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STD Testing in Gassaway, WV: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Braxton County sees chlamydia about 73% less often than the US average. If you live in Gassaway, West Virginia, and want an STI test whether you're new to testing or not, you can either visit a clinic for personalized care and treatment, or use an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. Here are the available options.

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STD testing near Gassaway, WV

7 testing options are listed for Gassaway, WV. The nearest, Braxton County Health Department, is about 3.6 miles away. Compare 3 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 3.6 miles

Braxton County Health Department

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Braxton County Health Department in Sutton tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit under a sliding-scale fee. Appointments are required; HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are available on-site, alongside Title X family planning with legally confidential services for minors.

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Minors Have Confidential Access Without Parental Consent

Without Title X standing, a minor seeking family planning or STI care often hits a wall. A permission barrier that delays or prevents care entirely. Braxton County Health Department holds Title X designation, meaning its family planning services are legally confidential for minors, and that protection is built into the program, not negotiated case by case.

Herpes Testing Included, No Second Appointment

Leaving herpes off a panel means a patient walks out with incomplete information, and potentially another visit, another copay, another wait somewhere else. Braxton County Health Department tests for herpes alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, closing that gap in a single appointment.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
617 Old Turnpike Road, Sutton, WV 26601
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.1 miles

Community Care of West Virginia

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Community Care of West Virginia in Sutton runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, making the cost structure flexible across income levels. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with treatment for bacterial STIs and TB handled on-site. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
266 Skidmore Lane, Sutton, WV 26601
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 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website
Community health center 6.1 miles

Community Care Connections of Flatwoods

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Community Care Connections of Flatwoods, in Sutton, ties STI screening costs directly to what patients earn. Federally qualified health center standing means sliding-scale fees apply to everyone, with no one turned away for inability to pay. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
235 Skidmore Lane, Sutton, WV 26601
Website

Free tool · not a clinic

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 Gassaway, WV

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 Gassaway, WV

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gassaway, 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 Gassaway, WV

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

  • Braxton County Memorial Hospital

    100 Hoylman Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Braxton County Cboc

    40 Reston Place, Gassaway, WV 26624

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 54 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gassaway. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Sarah Schimming, DO

    Internal medicine · 100 Hoylman Drive, Gassaway

  • Donald Brubaker, MD

    Family medicine · 249 Skidmore Lane, Sutton

  • Chris Kennedy, DO

    Family medicine · 235 Skidmore Lane, Sutton

  • Lesley Groves, NP

    Family medicine · 266 Skidmore Lane, Sutton

  • Farzin Rahmanou, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 859 Days Drive, Sutton

  • Antoine Katiny, MD

    Internal medicine · 110 Municipal Street, Burnsville

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 Gassaway, WV

No pharmacy near Gassaway, WV 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.

  • Gassaway Drug Company

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Carl Walker Drugs

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 3.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Community Care of West Virginia

    3.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Gassaway, WV.

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 Gassaway, 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 Braxton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Braxton County, the county that includes Gassaway, compare with West Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~10% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#41 of 55 West Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 25% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Braxton County vs West Virginia vs U.S.

Braxton County West Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Braxton County vs the state average
Infection Braxton County West Virginia United States
Chlamydia
131.6 16 cases ▼ 47%
249 492.2
Gonorrhea
8.2 1 cases ▼ 85%
54.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24.7 3 cases ▲ 127%
10.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.2 1 cases ▲ 34%
6.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24.7 3 cases ▲ 52%
16.3 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 Braxton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 27% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Braxton County, chlamydia has fallen from 200.9 to 131.6 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 128.5 to 8.2 per 100,000 (94%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8 to 24.7 per 100,000 (209%).

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 Gassaway, WV

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
18.1%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
12.8%
Frequent mental distress
21.5%
Depression
30.2%
Below poverty line
22.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,041 : 1
Braxton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 60th 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 Braxton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Braxton County (2023)

People living with HIV
75 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
75

Braxton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Braxton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Braxton County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 62.5% 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 Braxton County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Gassaway, WV

WV 4 threads through Gassaway as Elk Street, River Street, and State Street all at once, the same two-lane road wearing different names past the Gassaway Depot and out toward Sugar Knob, and that geography tells you something real about how residents move through daily life here. The town is not built for walking errands, and reaching any clinic means getting behind the wheel, often for a stretch of rural highway. For the younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties navigating new relationships and changing circumstances, that drive is the first hurdle, not the paperwork on the other side. The household picture adds texture.

Nearly half of adults here are married, households run close to three people on average, and a majority own their homes at values well below the state's urban norm. But with rents sitting at a modest monthly figure and unemployment running notably high, discretionary spending is genuinely tight, and a clinic visit that costs time off work can feel like a harder ask than it looks from outside. More than four in ten residents rent, and renters tend to have less schedule flexibility and fewer financial cushions when something unexpected comes up. That's precisely why the options listed on this page, several offering sliding-scale fees and hours outside the standard nine-to-five, matter in a place where a third of working-age residents aren't currently in the labor force and those who are often work the hours that make weekday appointments hard to keep.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gassaway, WV

Walkability 4.73 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.73/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gassaway 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Gassaway, West Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 26624 snapshot

Residents
2,169
Median age
56.3
Median income
$38,770

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 26624 area around Gassaway: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gassaway alone.

Gassaway sits in Braxton County, ZIP 26624. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Gassaway Depot
  • Sugar Knob
  • Sutton Downtown Historic District
  • Coon Knob
  • Gassaway Park
  • Elk Hotel

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Sutton

Major routes

  • WV 4 (Elk Street)

STD testing in Gassaway, WV: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Braxton County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under West Virginia 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 Gassaway-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 Gassaway 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 West Virginia

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on West Virginia 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 West Virginia, 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)

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Gassaway, WV

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Gassaway, WV?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Gassaway, WV without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Gassaway, WV?

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

How common is chlamydia in Braxton County?

Braxton County reported ~132 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the West Virginia average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in West Virginia without a parent?

In West Virginia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Is there an at-home STD test for Gassaway, WV?

At-home kits mail to 26624: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Gassaway, WV?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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