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STD Testing in Johnstonville, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Lassen County are about 92% lower than the US average. Whether it is your first time getting tested or a routine screening in Johnstonville, California, you may choose between walk-in clinics for same-day testing, or labs and at-home kits that fit your schedule. The full list is below.

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STD testing near Johnstonville, CA

6 testing options are listed for Johnstonville, CA. The nearest, Lassen County Public Health, is about 4.5 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.

Closest to you 4.5 miles

Lassen County Public Health

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Lassen County Public Health in Susanville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that single visit covers rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and sliding-scale fees, with care available in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Without the Forwarding Chain

When a clinic can't deliver care in your language, the result is a handoff. Another appointment, another intake, another delay before treatment begins. At Lassen County Public Health, Spanish-language care happens at the visit itself, so nothing about diagnosis, treatment, or prevention gets lost between steps.

Hepatitis C Included Where Others Stop Short

The basic four (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) leave hepatitis C off the table at plenty of clinics. Lassen County Public Health runs a rapid hepatitis C test as part of its panel, so the full picture of what's circulating in the bloodstream gets addressed in one visit rather than pieced together across multiple providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite B Susanville, CA 96130
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 4.6 miles

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 89 reviews

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics in Susanville covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and TB testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone: appointments are required, and the clinic carries full services in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Is Fully Staffed Here

Spanish isn't routed through a secondary layer: the clinic staffs providers and clinical support who conduct intake, testing, counseling, and treatment directly in Spanish. That means prescriptions are explained, follow-up is coordinated, and HIV and STI education are delivered in Spanish by the clinical team itself.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

For anyone without a regular prescribing provider, Northeastern Rural Health Clinics holds the full PrEP and PEP capability in-house: initial evaluation, prescription, and ongoing HIV management are all handled by the clinical staff in Susanville, with no outside referral needed to get or stay on medication.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1850 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.0 miles

Indian Health Service

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews

Indian Health Service in Susanville tests for the full bacterial and viral panel (including herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) treats bacterial STIs at the same visit, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, with a fee scale for those without coverage. Appointments required. Spanish spoken on staff.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Panel

Beyond chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV, Indian Health Service tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C in the same appointment. That breadth means a single visit can surface infections that a shorter panel would leave undetected and unaddressed.

Hepatitis C Treated On-Site Through Completion

Indian Health Service in Susanville carries hepatitis C treatment as an in-house clinical service, not a referral point. Diagnosis and the antiviral treatment course are managed within the same practice, keeping monitoring and prescribing in one place.

Clinical Services Staffed to Run in Spanish

Spanish-language care at Indian Health Service in Susanville is a staffed operational capacity: counseling, medication adherence education, and prevention conversations are conducted in Spanish by the clinical team, not routed through a secondary service.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
795 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
6460 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 67.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Shingletown

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown, CA 68.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
343 Elm Street, Reno, NV 71.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 matters most to you?

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 Johnstonville, CA

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 Johnstonville, CA

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Johnstonville, 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 Johnstonville, CA

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

  • Banner Lassen Medical Center

    1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Keith Mark Gross MD

    1810 1st Street, Susanville, CA 96130

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Diamond View VA Clinic

    110 Bella Way, Susanville, CA 96130

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Johnstonville, CA

No pharmacy near Johnstonville, CA 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.

  • Walgreens 3.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 3.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 4.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Susanville Family Pharmacy

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Johnstonville, CA.

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 Johnstonville, 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 Lassen County: the local picture

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

#55 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 5% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lassen County vs California vs U.S.

Lassen County California U.S. ▲▼ = Lassen County vs the state average
Infection Lassen County California United States
Chlamydia
131.7 38 cases ▼ 73%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.9 4 cases ▼ 93%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 93%
46.7 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 Lassen County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lassen County, chlamydia has fallen from 216.9 to 131.7 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 64.2 to 13.9 per 100,000 (78%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.1 to 9 per 100,000 (48%).

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 Johnstonville, CA

Adults uninsured
15.9%
No routine checkup
34.4%
No transportation
12.5%
Binge drinking
20.3%
Frequent mental distress
20.1%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
13.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,684 : 1
Lassen County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Lassen County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lassen County (2023)

People living with HIV
116 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
116

Lassen County HIV care continuum (2021)

Lassen County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lassen County residents living with HIV, 62.1% are in care · 58.6% 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 Lassen County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Johnstonville, CA

Getting tested for STIs in Johnstonville means planning ahead. The nearest clinics aren't in town, they're a drive away along US 395, so most residents who want same-day results or walk-in appointments end up traveling to larger neighboring communities. That distance is real, but it's also manageable for anyone willing to make the trip, and the clinics and providers listed on this page include those within reasonable reach of Johnstonville. Many people here own their homes outright and stay for decades, which can make privacy feel like something to think through carefully. At the same time, young adults in their late teens through thirties, a genuine presence in Johnstonville, often have different concerns: they may be new to the area, between jobs, or simply want straightforward, confidential screening without complications.

For them, testing in and around Johnstonville offers a way to get answers without fanfare. The clinics serving the area understand that confidentiality matters, whether you're rooted here or passing through. Results are yours alone, and the process is straightforward. If you're sexually active or have had a potential exposure, screening is routine and takes an hour or two from start to finish.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Johnstonville, CA

Walkability 8.94 / 20 · Below average

At 8.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Johnstonville 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 Johnstonville, California, EasySTD

ZIP 96130 snapshot

Residents
20,892
Median age
35.9
Median income
$71,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96130 area around Johnstonville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Johnstonville alone.

Johnstonville sits in Lassen County, ZIP 96130. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Shugru Hill
  • Lassen County Fairgrounds
  • Pat Murphy Little League Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Lassen Historical Museum

Major routes

  • US 395 (Route 395)

Reference

STD testing in Johnstonville, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 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)

California 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 California

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 Johnstonville, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Susanville, CA instead?

Possibly, Susanville, CA is close; compare it by distance against Lassen County Public Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Johnstonville, CA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Johnstonville, CA?

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 Lassen County?

About 132 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Johnstonville, CA?

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

How long do results take near Johnstonville, CA?

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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