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STD Testing in Jagual, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in San Lorenzo Municipio run about 65% lower than the US average. If you are in Jagual, Puerto Rico before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, clinics are often free or low-cost, while private labs offer faster results and more scheduling options. See the list below to weigh your options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Jagual, PR

3 testing options are listed for Jagual, PR. The nearest, NeoMed Center-San Lorenzo, is about 3.0 miles away. Compare 3 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 3.0 miles

NeoMed Center-San Lorenzo

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 188 reviews

NeoMed Center-San Lorenzo, in San Lorenzo, carries federal qualification as a community health center. A designation that requires sliding-scale fees tied to household income. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs adjusted to what patients can actually pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
11 Calle Condado, San Lorenzo, PR 00754
Website
Community health center 3.0 miles

Cossma

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Cossma, in San Lorenzo, schedules appointments for STI screening that covers syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing within a single visit. Federally qualified and NHSC-affiliated, it ties fees to income on a sliding scale, so cost adjusts to what each patient actually earns.

Sliding-scale
Address
Calle Muñoz Rivera, Núm. 186, San Lorenzo, PR 00754
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 3.0 miles

Cossma San Lorenzo - Lot

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Cossma San Lorenzo - Lot, serving San Lorenzo under federally qualified health center standing, extends sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) to patients at fees calibrated to household income, no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
Calle MuñOz Rivera #181 Lot 158, San Lorenzo, PR 00754
Website

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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 Jagual, PR

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 Jagual, PR

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Jagual, 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 Jagual, PR

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

  • Laboratorio Clinico Hato

    Carr 183, Km 7, Hm 7, Bo Hato, San Lorenzo, PR 00754

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Licer

    Munoz Rivera No 5, San Lorenzo, PR 00754

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Cossma SAN Lorenzo

    Calle Munoz Rivera # 181, Lote 186, San Lorenzo, PR 00754

    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 Jagual. 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 Jagual, PR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 907 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Jagual. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 58 offer telehealth.

  • Marcos Parrilla Rios, MD

    Internal medicine · 108 Calle Jose To, San Lorenzo

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  • Marilyn Ruiz, MD

    Family medicine · Ctro De Med De Fam, San Lorenzo

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  • Nydia Perez, MD

    Internal medicine · San Lorenzo Mall Local, San Lorenzo

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  • Maricarmen Martinez Aponte, MD

    Internal medicine · 11 Calle Condado, San Lorenzo

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  • Ana Martinez, MD

    Internal medicine · V43 Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas

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  • Veronica Mendoza Castro, MD

    Internal medicine · C/21 S-2 Ave Munoz Marin, Caguas

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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 Jagual, PR

No pharmacy near Jagual, PR 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.

  • Farmacia San Lorenzo

    3.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Caridad

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tu Farmacia Movil

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Ruiz Belvis de Caguas

    5.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Jagual, PR.

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 Jagual, 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 San Lorenzo Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Lorenzo Municipio, the municipio that includes Jagual, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 69% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, San Lorenzo Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

San Lorenzo Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = San Lorenzo Municipio vs the state average
Infection San Lorenzo Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
171.7 64 cases ▲ 6%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
40.3 15 cases ▲ 9%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24.2 9 cases ▲ 78%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
21.5 8 cases ▲ 10%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.4 2 cases ▼ 65%
15.6 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 San Lorenzo Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 39% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Lorenzo Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 58.4 to 171.7 per 100,000 (194%), gonorrhea has risen from 5.3 to 40.3 per 100,000 (660%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 24.2 per 100,000 (796%).

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 Jagual, PR

  • Medically Underserved Area

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 San Lorenzo Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Lorenzo Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
320 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
18 · PnR 1.2

San Lorenzo Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

San Lorenzo Municipio recorded 15 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Lorenzo Municipio residents living with HIV, 66% are in care · 57% 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 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 San Lorenzo Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Jagual, PR

Many are likely to be in their late teens and twenties, forming relationships and trying to establish a sense of stability in their lives. For those living in Jagual, the struggle to balance work and personal life can be particularly difficult, given the limited public transportation options and the need to drive long distances to access basic services. In a county where the rural spread stretches far and wide, the nearest clinic may be a drive away, requiring residents to weigh the costs of transportation against the need for healthcare.

For those living on a tight budget, this can be a daunting decision, especially for those who rely on rent rather than owning a home. The typical rent of $415 a month can be a significant burden, making it even more challenging for young adults to prioritize healthcare. For those earning a good income, the cost of transportation to the nearest clinic can be a concern, especially when factoring in the cost of a car and insurance.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Jagual, PR

Walkability 3.34 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Jagual 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 Jagual, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Jagual sits in San Lorenzo Municipio, ZIP 754. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cerro Gregorio
  • Piedra Reinada
  • Piedra Blanca
  • Cerro Santa Ana
  • Cerro de Nuestra Madre
  • Cerro La Santa

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Parcelas Viejas de Jagual
  • Parcelas Nuevas de Jagual
  • Parcelas Los Rosales
  • Quebrada Honda
  • Quemados
  • Urb. Los Paseos
  • Cayaguás
  • Sector Parcelas Tomás de Castro I

Major routes

  • PR-183 (Carretera Jesús Santa Aponte)
  • PR-203 (Expreso Chayanne)

Reference

STD testing in Jagual, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in San Lorenzo Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 Jagual-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 Jagual 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Jagual, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Hacienda San Jose, PR instead?

Possibly, Hacienda San Jose, PR is close; compare it by distance against Cossma.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Jagual, PR?

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

Can I get tested in Jagual, PR without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Jagual, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in San Lorenzo Municipio?

About 172 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Jagual, PR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Do I need a second test later?

Yes if the first test was early; recheck a few weeks out for chlamydia/gonorrhea and up to ~3 months for HIV/syphilis.

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.

What samples are used for STD testing near Jagual, PR?

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

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