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

Chlamydia cases in Ector County are about 18% higher than the US average. If you're testing for the first time or need routine screening in Goldsmith, Texas, your options range from community and public clinics, which may be low-cost or free, to private labs, that usually offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. You can compare your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Goldsmith, TX

5 testing options are listed for Goldsmith, TX. The nearest, Ector County Hospital District/MCH Family Health Clinic, is about 13.3 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 13.3 miles

Ector County Hospital District/MCH Family Health Clinic

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Ector County Hospital District/MCH Family Health Clinic in Odessa earns federal qualification that ties its fees directly to patient income, meaning the sliding scale adjusts what you pay, not whether you're seen. STI screening here covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
6030 West University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79764
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 116 reviews

Address
401 N. Hancock, Odessa, TX 79761 17.4 miles away
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
  • 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 54 reviews

Address
500 Adams, Odessa, TX 79761 17.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews

Address
875 Central Drive, Odessa, TX 79761 17.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Address
4505 North Holiday Hill Road, Midland, TX 79707 26.8 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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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 Goldsmith, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Goldsmith, TX

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Goldsmith, 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 Goldsmith, TX

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

  • Michael V Shelton, M D , P A

    4222 Wendover, Suite 600, Odessa, TX 79762

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Francisco J Salcido MD

    4060 Medical Park Drive, Odessa, TX 79765

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Odessa Consultants

    807 North Hancock, Odessa, TX 79761

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 150 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Goldsmith. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 35 offer telehealth.

  • Barath Vikram Rangaswamy, MD

    Internal medicine · 6030 West University Boulevard, Odessa

  • Darrell Parsons, MD

    Internal medicine · 1220 West University Boulevard, Odessa

  • Rajesh Patel, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 601 Golder Ave B, Odessa

  • Kendall Wong, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 601 A Golder Avenue, Odessa

  • Steven Thompson, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 601 Golder Avenue, Odessa

  • Alfonso Gonzalez, MD

    Family medicine · 501 Bernice Avenue, Odessa

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 Goldsmith, TX

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

  • North Park Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • United Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Goldsmith, TX.

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 Goldsmith, 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 Ector County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ector County, the county that includes Goldsmith, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#26 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 90% of the state

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

Ector County Texas U.S. = Ector County vs the state average
Infection Ector County Texas United States
Chlamydia
578.7 952 cases ▲ 18%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
126.4 208 cases ▼ 28%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.2 30 cases ▲ 21%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
32.2 53 cases ▲ 22%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
51.1 84 cases ▲ 15%
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 Ector County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ector County, chlamydia has risen from 460.1 to 578.7 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 175.6 to 126.4 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.3 to 18.2 per 100,000 (149%).

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 Goldsmith, TX

Adults uninsured
20.9%
No routine checkup
28.3%
Binge drinking
16.8%
Frequent mental distress
19.5%
Depression
25%
Below poverty line
1.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,751 : 1
Ector County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Ector County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ector County (2023)

People living with HIV
282 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
29cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
25.3%

Ector County HIV care continuum (2023)

Ector County recorded 22.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Ector County residents living with HIV, 78.3% are in care · 66.6% 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 Ector County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Goldsmith, TX

Goldsmith sits in the flat, windy stretch of West Texas where the horizon seems to stretch forever and the weather shifts fast: a place where life moves at its own pace, and health decisions often happen quietly, without fanfare. Young adults who've moved here for work, school, or family often find themselves thinking about sexual health for the first time in a new setting, where knowing your status becomes as routine as any other part of staying well. Testing in and around Goldsmith is available through the providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality that matters most in a smaller community is built into how clinics operate: your results remain yours alone, shared only with you and your doctor. The geography of Goldsmith, anchored by TX 158 and Goldsmith Park, means that some testing sites require a short drive, but that distance often works in favor of privacy; you're not running into someone you know in the waiting room.

Screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and other infections happens without judgment or unnecessary questions, and clinics in the area understand that young adults juggle work schedules, limited time off, and sometimes tight budgets. What makes testing accessible here isn't a surplus of walk-in clinics: it's the straightforward approach: you call, you book, you go, and you get answers. No elaborate explanation needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Goldsmith, TX

Walkability 3.8 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79741 snapshot

Residents
215
Median age
42.2
Median income
$89,464

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79741 area around Goldsmith: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Goldsmith alone.

Goldsmith sits in Ector County, ZIP 79741. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Goldsmith Park

Major routes

  • TX 158 (Gulf Avenue)

Nearby cities & towns

STD testing near Goldsmith, TX

Just outside Goldsmith? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Ector 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.

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 Goldsmith-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 Goldsmith 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 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Goldsmith, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Goldsmith, TX?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Goldsmith, TX?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Goldsmith, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Goldsmith, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Ector County?

Ector County reported ~579 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.

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.

How long do results take near Goldsmith, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

When is HIV testing accurate after exposure?

Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.

What samples are used for STD testing near Goldsmith, TX?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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