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

New HIV diagnoses in Juana Díaz Municipio run about 27% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, you may choose between walk-in clinics for same-day testing and labs or at-home kits to plan around your schedule. We list local options below.

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STD testing near Juana Diaz, PR

5 testing options are listed for Juana Diaz, PR. The nearest, Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center, is about 5.1 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 5.1 miles

Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center, serving Villalba under federal FQHC designation, charges fees scaled to your income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, making routine sexual health testing financially reachable at any income level.

Sliding-scale
Address
Villalba Arriba Sector,149 State Road, Km 57.7, PR 00766
Website
Community health center 7.8 miles

Centro Ararat

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Centro Ararat in Ponce pairs appointment-based STI care (rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) with same-visit bacterial treatment and sliding-scale fees, and every service is provided at no cost.

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DoxyPEP and PrEP Available Without a Bill

The sliding scale at Centro Ararat bottoms out at zero: DoxyPEP, PrEP, mpox vaccine, HIV treatment, and hepatitis B treatment are each covered in full. No service generates a balance, regardless of insurance status.

Spanish Primary, Interpretation Covers the Rest

Spanish is the working language of Centro Ararat, and interpretation services extend that reach to non-English speakers who need another tongue. The practical result: medication adherence counseling and HIV care conversations happen in full, not abbreviated by a language gap.

HIV Care That Doesn't Stop at the Positive Result

Many testing sites hand off HIV-positive patients to a separate care system entirely. Centro Ararat's Ryan White funding keeps that path internal, from the initial rapid test through ongoing HIV/AIDS medical treatment and medication adherence support, the relationship doesn't reset.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
8169 Calle Corcordia, Condominio San Vicente Suite 412 Ponce, PR 00717
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 8.3 miles

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce draws its sliding-scale STI screening from federal FQHC standing, meaning fees adjust to income for anyone who walks in. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available without an appointment, with costs scaled to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
1046 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716
Website
Community health center 8.4 miles

Med Centro Healthcare System

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 153 reviews

Med Centro Healthcare System in Ponce tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with no appointment required, and every service, from testing to treatment, is provided at no fee.

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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost

All services at Med Centro carry no charge, which means a patient can move from initial testing through STI treatment, or into ongoing HIV care, without cost ever determining the next step.

Spanish Is the Working Language of Care

Spanish is the language of every clinical conversation at Med Centro, so nuance in a patient's history, symptoms, and questions reaches the provider exactly as intended. Nothing flattened in translation.

Ryan White Funding Covers HIV Care End to End

Med Centro's Ryan White funding means the clinic holds capacity for HIV-positive patients who need a consistent medical home, from a first conventional HIV test through long-term antiretroviral management, regardless of insurance status or income.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale
Address
1034 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 9.0 miles

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, Inc. - Santa Isabel Satellite Clinic

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, Inc. - Santa Isabel Satellite Clinic in Santa Isabel welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees to income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
32 Calle Munoz Rivera, Santa Isabel, PR 00757
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Juana Diaz, PR

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Juana Diaz, PR

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

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Juana Díaz Municipio, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Laboratorio Medico E Industrial DEL SUR

    Calle Munoz Rivera # 64, Juana Diaz, PR 00795

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Laboratorio Clinico Pastillo

    Carr Pr-1 Km 113 Hm 6 Bo Cintrona, Juana Diaz, PR 00795

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Laboratorio Clinico Profesional Emanuel-Jacaguas

    Bo Jacaguas, Carr #14, Km 11 Hm 4, Juana Diaz, PR 00795

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 386 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Juana Diaz. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • Marynoll De La Paz, MD

    Internal medicine · 10 Carr 149 Barrio Lomas, Juana Diaz

  • Karim Saleh Vega, MD

    Internal medicine · La Fe Mini Mall, Juana Diaz

  • Daniel Ruiz Soler, MD

    Internal medicine · 8 Carr, Juana Diaz

  • Pedro Santiago, MD

    Internal medicine · 66 Calle Munoz Rivera, Juana Diaz

  • Carlos Comas Rivera, MD

    General practice · 11 Calle Santiago Veve, Juana Diaz

  • Orlando Marchena Arraut, MD

    Internal medicine · 3 Calle La Cruz, Juana Diaz

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 Juana Diaz, PR

No pharmacy near Juana Diaz, PR publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Juana Diaz, PR.

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 Juana Diaz, 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 Juana Díaz Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Juana Díaz Municipio, the municipio that includes Juana Diaz, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#48 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Juana Díaz Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Juana Díaz Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Juana Díaz Municipio vs the state average
Infection Juana Díaz Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
122 56 cases ▼ 25%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
21.8 10 cases ▼ 41%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7 4 cases ▼ 36%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.2 7 cases ▼ 22%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.7 4 cases ▼ 44%
15.6 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Juana Díaz Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Juana Díaz Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 47.3 to 122 per 100,000 (158%), gonorrhea has risen from 2.1 to 21.8 per 100,000 (938%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.3 to 8.7 per 100,000 (102%).

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 Juana Diaz, PR

  • Medically Underserved Area

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Juana Díaz Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Juana Díaz Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
433 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
20

Juana Díaz Municipio HIV care continuum (2022)

Juana Díaz Municipio recorded 17.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Juana Díaz Municipio residents living with HIV, 62.2% are in care · 55.2% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Juana Díaz Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Juana Diaz, PR

Juana Díaz carries STI rates that reflect patterns common across the county, and for younger residents here, the calendar and the commute can make scheduling a test feel genuinely difficult. With unemployment running well above national norms, a large share of working-age adults are juggling irregular income, job searches, or informal work, leaving little predictable time carved out for health appointments. The economic picture tightens that further. Typical rent here sits low by mainland standards, but when fewer than one in twenty-five households clears six figures, even modest clinic fees register.

Average households in Juana Díaz run to more than three people, meaning adults in their late teens and twenties are often sharing space with family, which can complicate the privacy calculus around testing even before transportation enters the equation. Those logistics aren't insurmountable, listed options offer real range in hours and fees, but they do mean a little planning pays off. Checking which clinic is open on the day you actually have access to a car, and confirming the fee structure in advance, can be the detail that makes screening in Juana Díaz something you follow through on.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Juana Diaz, PR

Walkability 3.75 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.75/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Juana Diaz 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 Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Juana Diaz sits in Juana Díaz Municipio, ZIP 795. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Iglesia San Ramón Nonato
  • Monte Figueroa
  • Cerro de las Cuevas
  • Cerro Augustinillo
  • Letras de Ponce
  • Cerro La Coroza

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Juana Díaz
  • Lomas
  • Las Palmas
  • Jacaguas
  • La Atómica
  • Amuelas
  • Los Buenos
  • Piedra Aguza

Major routes

  • PR-52 (Autopista Luis A. Ferré)

STD testing in Juana Diaz, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Juana Díaz Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Juana Diaz-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 Juana Diaz often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

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

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Puerto Rico

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

STD testing FAQs for Juana Diaz, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Piedra Aguza, PR instead?

Possibly, Piedra Aguza, PR is close; compare it by distance against Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center.

What does STD testing cost around Juana Diaz, PR?

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

Is there free STD testing near Juana Diaz, PR?

Yes, Centro Ararat (7.8 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Juana Diaz, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Juana Díaz Municipio?

About 122 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Puerto Rico average.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Juana Diaz, PR?

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

Do syphilis sores heal by themselves?

The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Can a physical exam show whether I have an STD?

An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.

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