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

Syphilis reports in Lake County run about 22% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or follow a regular testing schedule in Hough Springs, California, consider the trade-offs: public clinics offer lower costs, private labs deliver faster results, and at-home kits provide convenience. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Hough Springs, CA

6 testing options are listed for Hough Springs, CA. The nearest, Planned Parenthood Northern California, is about 13.9 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.

Closest to you 13.9 miles

Planned Parenthood Northern California

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Planned Parenthood Northern California in Clearlake requires an appointment and covers the full bacterial and viral panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and rapid HIV) on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and Spanish spoken on-site.

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Spanish Spoken Fluently, Not Patched Together

Most clinics route non-English speakers through on-call interpretation, introducing lag and awkwardness into sensitive conversations. At Planned Parenthood Northern California in Clearlake, Spanish is spoken directly by staff, and interpretation services extend to other languages, so the exchange is direct, not mediated.

Minors Can Be Seen Without Parental Disclosure

Many family planning providers require parental consent or notification for patients under 18, which stops younger people from seeking care at all. As a Title X clinic, Planned Parenthood Northern California in Clearlake provides legally confidential services to minors. The record stays between patient and provider.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Clearlake

Planned Parenthood Northern California in Clearlake prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning ongoing HIV prevention medication is managed at the same clinic handling your testing. No separate infectious disease referral needed to get started or stay on treatment.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
14671 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.7 miles

Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 84 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Hough Springs. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
15322 Lakeshore Drive Suite 101, 102 And 201, Clearlake, CA 95422
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
5124 Hill Road East, Lakeport, CA 95453 16.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 2:30 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 3.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews
Address
1025 Bridge Street, Colusa, CA 95932 32.8 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 3.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
421 March Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448 39.5 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 2.9 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Address
8465 Old Redwood Hway, Windsor, CA 95492 44.0 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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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 Hough Springs, 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 Hough Springs, CA

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hough Springs, 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 Hough Springs, CA

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

  • Eye Associates Medical Group

    14709 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport, CA 95453

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Adventist Health Clear Lake

    15630 18th Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 35 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hough Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 offer telehealth.

  • Estrelania Williams, MD

    OB-GYN · 15630 18th Avenue, Clearlake

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  • Cara Eberhardt, MD

    Family medicine · 15322 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake

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  • Steven Wirth, MD

    Family medicine · 5335 Lakeshore Boulevard, Lakeport

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  • Stephen Bradley, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5375 Lakeshore Boulevard, Lakeport

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  • Alexander Ludwig, DO

    Family medicine · 5196 Hill Road East, Lakeport

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  • Amanda Reiner, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport

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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 Hough Springs, CA

No pharmacy near Hough Springs, 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.

  • Lucerne Pharmacy

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

  • Lake Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Morans Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Hough Springs, 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 Hough Springs, 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 Lake County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lake County, the county that includes Hough Springs, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Lake County California U.S. ▲▼ = Lake County vs the state average
Infection Lake County California United States
Chlamydia
340.3 231 cases ▼ 31%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
123.8 84 cases ▼ 35%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
19.2 13 cases ▲ 18%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.4 3 cases ▼ 77%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
36.8 25 cases ▼ 21%
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 Lake County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lake County, chlamydia has fallen from 359.4 to 340.3 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 164.3 to 123.8 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 36.7 to 19.2 per 100,000 (48%).

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 Hough Springs, CA

Adults uninsured
9.3%
No routine checkup
26.4%
No transportation
10.2%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
25%
Below poverty line
16.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,371 : 1
Lake County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Lake County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lake County (2023)

People living with HIV
248 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
131 · PnR 10.71

Lake County HIV care continuum (2023)

Lake County recorded 12.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lake County residents living with HIV, 87.7% are in care · 81.2% 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 Lake County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hough Springs, CA

Hough Springs, in Lake County, California, is a small, rural community, where only about 7% of adults have finished college, and it skews toward single, unmarried adults. Steady work can be harder to find, with unemployment around 8.3%. Out here, the nearest clinic can be a real drive, so at-home test kits and telehealth carry much of the load, with an in-person visit when it's needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hough Springs, CA

Walkability 10.84 / 20 · Above average

Hough Springs scores 10.84/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Hough Springs, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95458 snapshot

Residents
3,365
Median age
41.7
Median income
$49,004

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95458 area around Hough Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hough Springs alone.

Hough Springs sits in Lake County, ZIP 95458. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Split Rock
  • Chocolate Peak
  • Reister Rock
  • Reister Knoll
  • Pacific Point

Reference

STD testing in Hough Springs, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Lake 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 Hough Springs-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 Hough Springs 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 Hough Springs, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Hough Springs, CA?

The closest is Planned Parenthood Northern California (13.9 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free HIV testing near Hough Springs, CA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Hough Springs, CA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Lake County?

About 340 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

Can I get PrEP near Hough Springs, CA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

How do at-home STD kits work near Hough Springs, CA?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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