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

Gonorrhea cases in Aransas County are reported at a rate about 65% lower than the national average. If you're in Fulton, Texas, and want testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs present a flat fee.

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STD testing near Fulton, TX

6 testing options are listed for Fulton, TX. The nearest, South Texas Family Planning and Health, is about 1.0 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.

Closest to you 1.0 miles

South Texas Family Planning and Health

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews

South Texas Family Planning and Health in Rockport tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, with HIV testing free, all without an appointment, and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

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Every Service Runs on Donations, Not Copays

South Texas Family Planning and Health accepts donations in place of set fees, meaning the full range of services (testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling) carries no fixed charge. Sliding-scale pricing backs that up for anyone who does pay, and Medicaid is accepted as well.

Spanish Spoken On-Site, Interpretation Beyond

Spanish is available directly at South Texas Family Planning and Health in Rockport, and interpretation services extend care to other non-English languages, so counseling, consent, and follow-up instructions reach patients in the language they use, not a summarized version of it.

Herpes and Hepatitis B and C Added to the Panel

The testing menu at South Texas Family Planning and Health includes herpes, hepatitis B antibody testing, and a hepatitis C test alongside the core bacterial and viral panel: nine distinct tests in total, each ordered and resulted on-site rather than split across separate referrals.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2871 Tx-35 Bus, Rockport, TX 78382
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.0 miles

Amistad Health

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 59 reviews

Amistad Health in Aransas Pass tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee (Medicaid and Medicare accepted, donations welcome) with walk-ins welcome and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

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Spanish Is the Clinical Language Here

Many clinics field Spanish with workarounds that keep the patient one step removed from the person making decisions. At Amistad Health, Spanish is a working clinical language: history, results, and treatment planning happen in it directly, without a relay.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

PrEP at Amistad Health means ongoing prescribing and clinical monitoring under one provider relationship: baseline HIV testing, kidney function checks, and scheduled follow-ups built into the regimen. PEP is also available, managed through the same HIV medical care infrastructure.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1711 West Wheeler Avenue, Suite 1 Aransas Pass, TX 78336
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
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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 Fulton, 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.

At-home STD testing in Fulton, TX

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fulton, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Fulton, TX

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

  • Bay Area Healthcare Group

    400 Enterprise Boulevard, Suite A, Rockport, TX 78382

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Fulton. 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.

Clinicians near Fulton, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 39 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fulton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 9 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.

Pharmacies near Fulton, TX

No pharmacy near Fulton, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 4.3 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Carters Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Jerry's Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Fulton, TX.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Fulton, 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.

STDs & HIV in Aransas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aransas County, the county that includes Fulton, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~3% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#149 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 41% of the state

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

Aransas County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Aransas County vs the state average
Infection Aransas County Texas United States
Chlamydia
264 67 cases ▼ 46%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.1 16 cases ▼ 64%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9 1 cases ▼ 74%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.9 2 cases ▼ 70%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
47.3 12 cases ▲ 7%
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 Aransas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 27% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aransas County, chlamydia has fallen from 302.1 to 264 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 180.4 to 63.1 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 12.6 to 3.9 per 100,000 (69%).

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 Fulton, TX

Adults uninsured
10.2%
No routine checkup
18.1%
Binge drinking
12.6%
Frequent mental distress
13.5%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
5.5%
Primary-care ratio
3,064 : 1
Aransas County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 46
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Aransas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aransas County (2023)

People living with HIV
180 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
68

Aransas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Aransas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Aransas County residents living with HIV, 70% are in care · 65% 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 Aransas County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Fulton, TX

The working waterfront around Fulton draws people who spend their days on boats or in seafood processing, work that builds community ties and keeps families anchored here for decades. That rootedness means neighbors often know each other's business, which can make the idea of confidential STI testing feel less straightforward than it should be. Screening for sexually transmitted infections matters most during young adulthood, when sexual health decisions are most active, and Fulton is home to young adults in their late teens through thirties who deserve the same straightforward access to care as anyone elsewhere. Testing in and around Fulton is listed on this page, with clinics and providers within reach of Key Allegro, Rockport, and the areas near TX 35 North and FM 3036.

What matters here is knowing that your test results and the reason for your visit stay confidential, not as a special exception, but as standard practice. A nurse or clinician will discuss results only with you unless you direct them otherwise. Whether you're establishing baseline health records, responding to a specific exposure, or checking in during a new relationship, the clinical staff you'll encounter understand that people in tight-knit communities still need privacy around sexual health. You can call ahead to ask about timing and what to expect; most providers here are used to straightforward questions and give straightforward answers.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fulton, TX

Walkability 7.37 / 20 · Below average

At 7.37/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fulton 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 Fulton, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78382 snapshot

Residents
20,043
Median age
49.7
Median income
$63,434

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78382 area around Fulton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fulton alone.

Fulton sits in Aransas County, ZIP 78382. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fulton Cemetery
  • Fulton Volunteer Fire Department
  • Rockport Birding & Kajak Adventures
  • Fulton Community Church
  • Site of Marion Packing Co.
  • Casterline Fish Company

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Key Allegro
  • Rockport

Major routes

  • TX 35 (State Highway 35 North)
  • FM 3036

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

Everything to know before you test in Aransas 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 Fulton-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

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 Fulton 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.

STD testing FAQs for Fulton, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Fulton, TX?

The closest is South Texas Family Planning and Health (1 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Fulton, TX?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Fulton, TX?

Yes, South Texas Family Planning and Health (1 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Fulton, 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 Aransas County?

About 264 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

How long do results take near Fulton, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 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 I get PrEP near Fulton, TX?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Do syphilis sores heal by themselves?

The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.

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