means those conversations happen directly, without relay.
HIV Care Doesn't Stop at the Diagnosis
Many testing sites hand off an HIV-positive result to a separate provider network for ongoing care. Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, operating under Ryan White funding, carries that care forward, from initial HIV testing through medical treatment and long-term medication adherence support, within the same organization.
Tests & treatsRyan White HIV carePrEPDoxyPEP
Address
317 George Street, Suite 203 New Brunswick, NJ 08901
English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Gonorrhea
Serves
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
Persons with HIV
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Persons with Hepatitis
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
No Fee
Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 6.6 miles
Zufall Health Center
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 407 reviews
Zufall Health Center in Somerville tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and all three hepatitis strains on a sliding-scale fee, free HIV testing included, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, PrEP, and vaccines, by appointment.
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Every Service Runs on Zero-Dollar Billing
Zufall operates under Title X and Ryan White funding specifically structured so that no service (testing, treatment, PrEP prescriptions, hepatitis vaccines, or ongoing HIV management) generates a bill. Sliding-scale calculation absorbs the remainder after any insurance or Medicaid payment, and Title X legally guarantees confidential services for minors without parental billing.
Spanish Speakers Staffed In, Not Patched Through
Zufall staffs Spanish-language capacity directly alongside interpretation services for other languages, meaning a Spanish-speaking patient moves through intake, counseling, and treatment discussion with the same fluency as any English visit: no relay, no lag in understanding a prescription or a hepatitis C treatment plan.
Ryan White Covers HIV Care From Diagnosis Forward
Ryan White funding at Zufall supports the full arc of HIV care (ongoing medical treatment, medication adherence counseling, and viral load management) for people who lack insurance or a consistent HIV provider. That funding is built into clinic operations, so treatment continuity doesn't hinge on finding separate coverage.
Tests & treatsTitle XRyan White HIV careSliding-scalePrEP
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Black or African American persons
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free HIV Test
Listing verified Jan 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Most reviewed 6.8 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1014 reviews
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville operates on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicaid and most insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required.
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Spanish Spoken by Staff, Interpretation Beyond That
Spanish is a staffed language at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, not a patched-in service. For other languages, structured interpretation is available through the clinic itself. Meaning providers and patients communicate directly through a qualified interpreter present for the visit, not a workaround arranged after the fact.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset carries both PrEP and PEP as standing prescribing services, and PrEP is specifically available for uninsured patients. Making the hospital a viable ongoing source for someone without a primary care provider or coverage who needs consistent medication access rather than a one-time prescription.
Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through This Clinic
Hepatitis C care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset moves from antibody testing directly into treatment: antivirals are prescribed and monitored on-site, with the clinical infrastructure of a hospital supporting the follow-up labs and adherence counseling that a full course of treatment requires.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEP
Address
128 Rehill Avenue, Suite 1100 Somerville, NJ 08876
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
7.6 miles
Middlesex County Office of Health Services
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Middlesex County Office of Health Services in East Brunswick requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the full entry point: arrive and leave with gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV results, bacterial treatment when needed, and fees set on a sliding scale.
Zufall Health Center Bridgewater, in Bridgewater, earns its federal qualification by anchoring care for people paying out of pocket, between providers, or navigating coverage gaps. Sliding-scale fees scale to income, and the standard STI screening panel (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) needs no appointment to access.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Franklin, 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.
In-home collection
$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
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 Franklin, NJ
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Somerset 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.
BMS TM Clia Laboratory-Lawrenceville
Route 206 And Provinceline Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Franklin. 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 Franklin, NJ who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,295 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Franklin. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,583 offer telehealth.
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 Franklin, NJ
No pharmacy near Franklin, 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.
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 Franklin, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Somerset County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Somerset County, the county that includes Franklin, compare with New Jersey and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#17
#17 of 21 New Jersey counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Somerset County vs New Jersey vs U.S.
Somerset CountyNew JerseyU.S.▲▼ = Somerset County vs the state average
Infection
Somerset County
New Jersey
United States
Chlamydia
202.1705 cases▼ 47%
384.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
51178 cases▼ 53%
109.1
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.218 cases▼ 36%
8.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.315 cases▼ 59%
10.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.419 cases▼ 66%
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 Somerset County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Somerset County, chlamydia has risen from 185.9 to 202.1 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 42 to 51 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.2 to 5.2 per 100,000 (63%).
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 Franklin, NJ
Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
21%
No transportation
6.7%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
13.3%
Depression
13.2%
Below poverty line
7.2%
Primary-care ratio
907 : 1
Somerset County
Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
Social Vulnerability Index · 19th 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 Somerset County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Somerset County (2023)
People living with HIV
209 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
22cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
38.3%
Somerset County HIV care continuum (2023)
Somerset County recorded 7.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Somerset County residents living with HIV, 68% are in care · 63.3% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Somerset County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Franklin's brick row houses and tree-lined blocks give the township a settled, lived-in feel. The kind of place where families stay put for decades. Yet the community is also young and mobile, with adults in their twenties and thirties moving in and out as they establish themselves, start jobs, or shift households around. Routine STI screening fits naturally into that rhythm: it's the kind of health step that makes sense alongside a physical or when life circumstances change, and confidential testing means the results touch no one but you.
The multigenerational households and long-term homeownership that define Franklin Township don't preclude the need for discreet care. Young adults here juggle work and family obligations, and many value straightforward access to testing without explanation or delay. Testing sites and clinics in and around Franklin are listed on this page, each offering the privacy that routine screening requires. What matters most is that testing happens quietly and without friction: before symptoms appear, after a partner's diagnosis, or simply as part of staying informed.
Franklin's character is one of stability, but that doesn't mean everyone shares the same timeline or circumstances. Confidential screening is how residents of all ages keep their own counsel and their own health.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Franklin, NJ
Walkability8.53 / 20 · Below average
At 8.53/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Franklin 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.
ZIP 08873 snapshot
Residents
55,862
Median age
40.3
Median income
$117,866
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 08873 area around Franklin: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Franklin alone.
Franklin sits in Somerset County, ZIP 08873. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Guglielmo Marconi Memorial Park
Bunker Hill
Tenmile Run Mountain
East Jersey Olde Towne Village
Riverside Park
Franklin Township 9/11 Memorial
Neighborhoods & communities
Franklin Township
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Franklin, NJ
Just outside Franklin? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Franklin, NJ: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Somerset 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.
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 Franklin-area provider.
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 Franklin 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 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.