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

Reported chlamydia in Plumas County runs about 70% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test on a regular schedule in Gold Mountain, California, consider cost, speed, and convenience before picking an option. See your choices below.

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STD testing near Gold Mountain, CA

5 testing options are listed for Gold Mountain, CA. The nearest, Eastern Plumas Health Care, is about 4.0 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.

Community health center 4.0 miles

Eastern Plumas Health Care

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews

Eastern Plumas Health Care in Portola runs STI visits on a sliding-scale fee with Medicare accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required, with bacterial infections treated the same day.

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Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Core Panel

The clinic's panel is staffed and ordered to include hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Meaning the bloodwork is drawn in a single visit and read by providers on staff, not sent to a separate specialist before you know where you stand.

Spanish-Speaking Staff Deliver Clinical Care Directly

Spanish-language care at Eastern Plumas Health Care is a staffing decision: providers and clinical personnel conduct the visit, document symptoms, and explain treatment plans in Spanish without routing through an intermediary, so prescriptions, follow-up instructions, and counseling are communicated in the same language the clinical conversation happens in.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
480 1st Avenue, Portola, CA 96122
Booking
Appointment required
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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 103 reviews
Address
601 Ralston Street, Reno, NV 89503 40.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 132 reviews
Address
343 Elm Street, Reno, NV 89503 40.4 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 184 reviews
Address
890 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502 41.7 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 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 186 reviews
Address
6502 South Mccarran Boulevard, Reno, NV 89509 43.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Gold Mountain, 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 Gold Mountain, CA

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

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Gold Mountain, CA

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

  • Plumas District Hospital

    1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Eastern Plumas Health Care

    500 East 1st Avenue, Portola, CA 96122

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Seneca Healthcare District

    130 Brentwood Drive, Chester, CA 96020

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gold Mountain. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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 Gold Mountain, CA

No pharmacy near Gold Mountain, CA 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.

  • Portola Village Pharmacy

    4.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Loyalton Pharmacy, Barber, Haire Faire

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Gold Mountain, 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 Gold Mountain, 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 Plumas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Plumas County, the county that includes Gold Mountain, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#52 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 10% of the state

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

Plumas County California U.S. ▲▼ = Plumas County vs the state average
Infection Plumas County California United States
Chlamydia
146.4 28 cases ▼ 70%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
15.7 3 cases ▼ 92%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.2 1 cases ▼ 89%
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 Plumas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 67% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Plumas County, chlamydia has fallen from 207.2 to 146.4 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 85.9 to 15.7 per 100,000 (82%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.2 to 10.3 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Gold Mountain, CA

Adults uninsured
4.1%
No routine checkup
17.1%
No transportation
5.5%
Binge drinking
10.7%
Frequent mental distress
14.1%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
20.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,328 : 1
Plumas County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 41st 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 Plumas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Plumas County (2023)

People living with HIV
148 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
95

Plumas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Plumas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Plumas County residents living with HIV, 88% are in care · 76% 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 Plumas County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Gold Mountain, CA

Gold Mountain wears its calm well (the meadows near Valley Ranch, the unhurried pace around Nakoma Resort) but that calm has a practical edge: reaching almost anything health-related here means getting in a car and committing to a real drive. Plumas County's STI landscape is the kind that rewards routine screening rather than reactive visits, and for younger adults still sorting out relationships and coverage, that drive is the first real obstacle.

With only one option listed on this page, there's no grid of convenient walk-ins to fall back on. " That single listed option still matters: knowing its hours, fees, and exactly how far it sits from Whitehawk or the Western Pacific Railroad Museum end of town before you need it means the trip gets planned on your terms, not in a hurry.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gold Mountain, CA

Walkability 4.8 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gold Mountain 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Gold Mountain, California, EasySTD

ZIP 96106 snapshot

Residents
359
Median age
32.3

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96106 area around Gold Mountain: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gold Mountain alone.

Gold Mountain sits in Plumas County, ZIP 96106. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Western Pacific Railroad Museum
  • Nakoma Resort
  • Delleker Park
  • Portola City Park
  • Clock Park
  • Beckwourth Peak

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Villas At Nakoma
  • Valley Ranch
  • Whitehawk

Reference

STD testing in Gold Mountain, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Plumas 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.

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 Gold Mountain-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
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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 Gold Mountain 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 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 Gold Mountain, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Gold Mountain, CA?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Gold Mountain, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Gold Mountain, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Plumas County?

Plumas County reported ~146 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

How is chlamydia tested near Gold Mountain, CA?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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