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STD Testing in Jay, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases are reported in Orleans County at a rate 53% lower than the US average. If you're looking to get tested in Jay, Vermont before a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, clinics can offer same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you schedule around your availability. Options are listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Jay, VT

5 testing options are listed for Jay, VT. The nearest, Northern Tier Center for Health, is about 9.5 miles away. Compare 2 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 9.5 miles

Northern Tier Center for Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews

Northern Tier Center for Health in Richford pairs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for any bacterial infections found, so a single appointment resolves what it can on the spot. Fees run on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
44 Main Street, Suite 200 Richford, VT 05476
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
Community health center 13.6 miles

Northern Express Care Newport

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Review sources

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Northern Express Care Newport, based in Newport, carries federal health center designation, which means STI screening fees slide with your income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI testing covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia without an appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
137 Main Street, Apartment 102, Newport, VT 05855
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Review sources

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 49.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Industrial Med Testing, Inc

Results in 1–2 days
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Review sources

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 25 reviews
Address
220 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 52.9 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD1
Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
16 Degrandpre Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 54.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Jay, VT

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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Jay, VT

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Jay, 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 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

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

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 Jay, VT

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

  • Laboratory North Country Hospital

    189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Newport Cboc

    1734 Crawford Farm Road, Newport, VT 05855

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Jay. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Erick Lavallee, MD

    Family medicine · 44 Main Street, Richford

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  • Jay Dege, MD

    Family medicine · 137 Main Street, Newport

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  • Steven Goldstein, MD

    OB-GYN · 81 Medical Village Drive, Newport

    Directions

  • Peter Stuart, MD

    OB-GYN · 81 Medical Village Drive, Newport

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  • Mahmood Vaezzadeh, MD

    OB-GYN · 186 Medical Village Drive, Newport

    Directions

  • Lorne Babb, MD

    Family medicine · 84 Water Tower Road, Enosburg Falls

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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 Jay, VT

Compare the pharmacies closest to Jay, VT. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Enosburg Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 28 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Jay, VT.

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 Jay, 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 Orleans County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Orleans County, the county that includes Jay, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#4 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 71% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Orleans County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Orleans County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Orleans County vs the state average
Infection Orleans County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
232.6 64 cases ▲ 15%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.1 8 cases ▼ 14%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — 1.4 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 Orleans County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Orleans County, chlamydia has risen from 178.9 to 232.6 per 100,000 (30%), and gonorrhea has risen from 7.3 to 29.1 per 100,000 (299%).

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 Jay, VT

Adults uninsured
5.3%
Orleans County
No routine checkup
21.2%
Orleans County
Primary-care ratio
1,377 : 1
Orleans County

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Orleans County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Orleans County (2023)

People living with HIV
54 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
59

Orleans County HIV care continuum (2023)

Orleans County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Orleans County residents living with HIV, 46.2% are in care · 30.8% 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 Orleans County tests for syphilis.

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

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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About Jay, VT

Testing in Jay means knowing your nearest clinic is likely a short drive: the town itself has no on-site facility, but VT 105 connects you to services in and around the region that serve this part of Orleans County. That distance is real, and worth factoring in when you're thinking about getting screened, especially if you're juggling work or school schedules. Young adults here, late teens through their thirties, often find that confidential testing fits better into their lives when they can plan the trip rather than stumble into care by accident. The clinics listed on this page offer that planning window: you call ahead, you know what to expect, and you walk in without your neighbor's eyes on you. That matters in a tight-knit place where you might see the same faces at the grocery store or the gas station.

Routine screening catches things early, before symptoms force the issue. Whether you're new to the area, newly partnered, or just overdue for a checkup, the providers available in and around Jay take your privacy seriously. It's not a courtesy, it's how they work. Getting tested here is straightforward once you make the appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Jay, VT

Walkability 7.04 / 20 · Below average

At 7.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Jay 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Jay, Vermont, EasySTD

Jay sits in Orleans County, ZIP 5859. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Jay Peak
  • Burnt Mountain
  • Carleton Mountain
  • North Jay Peak
  • Doll Peak
  • Gilpin Mountain

Major routes

  • VT 105 (Vermont Route 105)

Reference

STD testing in Jay, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Jay-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
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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 Jay 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.

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

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Jay, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Newport, VT?

Newport, VT is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Jay, VT without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Jay, VT?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Orleans County?

Orleans County reported ~233 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Vermont average.

How long do results take near Jay, VT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Jay, VT?

At-home kits mail to 5859: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

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