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STD Testing in Hooks Mill, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Every year, gonorrhea cases in Alleghany County are 73% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test regularly in Hooks Mill, Virginia, choose between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits based on your priorities for cost, speed, and convenience. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Hooks Mill, VA

5 testing options are listed for Hooks Mill, VA. The nearest, Virginia Department of Health, is about 6.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 6.3 miles

Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Covington runs STI care through a public health department, folding testing and treatment into the same appointment-required visit on a sliding-scale fee. The standard panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and DoxyPEP available for prevention.

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DoxyPEP Prescribed Here, Ongoing Protection Secured

Virginia Department of Health in Covington prescribes DoxyPEP directly, meaning the antibiotic strategy for reducing bacterial STI risk after potential exposure is handled in the same appointment. No separate referral needed to get it into your hands.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Without a Second Trip

Leaving herpes or hepatitis C undetected means managing conditions that go unaddressed while the clock runs. Virginia Department of Health in Covington tests for both alongside the core bacterial panel, so a single visit surfaces infections that a narrower screen would miss entirely.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
321 Beech Street, Covington, VA 24426
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Carilion Clinic Rockbridge

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 121 reviews
Address
1 Health Circle, Lexington, VA 24450 26.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 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

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews
Address
204 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450 26.3 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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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
5305 Valley Park Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019 26.8 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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Labcorp

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
3988 Davis Stuart Road, Ronceverte, WV 24970 30.7 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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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 Hooks Mill, VA

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 Hooks Mill, VA

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hooks Mill, 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 Hooks Mill, VA

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

  • Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

    1 Arh Lane, Low Moor, VA 24457

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Blue Ridge Cancer Care

    1 Arh Lae Emmett Medical &, Low Moor, VA 24457

    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 Hooks Mill. 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 Hooks Mill, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 189 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hooks Mill. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 29 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 Hooks Mill, VA

No pharmacy near Hooks Mill, VA 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.

  • Alleghany Family Pharmacy

    6.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Owens Pharmacy

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 9.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 9.0 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ransones Drug

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Market Street Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Hooks Mill, VA.

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 Hooks Mill, 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 Alleghany County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Alleghany County, the county that includes Hooks Mill, compare with Virginia 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.

#104 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 22% of the state

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

Alleghany County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Alleghany County vs the state average
Infection Alleghany County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
191.8 28 cases ▼ 59%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
48 7 cases ▼ 70%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 15.8 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 Alleghany County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Alleghany County, chlamydia has fallen from 197.1 to 191.8 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 137.9 to 48 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.3 to 6.7 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Hooks Mill, VA

Adults uninsured
9.2%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
8.3%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
25.1%
Below poverty line
15.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,498 : 1
Alleghany County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 31st 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 Alleghany County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Alleghany County (2023)

People living with HIV
140 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
101

Alleghany County HIV care continuum (2022)

Alleghany County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Alleghany County residents living with HIV, 93.8% are in care · 75% 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 Alleghany County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Hooks Mill, VA

Roaring Run Furnace draws hikers and history-seekers to the edges of Hooks Mill, but the younger adults who've settled here (people in their late teens and twenties who are building relationships, changing jobs, and figuring out what staying or leaving looks like) tend to center their lives closer to the rhythms of a small, largely owner-occupied community. With nearly four in five households owning their homes, this is a place defined more by roots than by turnover, which shapes how health habits form and how quietly they can stall. That stability, though, exists alongside a labor landscape where just over half the working-age population is in the workforce at all: meaning free hours aren't always evenly distributed, and the people who have them don't necessarily have easy access to clinics.

Testing options are listed on this page, spread across a range of fees and hours, which gives residents real choices even when schedules are uneven. For younger adults in Hooks Mill, where the surrounding ridgelines of Shoemaker Knob and Iron Ore Knob mark how rural the geography actually is, that list of the options is worth bookmarking before the need feels urgent.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hooks Mill, VA

Walkability 7.52 / 20 · Below average

At 7.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hooks Mill 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 Hooks Mill, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 24426 snapshot

Residents
13,611
Median age
44.9
Median income
$51,841

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 24426 area around Hooks Mill: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hooks Mill alone.

Hooks Mill sits in Alleghany County, ZIP 24426. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Roaring Run Furnace
  • Shoemaker Knob
  • Iron Ore Knob
  • Deisher Mountain
  • Montgomery Knob
  • Pine Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Hooks Mill, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on 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 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)

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 Virginia

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 Hooks Mill, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Hooks Mill, VA?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Hooks Mill, VA?

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

Can I get tested in Hooks Mill, VA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Hooks Mill, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Alleghany County?

Alleghany County reported ~192 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Virginia average.

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

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

How long do results take near Hooks Mill, VA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

What happens after a positive result?

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

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