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STD Testing in Ingram, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Kerr County reported gonorrhea is about 76% lower than the US average. If you live in Ingram, Texas, and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, community clinics tend to be low-cost or free, while private labs often provide faster results and more flexible scheduling. Look below for available options.

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STD testing near Ingram, TX

6 testing options are listed for Ingram, TX. The nearest, Clinical Pathology Labs, is about 5.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

6.3 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Kerrville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: each visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and STI counseling, with fees scaled to income and Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
819 Water Street, Suite 290 Kerrville, TX 78028
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
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Highest rated 6.8 miles

Raphael Community Free Clinic

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Raphael Community Free Clinic in Kerrville runs its STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C) alongside on-site hepatitis C treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and same-visit bacterial treatment, by appointment, with every service provided at no fee.

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No Fee Means No Fee, Full Stop

Sliding-scale and reduced-cost models still leave a number at the end of the visit. Raphael Community Free Clinic in Kerrville charges nothing, not for the test, not for the vaccine, not for treatment. The fee is zero across every service the clinic offers.

Full STI Care Conducted in Spanish

Raphael Community Free Clinic in Kerrville delivers its care in Spanish, not through a relay or an add-on, but as a core part of how services run. For someone navigating a positive result, a treatment plan, or a vaccine schedule, that means every clinical conversation happens in the language that carries the most weight.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays at This Clinic

A hepatitis C diagnosis that sends you to a specialist means a second appointment, a longer wait, and a gap where treatment hasn't started. Raphael Community Free Clinic in Kerrville closes that gap, treatment happens on-site, so the path from confirmed diagnosis to active care doesn't pass through another door.

Tests & treats
Address
1807 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
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 – 4:29 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 49 reviews
Address
711 Lehmann Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 5.9 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 216 reviews
Address
430 West Bandera Road, Boerne, TX 78006 36.3 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 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 106 reviews
Address
124 East Bandera Road, Boerne, TX 78006 36.8 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 256 reviews
Address
9234 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249 49.9 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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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 Ingram, TX

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 Ingram, TX

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

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

  • South Texas HCS - Kerrville

    3600 Memorial Blvd Building 11 2A, Kerrville, TX 78028

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 108 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ingram. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 47 offer telehealth.

  • David Sprouse, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 212 Wesley Drive, Kerrville

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  • Michael Shaffer, MD

    Family medicine · 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville

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  • Travis Mccubbin, DO

    Family medicine · 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville

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  • Adrienne Workman, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville

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  • Fred Salley, MD

    Family medicine · 575 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville

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  • Jarrod Wiggins, MD

    Family medicine · 575 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville

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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 Ingram, TX

No pharmacy near Ingram, TX 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kerrville Drug

    4.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Trubi1

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Ackman Pharmacy

    5.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 5.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 5.9 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ingram, TX.

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 Ingram, 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 Kerr County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kerr County, the county that includes Ingram, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#232 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 9% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kerr County vs Texas vs U.S.

Kerr County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Kerr County vs the state average
Infection Kerr County Texas United States
Chlamydia
128 69 cases ▼ 74%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.7 23 cases ▼ 76%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.4 4 cases ▼ 51%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.4 4 cases ▼ 72%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.1 6 cases ▼ 75%
44.3 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 Kerr County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 36% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kerr County, chlamydia has fallen from 222.4 to 128 per 100,000 (42%), gonorrhea has fallen from 79.9 to 42.7 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.9 to 7.4 per 100,000 (289%).

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 Ingram, TX

Adults uninsured
14.5%
No routine checkup
21.1%
Binge drinking
15.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.7%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,236 : 1
Kerr County
  • Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 74th 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 Kerr County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kerr County (2023)

People living with HIV
130 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
96

Kerr County HIV care continuum (2020)

Kerr County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kerr County residents living with HIV, 63.8% are in care · 53.4% 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 Kerr County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ingram, TX

Lions Park sits at the center of Ingram's social rhythm, where families gather and neighbors cross paths. A reminder that in a town where people stay and build lives, health matters run deep. Testing for STIs here is a straightforward health decision, not a rare or shameful one. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve Ingram and surrounding areas with the same matter-of-fact approach: confidentiality is standard practice, results are yours alone, and screening fits into the regular care most residents expect.

Ingram's households tend toward the multigenerational: grandparents, parents, and young adults under one roof or nearby. That closeness can make people hesitant to seek testing locally, but confidentiality laws mean your visit and your results genuinely stay private. Providers here understand that concern and work to keep visits discreet. Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a meaningful part of the community, many building careers and families of their own.

For them and for anyone with questions about exposure or routine screening, testing available in and around Ingram removes a barrier to peace of mind. The step of getting tested is simple; the relief afterward is real.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ingram, TX

Walkability 5.19 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.19/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ingram 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Ingram, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78025 snapshot

Residents
5,060
Median age
47.4
Median income
$65,699

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78025 area around Ingram: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ingram alone.

Ingram sits in Kerr County, ZIP 78025. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Old Ingram
  • Lions Park
  • Mary Ann Kent Byas Chambers Morriss
  • Nichols Cemetery
  • Henderson Cemetery (Two miles north)
  • Site of Sherman's Mill

Major routes

  • TX 39 (State Highway 39)
  • TX 27 (Junction Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Ingram, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Ingram, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ingram, TX?

The closest is Clinical Pathology Labs (5.9 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ingram, TX?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Ingram, TX?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Ingram, TX?

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 Kerr County?

About 128 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

How long do results take near Ingram, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Is new discharge a reason to test?

Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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