STD Testing in Katherine, AZ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Mohave County has seen new HIV diagnoses run about 34% lower than the US average. If you are in Katherine, Arizona and need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you can weigh same-day service against planning your schedule. See your options below.
6 testing options are listed for Katherine, AZ. The nearest, Tri-State Community Healthcare Center, is about 4.1 miles away. Compare 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 4.1 miles
Tri-State Community Healthcare Center
4.9(39)?
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Tri-State Community Healthcare Center in Laughlin welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so costs adjust to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, making same-day screening straightforward for anyone who walks through the door.
Sliding-scale
Address
1955 South Casino Drive, Suite 118, Laughlin, NV 89029
Mohave County Department of Public Health in Bullhead City delivers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing through a public health department structure: meaning the full panel, same-visit bacterial treatment, and sliding-scale fees all operate under county oversight, with every service provided at no fee.
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Every Visit Runs on Zero-Dollar Care
For someone paying cash without a regular provider, the math at most clinics adds up fast: consultation, lab draw, and treatment billed separately. Here, the county health department's standing policy absorbs all of it: testing, STI treatment, and vaccines carry no charge regardless of insurance status.
Spanish Care That Doesn't Route Through a Middleman
Many clinics handle Spanish speakers through add-on services that sit outside the actual clinical encounter. At Mohave County Department of Public Health, Spanish-language care is part of the visit itself: counseling, partner notification, and prevention education all delivered directly in Spanish.
Herpes Testing Alongside the Standard Four
For anyone without a primary care provider who wants a genuinely complete picture, Mohave County Department of Public Health extends its panel to include herpes. A test that typically requires a separate specialist visit elsewhere. That capability sits inside the same appointment as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Katherine, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Katherine, AZ
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Mohave 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.
Kingman Regional Medical Center Pathology/LAB
1740 Sycamore, Suite C, Kingman, AZ 86409
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Katherine. 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 Katherine, AZ who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 60 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Katherine. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.
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Shahram Mirhashemi, MD
Family medicine · 2311 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
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 Katherine, AZ
Compare the pharmacies closest to Katherine, AZ. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Katherine, AZ.
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 Katherine, 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.
Online treatment
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Mohave County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Mohave County, the county that includes Katherine, compare with Arizona and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~45% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#14 of 15 Arizona counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mohave County vs Arizona vs U.S.
Mohave CountyArizonaU.S.▲▼ = Mohave County vs the state average
Infection
Mohave County
Arizona
United States
Chlamydia
188.2421 cases▼ 66%
552.5
492.2
Gonorrhea
52.8118 cases▼ 72%
190.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
15.635 cases▼ 35%
24.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
818 cases▼ 67%
24.6
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24.154 cases▼ 56%
55.3
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 Mohave County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Mohave County, chlamydia has fallen from 217.1 to 188.2 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 81.6 to 52.8 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.8 to 15.6 per 100,000 (311%).
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 Katherine, AZ
Adults uninsured
11.4%
No routine checkup
22.1%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
12.7%
Frequent mental distress
14%
Depression
18.6%
Below poverty line
13.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,877 : 1
Mohave County
Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 36.8
Social Vulnerability Index · 85th 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 Mohave County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Mohave County (2023)
People living with HIV
161 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
18cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
15.9%
Mohave County HIV care continuum (2023)
Mohave County recorded 9.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mohave County residents living with HIV, 78.5% are in care · 67.3% 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 Mohave County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Getting tested in Katherine means planning ahead. The town sits small enough that sexual health services aren't always footsteps away: the nearest clinic may require a short drive, and appointment slots can fill quickly during busy seasons. For residents near Davis Dam or Loaf Rock, knowing what's available in and around Katherine before you need it beats scrambling when urgency arrives. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve the area; some offer same-day or rapid results, while others schedule weeks out depending on demand.
Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a visible part of Katherine's population, and many prioritize screening as routine care. The kind of thing you do without fanfare, like any other health check. Testing here is confidential by law, which means your results stay yours. A clinic visit doesn't trigger automatic notifications to employers, partners, or anyone else unless you choose to share that information.
Katherine's isolation from larger medical centers is real, but that's also why knowing your local testing spots matters. Whether you're passing through from Bullhead City or settled near Pyramid Canyon Park, the providers listed can walk you through what to expect, how long results take, and what comes next if you test positive. No shame, no lecture. Just straightforward care.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Katherine, AZ
Walkability4.86 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Katherine 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.
ZIP 86429 snapshot
Residents
8,695
Median age
58.7
Median income
$53,113
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 86429 area around Katherine: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Katherine alone.
Katherine sits in Mohave County, ZIP 86429. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Loaf Rock
Pyramid Canyon Park
Davis Camp
Upper Overlook
Lower Overlook
Katherine Extension Mine
Neighborhoods & communities
Davis Dam
Major routes
AZ 68 (Bullhead City-Kingman Highway)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Katherine, AZ
Just outside Katherine? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Katherine, AZ: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Mohave County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Arizona law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Katherine-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Katherine often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$26.87
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Confidentiality & consent in ArizonaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Arizona 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 Arizona, 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)
Arizona 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.
