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STD Testing in Jerome, ID: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Jerome County reports about 491 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If living in Jerome County, Idaho and seeking STI testing options regardless of current symptoms, consider the trade-offs between local clinics and private labs for your convenience and budget. See your options below.

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STD testing near Jerome, ID

8 testing options are listed for Jerome, ID. The nearest, Family Health Services, is about 0.6 miles away. Compare 5 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 0.6 miles

Family Health Services

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Family Health Services in Jerome runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. With appointments required and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections available in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Happens Here, Not Down the Road

Without Spanish-language care at the point of service, an STI visit at Family Health Services can become two visits: one to get tested, one to actually understand the results and next steps. Family Health Services in Jerome closes that gap: counseling, treatment decisions, and follow-up planning all happen in Spanish, in the same appointment.

Hepatitis B and C Alongside the Standard Panel

Plenty of testing sites screen for the bacterial four and call it complete. Family Health Services in Jerome tests for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C as part of its panel, meaning chronic liver infections get caught in the same visit rather than surfacing later through a separate referral.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
218 West Nez Perce, Jerome, ID 83338
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.8 miles

St Lukes Clinic

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St. Lukes Clinic in Jerome tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee structure accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bacterial infections treated the same visit, with appointments required.

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Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and TB Tested Here

Beyond the standard bacterial and HIV panel, St. Lukes Clinic runs testing for herpes simplex, hepatitis B antibodies, hepatitis C antibodies, and tuberculosis. That means a single appointment can clear or confirm infections that narrower panels leave unaddressed, with hepatitis B vaccination available on-site to close any gap a negative result opens.

Clinical Care Conducted Fully in Spanish

St. Lukes Clinic in Jerome delivers care in Spanish: counseling, medication adherence education, and STI treatment conversations included. That means every clinical exchange, from exposure history to prescription guidance, runs in Spanish without routing through a separate language service.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
132 5th Avenue West, Suite 2 Jerome, ID 83338
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
9.2 miles

Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls runs STI testing and treatment through a family-practice model, covering the standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required. Same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, and PrEP and PEP are both on the menu.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed at the Same Practice

Both PrEP and PEP are prescribed directly at Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls, which means an ongoing prevention plan and an established clinical relationship. No hunting for a separate prescriber when your needs change or your regimen needs adjusting.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated Here

Without on-site hepatitis C treatment, a positive result sends you to a separate specialist. Another appointment, another intake process, another gap where treatment stalls. Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls carries the full arc: diagnosis and antiviral treatment handled within the same practice.

Herpes and Hepatitis Caught in a Single Visit

Leaving herpes or hepatitis off a panel means a separate visit, and often a separate clinic, to fill the gap, during which an active infection goes unconfirmed. Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside the core four, so one appointment surfaces the fuller picture.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1385 Parkview Drive, Suite 101 Twin Falls, ID 83301
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
10.6 miles

Wellness Tree Community Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Wellness Tree Community Clinic in Twin Falls requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. All provided at no fee, with donations accepted.

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Every Service Runs on Zero-Dollar Cost

For anyone paying out of pocket (no employer coverage, no regular provider, no budget for a lab bill) Wellness Tree absorbs the full cost of every test, vaccine, and treatment it delivers. Nothing here is tiered by income or capped by a donation; the no-fee structure is the standing policy for every visit.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Leaving hepatitis B or C undetected means a second appointment somewhere else, a separate lab order, and a gap where active infection goes unmanaged. Wellness Tree tests for both hepatitis B and C in the same visit that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so no chronic infection gets deferred to a follow-up that may never happen.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
173 Martin Street, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.2 miles

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 69 reviews

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care, in Twin Falls, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status ties fees to a sliding income scale, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to patients across the income spectrum in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
260 3rd Avenue North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
905 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 105.3 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
10555 West Overland Road, Boise, ID 108.8 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1965 South Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 110.4 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 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 Jerome, ID

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 Jerome, ID

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Jerome, 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 Jerome, ID

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

  • ST Luke's Jerome Laboratory

    709 North Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 99 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Jerome. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 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 Jerome, ID

No pharmacy near Jerome, ID 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.

  • Ridley's Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
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  • R and R Pharmacy

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  • R&R Pharmacy

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  • Family Health Services Pharmacy

    0.7 mi
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  • Jerome Drug

    0.8 mi
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.7 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Jerome, ID.

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 Jerome, 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 Jerome County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Jerome County, the county that includes Jerome, compare with Idaho and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 44 Idaho counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Jerome County vs Idaho vs U.S.

Jerome County Idaho U.S. ▲▼ = Jerome County vs the state average
Infection Jerome County Idaho United States
Chlamydia
490.6 125 cases ▲ 66%
294.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
31.4 8 cases ▼ 21%
39.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.8 2 cases ▲ 105%
3.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 3.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.5 6 cases ▲ 273%
6.3 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 Jerome County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Jerome County, chlamydia has risen from 486.9 to 490.6 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 57.8 to 31.4 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.1 to 7.8 per 100,000 (90%).

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 Jerome, ID

Adults uninsured
20.7%
No routine checkup
28.5%
No transportation
11.4%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
21.7%
Below poverty line
13.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,523 : 1
Jerome County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48
  • 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 Jerome County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Jerome County (2023)

People living with HIV
44 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
44

Jerome County HIV care continuum (2023)

Jerome County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Jerome County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Jerome, ID

South Lincoln Avenue connects Jerome to the nearest testing options listed on this page, and for a household where both adults work and three or four people share a roof, carving out the drive mid-week is a real calculation, not a minor inconvenience.

Jerome's housing picture shapes that calculation. A slim majority of residents own their homes, but a substantial share rent, and at typical rent levels here the monthly budget leaves little room for unexpected medical costs. With fewer than one in eight households clearing six figures, out-of-pocket fees carry genuine weight. That's why the sliding-scale and low-cost options listed on this page matter beyond convenience: for a working household in a place like Village West Mobile Home Park or anywhere else along ID 25, cost is often the deciding factor in whether screening actually happens.

The city's large average household and the fact that half of adults are married means many people in their late teens and twenties live within family units where privacy and scheduling both take coordination. Young adults forming new relationships are exactly the group where routine screening makes the most difference, and the options listed here offer hours and fee structures that don't require taking a full day off. For a household of three or four running on one or two paychecks, that kind of access is straightforward and useful in ways that have nothing to do with stigma and everything to do with how ordinary life in Jerome is actually arranged.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Jerome, ID

Walkability 7.07 / 20 · Below average

At 7.07/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Jerome 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Jerome, Idaho, EasySTD

ZIP 83338 snapshot

Residents
21,830
Median age
33.5
Median income
$70,489

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 83338 area around Jerome: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Jerome alone.

Jerome sits in Jerome County, ZIP 83338. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Candlelight Park
  • Jerome County Historical Museum
  • Centennial Heritage Park
  • Jerome County Fairgrounds
  • Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park
  • Spears Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Village West Mobile Home Park

Major routes

  • South Lincoln Avenue
  • ID 25 (East Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Jerome, ID: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Idaho 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 Idaho, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Idaho 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 Idaho

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 Jerome, ID

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Twin Falls, ID instead?

Possibly, Twin Falls, ID is close; compare it by distance against Family Health Services.

What does STD testing cost around Jerome, ID?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Jerome, ID without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Jerome, ID?

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 Jerome County?

About 491 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Idaho average.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Jerome, ID?

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

How long do results take near Jerome, ID?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

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