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STD Testing in Fresno, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Fresno County runs about 13% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Fresno County, California, you can choose from local clinics that may bill insurance or private labs with a flat self-pay price. The list below shows your options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Fresno, CA

12 testing options are listed for Fresno, CA. The nearest, Family HealthCare Network - City Center, is about 0.6 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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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 164 reviews

Address
3004 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93703 0.7 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Address
3060 North Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93703 0.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 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 0.6 miles

Family HealthCare Network - City Center

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Family HealthCare Network - City Center in Fresno runs its STI screening under the federal FQHC umbrella, which means fees slide according to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
3837 North Clark Street, Fresno, CA 93726
Website
Community health center 0.8 miles

Todos Para la Salud: N. Fresno

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Todos Para la Salud: N. Fresno, in Fresno, carries federal FQHC designation. Meaning its sliding-scale fees adjust to income, so anyone paying out of pocket isn't priced out of care. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
3030 North Fresno Street, CA 93703
Website
Community health center 1.2 miles

Family HealthCare Network - Fresno First

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 171 reviews

Family HealthCare Network - Fresno First, in Fresno, earns its federal FQHC designation by anchoring care for people paying out of pocket, between providers, or working without coverage. Sliding-scale fees apply to STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) and no appointment is needed to walk in.

Sliding-scale
Address
3425 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726
Website
Community health center 1.4 miles

Blackstone Community Health Center

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 68 reviews

Blackstone Community Health Center, in Fresno, draws its federal community health center standing to anchor STI care on a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. Meaning walk-ins pay what they can afford. Screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and no appointment is needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
1685 East Home Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
Website
Community health center 1.6 miles

Todos Para la Salud

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Todos Para la Salud in Fresno answers the needs of patients paying out of pocket, between insurance plans, or stretching a tight budget. Its federal qualification ties fees directly to income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
4420 North 1st Street, Suite 123, Fresno, CA 93726
Website
Community health center 1.7 miles

United Health Centers Fresno First Street

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 38 reviews

United Health Centers Fresno First Street, in Fresno, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied to household income, meaning cost rarely stands between a patient and screening. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing at this federally qualified health center.

Sliding-scale
Address
4615 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726
Website
Community health center 1.8 miles

Omni Family Health

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 60 reviews

Omni Family Health in Fresno carries federally qualified health center status, which means its STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to what each patient actually earns, making care financially reachable across a wide range of incomes.

Sliding-scale
Address
3748 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
Website
Community health center 1.8 miles

CHCA Fresno Primary Care

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CHCA Fresno Primary Care, in Fresno, carries federally qualified health center standing. Meaning its STI screening fees adjust to each patient's income. Walk-ins welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no fixed price blocking access to care.

Sliding-scale
Address
1300 North Fresno Street, Suite 220, CA 93703
Website
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 250 reviews

Address
4182 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726 1.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 2.1 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Address
1016 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711 2.0 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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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 Fresno, CA

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 Fresno, CA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA

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

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno Street, Clinical Lab Admin, Fresno, CA 93721

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital

    15 East Audubon Dr 3rd Floor, Fresno, CA 93720

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Fresno Surgery Center

    6125 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital

    7300 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93720

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • North Fresno Primary Care Laboratory

    5539 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Fresno County.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 586 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fresno. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 170 offer telehealth.

  • Beau Kalmes, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2335 East Kashian Lane, Fresno

  • Patricia Quintana-Van Horne, MD

    Family medicine · 2335 East Kashian Lane, Fresno

  • Kanwer Dhami, MD

    OB-GYN · 2210 East Illinois Avenue, Fresno

  • Fatimah Fahimuddin, MD

    OB-GYN · 2210 East Illinois Avenue, Fresno

  • Feei Feei Ung, MD

    OB-GYN · 2210 East Illinois Avenue, Fresno

  • Pamela Emeney, MD

    OB-GYN · 2210 East Illinois Avenue, Fresno

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 Fresno, CA

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

  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • VVG/RX

    0.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Vina Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pill Box Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Fresno, CA.

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 Fresno, 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 Fresno County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Fresno County, the county that includes Fresno, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Fresno County vs California vs U.S.

Fresno County California U.S. = Fresno County vs the state average
Infection Fresno County California United States
Chlamydia
701.6 7,136 cases ▲ 43%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
203.4 2,069 cases ▲ 7%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24.1 245 cases ▲ 48%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
18.4 187 cases ▼ 4%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
60.7 617 cases ▲ 30%
46.7 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 Fresno County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Fresno County, chlamydia has risen from 555.6 to 701.6 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 244.7 to 203.4 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.3 to 24.1 per 100,000 (39%).

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 Fresno, CA

Adults uninsured
4.4%
No routine checkup
24.5%
No transportation
5.4%
Binge drinking
14.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.3%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
6%
Primary-care ratio
1,480 : 1
Fresno County

Primary-care shortage score 24 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53.9

Social Vulnerability Index · 96th 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 Fresno County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Fresno County (2023)

People living with HIV
296 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
175cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
23%

Fresno County HIV care continuum (2023)

Fresno County recorded 21.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Fresno County residents living with HIV, 82.6% are in care · 72.5% 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 Fresno County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Fresno, CA

North Blackstone Avenue cuts straight through the city, and most of the clinics listed here sit close enough that a round-trip rarely runs longer than fifteen or twenty minutes from anywhere along that corridor. That kind of proximity matters in a city where more than half of residents rent: at roughly a thousand dollars a month, household budgets leave little cushion for anything that feels optional, and a test that requires burning half a workday tends not to happen.

Average households here run large, close to four people, so adults in their late teens and twenties are often sharing space and splitting costs, the exact life stage when routine screening tends to fall to the bottom of everyone's list and when transmission risk is highest. Low-cost and same-day options remove two of the most common reasons people postpone.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fresno, CA

Walkability 8.93 / 20 · Below average

At 8.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fresno 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 12 STD & STI testing locations in Fresno, California, EasySTD

Fresno sits in Fresno County. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fresno Chaffee Zoo
  • Manchester Park
  • Euless Park
  • Radio Park
  • Einstein Park
  • Rotary Sports Center

Major routes

  • North Blackstone Avenue
  • CA 41 (Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway)
  • North Van Ness Boulevard
  • East Ashlan Avenue
  • West Ashlan Avenue

Reference

STD testing in Fresno, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Fresno County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 Fresno-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 Fresno 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 California Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Fresno, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Clovis, CA instead?

Possibly, Clovis, CA is close; compare it by distance against Family HealthCare Network - City Center.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Fresno, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Fresno, CA?

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 Fresno County?

About 702 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the California average.

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

In California, 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

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