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STD Testing in Keene, NY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Essex County reported at about 94% lower than the US average. In Keene, New York STI testing options vary whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind. Some clinics in your area take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own schedule. You'll find your options listed below.

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STD testing near Keene, NY

5 testing options are listed for Keene, NY. The nearest, Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid, is about 10.3 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 10.3 miles

Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 38 reviews

Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid earns federal qualification as a community health center, which translates directly into a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs adjusted so no income level is turned away.

Sliding-scale
Address
203 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Website
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Labcorp

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 36.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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  • Google6
  • EasySTD1
Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
16 Degrandpre Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 38.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Industrial Med Testing, Inc

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  • Google22
  • EasySTD3
Rated 4 out of 5 from 25 reviews
Address
220 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 39.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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
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Review sources

  • Google18
  • EasySTD3
Rated 4 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
11 Commons Street, Rutland, VT 05701 58.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

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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 Keene, NY

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 Keene, NY

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Keene, 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 Keene, NY

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

  • High Peaks Pathology Laboratory

    48 Racoon Ridge Way, Keene Valley, NY 12943

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Westport Cboc

    7426 Nys Route 9 North, Westport, NY 12993

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Elizabethtown Community Hospital Laboratory

    75 Park Street PO Box 277, Elizabethtown, NY 12932

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 39 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Keene. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Tracey Viola, DO

    Family medicine · 203 Old Military Road, Lake Placid

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  • Elizabeth Bartos, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 203 Old Military Road, Lake Placid

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  • Marvin Malek, MD

    Internal medicine · 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown

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  • Mikram Jafri, MD

    Internal medicine · 81 Park Street, Elizabethtown

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  • Margaret Hull, MD

    Family medicine · 354 Broadway, Saranac Lake

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  • Elizabeth Paddock, MD

    Family medicine · 2249 State Route 86, Saranac Lake

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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 Keene, NY

No pharmacy near Keene, NY 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.

  • Kinney Drugs

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Eckerd

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Keene, NY.

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 Keene, 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 Essex County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Essex County, the county that includes Keene, compare with New York 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.

#61 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Essex County vs New York vs U.S.

Essex County New York U.S. ▲▼ = Essex County vs the state average
Infection Essex County New York United States
Chlamydia
32.6 12 cases ▼ 94%
558.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
10.9 4 cases ▼ 95%
235.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.2 3 cases ▼ 45%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.4 2 cases ▼ 77%
23.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.7 1 cases ▼ 89%
25.2 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 Essex County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 65% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Essex County, chlamydia has fallen from 128.4 to 32.6 per 100,000 (75%), gonorrhea has risen from 10.7 to 10.9 per 100,000 (2%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 8.2 per 100,000 (204%).

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 Keene, NY

Adults uninsured
4.5%
No routine checkup
16.9%
No transportation
5.2%
Binge drinking
15.5%
Frequent mental distress
13.4%
Depression
18.9%
Below poverty line
9.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,961 : 1
Essex County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Essex County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Essex County (2023)

People living with HIV
194 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
112

Essex County HIV care continuum (2022)

Essex County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Essex County residents living with HIV, 41.7% are in care · 41.7% 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 Essex County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Keene, NY

Keene sits in a landscape where the nearest clinic may be a drive away, and that geography shapes how people approach sexual health here. The mountain valleys and tree cover that make this place home also mean testing isn't always a casual errand: it requires planning, a car, and time to travel to facilities in and around Keene listed on this page. That reality matters: it's one reason confidentiality becomes less abstract and more practical, a genuine safeguard rather than a policy phrase. Many households here span generations and have roots stretching back decades.

For young adults in that landscape (working, studying, building lives) the decision to get tested carries weight that it might not in a place where a clinic sits on every corner. Asking for screening when you've grown up among the same families, when people recognize your car and your family name, asks something of you. That's precisely why the testing services available in and around Keene exist: to let you make a choice about your health without that choice becoming local news. The community's comfort and stability are real strengths.

They're also why access to confidential care, delivered without fanfare or judgment, matters as much as the care itself. Young adults here deserve screening as routine and unremarkable as it is anywhere else, which means finding a clinic where you can walk in, get answers, and leave without your private decision becoming part of the town's conversation.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Keene, NY

Walkability 5.66 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.66/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Keene 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 Keene, New York, EasySTD

ZIP 12942 snapshot

Residents
462
Median age
56.8
Median income
$113,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 12942 area around Keene: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Keene alone.

Keene sits in Essex County, ZIP 12942. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lower Wolfjaw Mountain
  • Porter Mountain
  • Upper Wolfjaw Mountain
  • Rooster Comb
  • Snow Mountain
  • The Brothers

Major routes

  • NY 73 (State Highway 73)
  • Beers Bridge Way

Reference

STD testing in Keene, NY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New York 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 New York, 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)

New York 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 New York

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 Keene, NY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Keene, NY?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Keene, NY?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Keene, NY without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Keene, NY?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Essex County?

Essex County reported ~33 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New York average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New York without a parent?

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

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

Can STDs be treated near Keene, NY?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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