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STD Testing in Ignacio, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

La Plata County reports about 16 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. People in Ignacio, Colorado testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care have options that balance cost, speed, and convenience. Below are choices at public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Ignacio, CO

3 testing options are listed for Ignacio, CO. The nearest, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, is about 1.0 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 1.0 miles

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Clinic in Ignacio runs STI care by appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: that visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance.

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Herpes Testing Handled Here, No Second Stop

Skip the herpes test at most clinics and you leave with an incomplete picture: then come the extra appointments, the separate lab, the gap between exposure and answer. Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Clinic in Ignacio includes herpes in its testing panel, closing that gap at the same appointment where everything else gets handled.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
69 Capote Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Most reviewed 13.2 miles

CommonSpirit

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 861 reviews

CommonSpirit in Durango covers the full bacterial and viral panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, and rapid or conventional HIV) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and a sliding-scale fee that reaches zero for every patient. An appointment is required.

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Every Service Here Runs at No Cost

All services at CommonSpirit carry no fee, which means the sliding scale doesn't just lower the bill. It eliminates it. Testing, treatment, vaccines, and ongoing HIV or hepatitis management are all delivered without a charge reaching the patient.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed In-House, No Outside Provider Needed

CommonSpirit prescribes both PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and PEP for post-exposure management directly, no outside prescriber required. For someone paying cash or without an established primary care relationship, having both medications available through one clinic removes a significant logistical gap.

Hepatitis C Treatment Begins and Continues Here

CommonSpirit treats hepatitis C on-site, carrying care past the antibody stage into the direct-acting antiviral regimen itself. That means a patient whose infection is confirmed here moves into treatment at the same clinic, with the same providers managing the full course.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1010 Three Springs Boulevard, Suite 255 Durango, CO 81301
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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301 15.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 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 Ignacio, CO

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 Ignacio, CO

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ignacio, 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 Ignacio, CO

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

  • Mercy Hospital

    1010 Three Springs Boulevard, Durango, CO 81301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Pathology Services

    115 Ponderosa Park Drive, Durango, CO 81301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Animas Surgical Hospital - Asce

    1266 Escalante Drive, Durango, CO 81301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 55 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ignacio. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 28 offer telehealth.

  • Jennifer Martin, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 480 Wolverine Drive, Bayfield

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  • Logan Reimer, MD

    Internal medicine · 1 Mercado Street, Durango

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  • Cesar Tula, MD

    Internal medicine · 1 Mercado Street, Durango

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  • Susan Echt, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1 Mercado Street, Durango

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  • Monica Rodgers, MD

    Family medicine · 150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango

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  • David Brown, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 316 Sawyer Drive, Durango

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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 Ignacio, CO

No pharmacy near Ignacio, CO 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ignacio, CO.

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 Ignacio, 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 La Plata County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in La Plata County, the county that includes Ignacio, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, La Plata County vs Colorado vs U.S.

La Plata County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = La Plata County vs the state average
Infection La Plata County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
304.9 172 cases ▼ 30%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
76.2 43 cases ▼ 41%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
16 9 cases ≈ the state average
16 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.3 3 cases ▼ 49%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.6 6 cases ▼ 63%
28.4 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 La Plata County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in La Plata County, chlamydia has fallen from 368.5 to 304.9 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 102.4 to 76.2 per 100,000 (26%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.6 to 16 per 100,000 (27%).

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 Ignacio, CO

Adults uninsured
11.9%
No routine checkup
27.5%
No transportation
12.2%
Binge drinking
17.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
21.8%
Below poverty line
15.4%
Primary-care ratio
760 : 1
La Plata County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 72.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 26th 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 La Plata County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in La Plata County (2023)

People living with HIV
126 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
98

La Plata County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among La Plata County residents living with HIV, 80.6% are in care · 71% 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 La Plata County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ignacio, CO

Many people land in Ignacio because family is here: a parent's job at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, roots that run back generations, or simply the pull of staying close to people who matter. That rootedness shapes how health decisions feel in a town where households often span three generations under one roof and most adults juggle multiple shifts. Quiet doesn't mean isolated; it means your neighbor's cousin might work at the clinic, or you'll run into someone at the grocery store weeks after your visit. STI testing in and around Ignacio stays between you and the provider, a boundary that matters especially when you're figuring out sexual health in a place where privacy requires intention rather than anonymity. The clinics and urgent care facilities listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't performance, it's how care actually works here.

Young adults in their late teens through thirties, when routine screening becomes part of normal health maintenance, have access to straightforward testing without the weight of small-town assumptions. Getting tested doesn't demand a long drive or a story you have to rehearse. Local providers handle screening with the same directness they bring to any other health concern, and results move through channels that respect what you've chosen to keep private. If you're navigating sexual health at any stage (new relationship, routine checkup, or peace of mind) the resources available here treat it as exactly what it is.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ignacio, CO

Walkability 5.13 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ignacio 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Ignacio, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81137 snapshot

Residents
5,662
Median age
44.2
Median income
$64,226

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81137 area around Ignacio: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ignacio alone.

Ignacio sits in La Plata County, ZIP 81137. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
  • Rattlesnake Hill

Major routes

  • CO 172 (Goddard Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Ignacio, CO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in La Plata County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Colorado 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 an Ignacio-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 Ignacio 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 Colorado

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Ignacio, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Durango, CO instead?

Possibly, Durango, CO is close; compare it by distance against Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ignacio, CO?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Ignacio, CO?

Yes, CommonSpirit (13.2 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Ignacio, CO?

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 La Plata County?

About 305 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Colorado average.

Where do I get PrEP around Ignacio, CO?

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

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

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

What HIV tests can I get?

Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.

Can HPV cause cancer?

Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time, which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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