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STD Testing in Grover Hill, OH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Paulding County are about 79% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, both community clinics and private labs can test you for STIs in Grover Hill, Ohio. Consider the trade-off between costs and convenience when choosing where to go. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Grover Hill, OH

5 testing options are listed for Grover Hill, OH. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 10.5 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 13.0 miles

Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Family Health Care of Northwest Inc. in Van Wert meets people who are paying cash, between providers, or working with limited income. Exactly the gaps a federally qualified health center is built to fill. Sliding-scale fees apply to STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs tied to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
1191 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
214 Towne Center Boulevard, Van Wert, OH 45891 10.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1250 South Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891 12.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 2.4 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
915 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45805 26.8 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

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Address
442 West High Street, Bryan, OH 43506 31.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Grover Hill, OH

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 Grover Hill, OH

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Grover Hill, 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 Grover Hill, OH

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

  • Paulding County Hospital

    1035 West Wayne Street, Paulding, OH 45879

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Grover Hill. 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 Grover Hill, OH who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 186 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Grover Hill. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 35 offer telehealth.

  • Virginia Halachanova, MD

    Internal medicine · 1032 West Wayne Street, Paulding

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  • Khaled Abuhanttash, MD

    Internal medicine · 1035 West Wayne Street, Paulding

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  • John Sharma, MD

    Family medicine · 214 Town Ctr Boulevard, Van Wert

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  • Stacie Hicks, MD

    Family medicine · 102 West Ash Street, Continental

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  • Cara Derck, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 160 Fox Road, Van Wert

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  • Scott Jarvis, MD

    Internal medicine · 1250 South Washington Street, Van Wert

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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 Grover Hill, OH

No pharmacy near Grover Hill, OH 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.

  • Okuley's Pharmacy - Paulding

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Lane Drug

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Okuleys Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Delphos Discount Drugs

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Grover Hill, OH.

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 Grover Hill, 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 Paulding County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Paulding County, the county that includes Grover Hill, compare with Ohio and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#54 of 88 Ohio counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Paulding County vs Ohio vs U.S.

Paulding County Ohio U.S. ▲▼ = Paulding County vs the state average
Infection Paulding County Ohio United States
Chlamydia
219.2 41 cases ▼ 53%
461.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
37.4 7 cases ▼ 78%
168 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.3 1 cases ▼ 42%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 16 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 Paulding County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Paulding County, chlamydia has fallen from 260.6 to 219.2 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 47.9 to 37.4 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.3 to 10.6 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 Grover Hill, OH

Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
21.8%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
17.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.8%
Depression
26.4%
Below poverty line
5.3%
Primary-care ratio
4,718 : 1
Paulding County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.57
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th 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 Paulding County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Paulding County (2023)

People living with HIV
70 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
83

Paulding County HIV care continuum (2023)

Paulding County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Paulding County residents living with HIV, 90.9% are in care · 72.7% 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 Paulding County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Grover Hill, OH

The Grover Hill side of Welcome Park draws a mix of longtime owners and younger renters (households that run large here, often three or more people sharing a roof) and many of those residents are working schedules that leave little slack in the week. With a notable share of adults currently outside the workforce and unemployment running meaningfully above typical small-town Ohio levels, the practical calculus around taking time off for a clinic visit is real. Nearly two-thirds of households own their homes at values well below state averages, which signals tight budgets across the board; for the renting third paying close to a thousand dollars a month, an unexpected health cost can feel like a genuine disruption. Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a meaningful slice of Grover Hill, and for that group routine sexual-health screening is the kind of thing that simply doesn't happen without a clear, low-cost path to do it.

No ducking out on a lunch break, no spontaneous stop. That's exactly where the range of options listed on this page earns its value. Whether someone lives near Welcome Park or out toward the rural edges of Paulding County, the spread of clinic types, fee structures, and hours listed here means a workable option exists. Not just in theory, but for the specific week a person is actually living.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Grover Hill, OH

Walkability 4.34 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Grover Hill 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 Grover Hill, Ohio, EasySTD

ZIP 45849 snapshot

Residents
1,136
Median age
35.2
Median income
$92,743

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 45849 area around Grover Hill: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Grover Hill alone.

Grover Hill sits in Paulding County, ZIP 45849. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Welcome Park

Reference

STD testing in Grover Hill, OH: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Paulding County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Ohio 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 Grover Hill-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 Grover Hill 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 Ohio

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

Two things that actually depend on Ohio 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 Ohio, 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)

Ohio 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 Ohio

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 Grover Hill, OH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Grover Hill, OH?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Grover Hill, OH?

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

Can I get tested in Grover Hill, OH without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Grover Hill, OH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Paulding County?

Paulding County reported ~219 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Ohio average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Ohio without a parent?

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

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Grover Hill, OH?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Grover Hill, OH?

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.

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