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

Reported syphilis in Nevada County runs about 38% lower than the US average. For a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in Graniteville, California. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time — see your options below.

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STD testing near Graniteville, CA

5 testing options are listed for Graniteville, CA. The nearest, Western Sierra Medical Clinic, is about 9.4 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 9.4 miles

Western Sierra Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Western Sierra Medical Clinic, a full-service medical clinic in Downieville, pairs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and TB testing with STI treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis vaccines on a sliding-scale fee. By appointment, with care available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language STI Care Without the Extra Step

When STI care depends on a relay through a third language, the result can be a missed nuance, a misunderstood dosage, or a follow-up that quietly falls through. At Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville, Spanish-language care is built directly into the visit. No middleman, no delayed clarity, no untreated gap because something got lost between languages.

Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care, Same Clinic

Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville holds substance-use treatment alongside STI care as a standing capability, which matters for someone whose health needs don't separate neatly into departments. Rather than coordinating care across two providers on a sliding-scale budget with no primary physician anchoring the process, everything runs through one clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
209 Nevada Street, Downieville, CA 95936
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Address
104 Catherine Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945 22.2 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

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 72 reviews
Address
300 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 22.3 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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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 128 reviews
Address
155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 22.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Address
11366 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946 29.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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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 matters most to you?

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 Graniteville, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Graniteville, CA

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Graniteville, 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 Graniteville, CA

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

  • Tahoe Forest Hospital District Clinical Laboratory

    10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 101 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Graniteville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 39 offer telehealth.

  • Jessica Hamilton, MD

    Family medicine · 209 Nevada Street, Downieville

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  • Erin Macdonald, MD

    OB-GYN · 280 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley

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  • Phillip Kintner, MD

    OB-GYN · 280 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley

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  • Glenn Gookin, MD

    Family medicine · 280 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley

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  • Jon Pritchett, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 280 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley

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  • Mehwish Khan, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley

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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 Graniteville, CA

No pharmacy near Graniteville, 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.

  • Dokimos Nevada City Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Western Sierra Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 22 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Graniteville, 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 Graniteville, 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 Nevada County: the local picture

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

#49 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

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

Nevada County California U.S. ▲▼ = Nevada County vs the state average
Infection Nevada County California United States
Chlamydia
170.5 174 cases ▼ 65%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
71.5 73 cases ▼ 62%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.8 10 cases ▼ 40%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2 2 cases ▼ 90%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.9 4 cases ▼ 92%
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 Nevada County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Nevada County, chlamydia has fallen from 192.7 to 170.5 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has risen from 55.8 to 71.5 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.9 to 9.8 per 100,000 (100%).

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 Graniteville, CA

Adults uninsured
5.1%
No routine checkup
23%
No transportation
6.3%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
23.3%
Below poverty line
10.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,380 : 1
Nevada County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 21st 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 Nevada County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Nevada County (2023)

People living with HIV
149 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
88

Nevada County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Nevada County residents living with HIV, 81.5% are in care · 71.5% 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 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 Nevada County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Graniteville, CA

Fillmore Hill draws a particular kind of household: fully owner-occupied, with every adult married and no one formally in the workforce. That settled, self-sufficient profile shapes daily life here in ways that matter for healthcare: without employment pulling people to fixed schedules or employer insurance plans, routine health appointments can drift indefinitely without a specific reason to make them. That same profile means Graniteville sits outside the typical patterns that put STI testing front of mind. The community skews away from the late-teens-and-twenties years when new relationships and sexual health decisions tend to intersect most urgently, yet Nevada County's broader STI picture is still the county those residents live within, and exposure doesn't stop at town boundaries.

The single option listed on this page reflects how sparse testing infrastructure is in and around Graniteville, but sparse isn't the same as inaccessible. Knowing exactly which clinic is closest, what it charges, and when it opens means residents near American Hill or The Beartrap can plan a specific trip rather than face an indefinite search. One well-chosen appointment, even if it requires a drive, is still an appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Graniteville, CA

Walkability 6.8 / 20 · Below average

At 6.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Graniteville 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 Graniteville, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95959 snapshot

Residents
18,017
Median age
54.2
Median income
$79,509

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95959 area around Graniteville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Graniteville alone.

Graniteville sits in Nevada County, ZIP 95959. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fillmore Hill
  • American Hill
  • The Beartrap
  • Cherry Hill

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Nevada 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 Graniteville-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 Graniteville 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 Graniteville, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Graniteville, CA?

Western Sierra Medical Clinic, about 9.4 mi away, with 5 options within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Graniteville, CA?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Graniteville, CA without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Nevada County?

Nevada County reported ~171 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.

Is there an at-home STD test for Graniteville, CA?

At-home kits mail to 95959: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Do genital sores mean I need testing?

Yes, sores or ulcers can indicate herpes or syphilis and should be evaluated quickly, ideally while a sore is present.

Is STI testing different from STD testing?

No real difference for testing, "STI" is just the current term for what used to be called "STD."

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