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STD Testing in Irvona, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Clearfield County runs about 84% lower than the US average. If you have a one-time concern or want regular check-ups in Irvona, Pennsylvania, consider that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own schedule. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Irvona, PA

6 testing options are listed for Irvona, PA. The nearest, Glendale Area Medical Association, is about 2.0 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 2.0 miles

Glendale Area Medical Association

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews

Glendale Area Medical Association in Coalport runs by appointment, so calling ahead is the entry point: once you're in, a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, family planning, and hepatitis A and B vaccines on a sliding-scale fee.

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Spanish Care Keeps STI Treatment on Track

When a language gap interrupts STI care at Glendale Area Medical Association in Coalport, treatment stalls: a prescription goes unfilled, a follow-up gets skipped, and an infection persists longer than it should. Care delivered in Spanish here closes that gap at the appointment itself, not afterward.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
850 Main Street, Coalport, PA 16627
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.6 miles

Primary Health Network

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Primary Health Network in Cherry Tree runs by appointment, so you schedule rather than wait, and a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB, with HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available and fees on a sliding scale.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1555 Shawna Road, Cherry Tree, PA 15724
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
615 Howard Ave 1st Floor, Altoona, PA 16601 19.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Station Medical Center-UPMC Altoona

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
1404 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 19.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Logan Medical Building -UPMC Altoona

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
800 S. Logan Boulevard, Holidaysburg, PA 16648 24.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 97 reviews
Address
200 Prushok Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 24.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 Irvona, PA

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 Irvona, PA

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Irvona, 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 Irvona, PA

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

  • Truchoice Diagnostics

    135 Midway Drive, Suite A, Dubois, PA 15801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Dubois Dermatology & Cosmetics

    105 Beaver Drive, Suite 100, Dubois, PA 15801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Dubois Cboc

    5690 Shaffer Road, Dubois, PA 15801

    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 Irvona. 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 Irvona, PA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 274 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Irvona. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 47 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 Irvona, PA

No pharmacy near Irvona, PA 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.

  • Leyos Pharmacy

    1.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Rxvip

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Patton Pharmacy and V&S Variety

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mainline Pharmacy Hastings

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Woodward Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • City Drugs of Curwensville

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Irvona, PA.

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 Irvona, 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 Clearfield County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Clearfield County, the county that includes Irvona, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#54 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Clearfield County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Clearfield County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Clearfield County vs the state average
Infection Clearfield County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
128.4 99 cases ▼ 70%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
9.1 7 cases ▼ 94%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.6 2 cases ▼ 71%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.9 3 cases ▼ 66%
11.4 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 Clearfield County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 24% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Clearfield County, chlamydia has fallen from 162.6 to 128.4 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31 to 9.1 per 100,000 (71%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.2 to 2.6 per 100,000 (77%).

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 Irvona, PA

Adults uninsured
6.4%
Clearfield County
Below poverty line
23.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,164 : 1
Clearfield County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Clearfield County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Clearfield County (2023)

People living with HIV
149 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
129

Clearfield County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Clearfield County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 71.7% 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 Clearfield County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Irvona, PA

Irvona's economy has long turned on coal and timber, rhythms that still shape the valley's character: seasons of heavy work, tight-knit crews, and the kind of community where people know one another's business. That same closeness, though, can make health decisions feel personal in ways that matter. Young adults moving through their late teens and thirties, whether staying put or working trades that bring them in and out of the area, often need STI screening without fanfare, and confidentiality isn't negotiable when you run into someone at the store or the diner. Testing available in and around Irvona is listed on this page, with clinics and providers who understand that routine screening is medical care, not social disclosure.

Results remain private; your test history doesn't travel. The care you receive is the same whether you're from here or passing through. A few miles away, the landscape rises toward DeWitt Hill and the Coalport Area Coal Museum, anchors of local memory. That same attention to what matters, to keeping the past visible and the present on steady ground, applies to health decisions made quietly and with confidence.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Irvona, PA

Walkability 4.96 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Irvona 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 Irvona, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 16656 snapshot

Residents
1,206
Median age
46
Median income
$46,081

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 16656 area around Irvona: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Irvona alone.

Irvona sits in Clearfield County, ZIP 16656. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • DeWitt Hill
  • Dickerman Hill
  • Coalport Area Coal Museum
  • Singleton Hill

Reference

STD testing in Irvona, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Irvona, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Irvona, PA?

The closest is Glendale Area Medical Association (2 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Irvona, PA?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Irvona, PA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Irvona, PA?

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 Clearfield County?

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

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

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

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

Should I test even without symptoms yet?

Absolutely; screening is designed for the symptom-free stage, just wait until the window period closes.

What samples are used for STD testing near Irvona, PA?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Should I get tested for herpes near Irvona, PA?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

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