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STD Testing in Jeffers Gardens, OR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Clatsop County are about 74% lower than the US average. Whether you need a one-time check for gonorrhea in Jeffers Gardens, Oregon, or regular STI screenings, choosing between community clinics and private labs depends on your budget and schedule. Below, we list your testing options.

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STD testing near Jeffers Gardens, OR

6 testing options are listed for Jeffers Gardens, OR. The nearest, Clatsop County Public Health, is about 2.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Clatsop County Public Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Clatsop County Public Health, Astoria's county health department, folds STI testing into a broader public health infrastructure: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee with same-visit bacterial treatment, by appointment, with Spanish-language care available.

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Spanish Spoken Directly, Not Patched Together

Plenty of clinics offer a language line as an afterthought. At Clatsop County Public Health in Astoria, Spanish-language care is woven into the visit itself: meaning history, results, and next steps are handled in Spanish without a delay or a third voice in the room.

PrEP Prescribed Here, Monitored Here

Clatsop County Public Health prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, not as add-ons, but as clinical services the department maintains. PrEP requires ongoing HIV and kidney-function monitoring, and that follow-up care stays in-house rather than being handed off elsewhere.

Hepatitis C Testing Beyond the Standard Four

The standard four-infection panel leaves hepatitis C off the table entirely. Clatsop County Public Health tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment covers a meaningfully wider picture of bloodborne and sexual health risk.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
820 Exchange Street, Suite 100 Astoria, OR 97103
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
3.0 miles

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Astoria tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections when results call for it. Fees run on a sliding scale, and appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2158 Exchange Street, Suite 304 Astoria, OR 97103
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
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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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 Jeffers Gardens, OR

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 STD testing in Jeffers Gardens, OR

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Jeffers Gardens, OR

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

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital Laboratory

    2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Clear Choice Dermatology

    1609 South Main Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Jeffers Gardens. 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.

Clinicians near Jeffers Gardens, OR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 25 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Jeffers Gardens. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 offer telehealth.

  • Laurie Belknap, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 171 South Hwy 101, Warrenton

  • Angela Nairn, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2055 Exchange Street, Astoria

  • Sarah Humphrey, MD

    OB-GYN · 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria

  • Allison Snyder, MD

    OB-GYN · 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria

  • Patience Pine, MD

    Family medicine · 2158 Exchange Street, Astoria

  • Rebecca Josephson, MD

    OB-GYN · 2265 Exchange Street, Astoria

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.

Pharmacies near Jeffers Gardens, OR

No pharmacy near Jeffers Gardens, OR 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.

  • Thrifty Payless

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Genoa Healthcare

    2.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Paramount Drug

    2.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 2.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Astoria Pharmacy

    3.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Jeffers Gardens, OR.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Jeffers Gardens, 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.

STDs & HIV in Clatsop County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Clatsop County, the county that includes Jeffers Gardens, compare with Oregon and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#22 of 36 Oregon counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Clatsop County vs Oregon vs U.S.

Clatsop County Oregon U.S. ▲▼ = Clatsop County vs the state average
Infection Clatsop County Oregon United States
Chlamydia
216.5 89 cases ▼ 40%
362.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
46.2 19 cases ▼ 61%
117.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9 2 cases ▼ 74%
19.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.9 2 cases ▼ 49%
9.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.9 2 cases ▼ 75%
19.7 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.

Reported STD rates in Clatsop County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Clatsop County, chlamydia has fallen from 326.3 to 216.5 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 56 to 46.2 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.9 to 4.9 per 100,000.

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 Jeffers Gardens, OR

Adults uninsured
8.1%
No routine checkup
25.8%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
27.5%
Below poverty line
13.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,608 : 1
Clatsop County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Clatsop County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Clatsop County (2023)

People living with HIV
155 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
113

Clatsop County HIV care continuum (2023)

Clatsop County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Clatsop County residents living with HIV, 71.4% are in care · 62.5% 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 Clatsop County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Jeffers Gardens, OR

The Astoria-Megler Bridge arcs over the Columbia just beyond Jeffers Gardens' edge, a daily landmark for a community where nearly seven in ten households own their homes and most are raising families under one roof. That ownership majority shapes how health decisions get made here: often jointly, worked around shared schedules, school pickups, and the kind of modest budgets that a $990 monthly rent or a fixed mortgage already stretches thin. With fewer than one in ten households clearing six figures and unemployment running notably high, an unplanned expense or a midday appointment can be a genuine obstacle, not a minor inconvenience.

That calculus lands hardest on people in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI transmission tends to concentrate and when the habit of routine screening is still forming. Clatsop County's STI figures give that math some weight. Staying current on screening is less an abstract health goal than a practical response to what the county data actually shows about transmission in this region.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Jeffers Gardens, OR

Walkability 9.85 / 20 · Below average

At 9.85/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Jeffers Gardens 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 Jeffers Gardens, Oregon, EasySTD

ZIP 97103 snapshot

Residents
17,738
Median age
41.3
Median income
$75,080

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 97103 area around Jeffers Gardens: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Jeffers Gardens alone.

Jeffers Gardens sits in Clatsop County, ZIP 97103. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • CG-30604
  • Norris & Mattie Staples Residence
  • Astoria Column
  • Astoria Victory Monument
  • Flavel House
  • Oregon Film Museum

Neighborhoods & communities

  • South Slope
  • Tide Point
  • Uniontown
  • Doughboy
  • Astoria
  • Downtown
  • Uppertown

Major routes

  • US 101 (Oregon Coast Highway)
  • East Harbor Street
  • US 30 (West Marine Drive)

STD testing in Jeffers Gardens, OR: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Jeffers Gardens 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 Oregon

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

Two things that actually depend on Oregon 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 Oregon, 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)

Oregon 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 Oregon

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Jeffers Gardens, OR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Astoria, OR instead?

Possibly, Astoria, OR is close; compare it by distance against Clatsop County Public Health.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Jeffers Gardens, OR?

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

Is there free STD testing near Jeffers Gardens, OR?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Jeffers Gardens, OR?

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 Clatsop County?

About 217 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Oregon average.

How long do results take near Jeffers Gardens, OR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Jeffers Gardens, OR?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

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