Gonorrhea cases in Citrus County run about 75% lower than the U.S. average. Whether you're checking for a one-time concern or getting regular check-ups in Inverness Highlands South, Florida, consider the convenience: some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. We can point you to both options.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Inverness Highlands South, FL. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 2.1 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Inverness-Behavioral Health Hub, in Inverness, carries federal qualification that obligates it to accept patients regardless of ability to pay. Making it a real option for cash-paying or uninsured residents. Sliding-scale fees cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with no appointment needed to walk in.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Langley Health Services in Inverness is a community health center where STI care sits alongside family planning, giving gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing a clinical home with same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and fees scaled to income on an appointment basis.
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English
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
HCA Florida in Inverness requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, and that single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis B testing, plus STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, with fees billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Inverness Highlands South. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, in Lecanto, accepts Medicaid and applies sliding-scale fees to its full panel (rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and Spanish spoken on-site.
Spanish is a working language here, not routed through a separate service, and formal interpretation is available for other languages. For a patient managing PrEP adherence or an HIV care plan, the ability to discuss dosing schedules and lab results in a primary language directly with staff changes the precision of that conversation.
Without Ryan White backing, a positive HIV result at a testing clinic often means a separate appointment at a separate facility before medication management begins. A gap that costs weeks and sometimes loses people to follow-up entirely. At the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, Ryan White funding keeps HIV medical treatment and medication adherence counseling inside the same clinic that ran the test.
Leaving a clinic with only a negative result and no prevention plan means a separate search for a PrEP prescriber, a delay that carries real exposure risk for anyone in an ongoing high-risk situation. Florida Department of Health in Citrus County prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, and carries a dedicated PrEP program for uninsured patients.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Inverness Highlands South, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Citrus 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.
502 West Highland Boulevard, Inverness, FL 34452
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
4314 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34428
CMS-certified lab
525 North Dacie Point, Lecanto, FL 34461
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Inverness Highlands South. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 782 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Inverness Highlands South. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 239 offer telehealth.
Michael Ednie, MD
Family medicine · 906 Eden Drive, Inverness
Thomas Antony, MD
OB-GYN · 800 Medical Court East, Inverness
Samir Shakfeh, MD
OB-GYN · 800 Medical Court East, Inverness
Brian Slaby, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 330 South Line Avenue, Inverness
Jonathan Jay, MD Telehealth
Urology · 609 West Highland Boulevard, Inverness
Beena Stanley, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 511 West Highland Boulevard, Inverness
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
No pharmacy near Inverness Highlands South, FL 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.
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2.5 mi Brashears Pharmacy
2.6 miCitrus Care Pharmacy
2.8 mi
5.0 mi Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Inverness Highlands South, FL.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Inverness Highlands South, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Citrus County, the county that includes Inverness Highlands South, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#65 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state
| Infection | Citrus County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 156 260 cases ▼ 69% | 498.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 45.6 76 cases ▼ 78% | 206.7 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.8 18 cases ▼ 44% | 19.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 5.4 9 cases ▼ 78% | 25.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 12.6 21 cases ▼ 67% | 37.7 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Citrus County, chlamydia has fallen from 262.6 to 156 per 100,000 (41%), gonorrhea has fallen from 81.9 to 45.6 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.9 to 10.8 per 100,000 (83%).
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
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 Citrus County.
Local HIV snapshot
Citrus County HIV care continuum (2023)
Citrus County recorded 7.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Citrus County residents living with HIV, 86.7% are in care · 78.4% 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.
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 Citrus County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Data & references
Local context
Inverness Highlands South carries the name of a Scottish county, a nod to the settlers who staked claims here generations ago. Today the landscape reflects those deep roots: homeowners who have spent decades tending properties, neighbors who've watched children grow and grandchildren arrive. The town's quieter pace appeals to retirees and those who've stepped back from the workforce, yet it also draws younger adults building lives in Citrus County. For anyone navigating sexual health in a place where familiarity runs deep, confidential STI testing in and around Inverness Highlands South becomes a straightforward health choice rather than a logistical hurdle. The testing clinics and providers listed on this page understand that discretion matters differently in a tight-knit community.
A young adult who grew up here, or someone new to the area establishing themselves, can access screening without the conversation following them home. Testing happens in clinical settings where staff see hundreds of patients annually and treat sexual health as routine preventive care, no judgment, no gossip, no exceptions. Routine screening catches infections early, when treatment is simplest and complications are prevented. Whether you're establishing care in Inverness Highlands South or simply want a health checkup, the providers available locally handle these visits with the same professionalism you'd expect anywhere else.
Getting there
At 6.47/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Inverness Highlands South 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.
ZIP 34452 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 34452 area around Inverness Highlands South: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Inverness Highlands South alone.
Inverness Highlands South sits in Citrus County, ZIP 34452. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Inverness Highlands South? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Citrus County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Florida law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Inverness Highlands South-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Inverness Highlands South 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
Two things that actually depend on Florida 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).
In Florida, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Florida 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 FloridaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Labcorp (2.1 mi); 9 options are within 30 miles.
Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.
Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 156 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Florida average.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In Florida, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.
That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.
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