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STD Testing in Kendall West, FL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Miami-Dade chlamydia cases run about 20% higher than the US average. Whether for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Kendall West, Florida, you can weigh clinics that might bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees against private labs with flat self-pay pricing. Look through your options listed below.

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STD testing near Kendall West, FL

12 testing options are listed for Kendall West, FL. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 1.6 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.

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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 179 reviews

Address
14713 Southwest 42nd Street, Miami, FL 33185 1.6 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 325 reviews

Address
16217 Southwest 88th Street, Miami, FL 33196 1.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 5:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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2.2 miles

University of Miami Health System

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews

University of Miami Health System tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee with walk-ins welcome; same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, and PrEP and PEP are prescribed on-site.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Without a Separate Appointment

Chasing down a PrEP prescription through a separate provider means scheduling delays, repeated intake paperwork, and gaps in coverage that carry real exposure risk. University of Miami Health System writes both PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, so prevention is resolved in the same visit as testing: no second office, no lost time between need and medication.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Included in the Standard Panel

University of Miami Health System runs eight discrete tests (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB) under one panel. Herpes serology and hepatitis C antibody testing are part of that baseline, meaning infections that a shorter panel would miss are caught in the same visit rather than flagged only after symptoms appear.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
4010 Southwest 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33175
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Website
Community health center 3.5 miles

Hammocks Health Center

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Hammocks Health Center in Miami welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Fees follow a sliding scale tied to income, keeping care within reach across the board. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing through this federally qualified health center.

Sliding-scale
Address
14591 Southwest 120th Street, Miami, FL 33186
Website
Highest rated 3.7 miles

Planned Parenthood of Florida

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 145 reviews

Planned Parenthood of Miami pairs STI testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B and C) with family planning under one Title X designation, sliding-scale fees, and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, with no appointment required. Spanish is spoken on-site.

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Spanish Spoken Directly, Not Relayed

For anyone who communicates most precisely in Spanish, Planned Parenthood of Miami carries that fluency into the clinical conversation itself. Not through a separate service layer. Interpretation for other languages is also available, so navigating a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a prevention conversation doesn't depend on a patient's English proficiency.

Title X Confidentiality Extends to Minors

As a Title X-designated clinic, Planned Parenthood of Miami provides legally confidential family planning and STI services to minors: meaning a young person without a regular provider, or one who can't involve a parent, has a direct path to testing, treatment, and prevention without that information leaving the clinic.

Planned Parenthood of Miami prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, the ongoing HIV-prevention regimen and the post-exposure course, which means the monitoring labs and follow-up that PrEP requires stay within the same clinical relationship rather than fragmenting across providers.

Tests & treats Title X PrEP
Address
8900 Southwest 117th Avenue, Unit 207-B Miami, FL 33186
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.7 miles

Community Health of South Florida

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 518 reviews

Community Health of South a Miami community health center, brings the full STI panel (including rapid HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) under the same clinical infrastructure as primary care, with sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and appointments required; care is delivered in Haitian Creole and Spanish.

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Haitian Creole and Spanish Are Clinical Languages Here

Community Health of South Florida staffs Haitian Creole and Spanish directly into its Miami clinical operations, not routed through an external service. That means medication counseling, risk assessment, and follow-up instructions are delivered in the language the provider is already working in.

Without on-site PrEP and PEP, patients navigating HIV prevention face a gap between testing and prescription. A separate specialist, a separate appointment. Community Health of South Florida closes that gap: both medications are prescribed at the Miami clinic, keeping prevention continuous rather than contingent.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares Staff With STI Care

Community Health of South Florida runs substance-use treatment within the same Miami clinical structure as its STI services, meaning the same care team can coordinate treatment plans, monitor drug interactions with HIV or hepatitis regimens, and flag overlapping clinical concerns without handoffs between separate programs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
13540 Southwest 135th Avenue, Miami, FL 33186
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.5 miles

Citrus Health Network

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Citrus Health Network in Miami requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing alongside STI treatment and hepatitis A and B vaccines: all on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers.

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Spanish-Language Care Keeps Treatment on Track

When STI care stalls because instructions weren't clear or follow-up questions went unasked, infections go untreated and appointments get skipped. Citrus Health Network delivers care directly in Spanish, so nothing between a diagnosis and a completed treatment course gets lost to miscommunication.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1645A Southwest 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
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 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
5.8 miles

Borinquen Medical Centers

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 155 reviews

A public STD-testing site about 6 miles from Kendall West.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
10528 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33174
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 5.9 miles

BMC Sweetwater/West Dade Center

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BMC Sweetwater/West Dade Center in Miami meets patients where other options fall short: whether they're paying cash, between coverage, or watching every dollar. Federal qualification backs its sliding-scale fees for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, making cost a smaller barrier to getting tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
10528 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33174
Website
Best for free testing 6.1 miles

Florimed Medical Center

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Florimed Medical Center, a full-service medical clinic in Miami, folds STI care into its broader clinical practice: rapid and conventional HIV testing, the complete bacterial and viral panel, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and vaccines, all on a sliding scale with no appointment required, at no cost.

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Every Service Carries a Zero-Dollar Price

When cost stops someone from following through on treatment or returning for follow-up, an infection stays active longer than it should. Florimed Medical Center removes that obstacle entirely: testing, STI treatment, PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, hepatitis care, and vaccines are all provided at no fee.

Spanish Spoken; No Gap in Understanding

When a patient can't clearly describe symptoms or fully understand a diagnosis, the clinical encounter breaks down. A prescription misunderstood, a follow-up missed. Florimed Medical Center provides care directly in Spanish, with interpretation available for other languages, keeping the clinical conversation intact from first question to final instruction.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Available as a Set

Florimed Medical Center prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, which means a patient's HIV and bacterial STI prevention strategy can be managed and adjusted in one place rather than spread across separate providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
15 Southwest 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33174
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 312 reviews

Address
13808 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33184 3.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 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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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 532 reviews

Address
11410 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176 3.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Free tool · not a clinic

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.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Kendall West, FL

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 Kendall West, FL

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kendall West, 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

    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
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways

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 Kendall West, FL

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

  • Leon Medical Centers

    11501 Southwest 40th Street, Miami, FL 33165

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Weissmann & Mehrel MD

    400 Arthur Godfrey #300, Miami Beach, FL 33140

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Luminary Dermatology of Miami

    925 Northeast 30th Terrace Suite 308, Homestead, FL 33033

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 2,690 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kendall West. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 691 offer telehealth.

  • Mario Jimenez, MD

    Family medicine · 14740 Southwest 26th Street, Miami

  • Rafael Chiong, MD

    Internal medicine · 14740 Southwest 26th Street, Miami

  • Alejandro Ferro, MD

    OB-GYN · 3633 Southwest 150th Court, Miami

  • Norberto Pedroso Montesino, MD

    Family medicine · 4118 Southwest 156 Court, Miami

  • Larissa Diaz Fajardo, MD

    Internal medicine · 8251 Southwest 157th Avenue, Miami

  • Carmen Lopez Mendez, MD

    Internal medicine · 8785 Southwest 165th Avenue, Miami

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 Kendall West, FL

Compare the pharmacies closest to Kendall West, FL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Ely's Pharmacy and Discount

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Elite Pharmacy SD

    0.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health Pharmacy & Discount

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health Rehabilitative Equipment

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pharmacy Solution

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Kendall West, FL.

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 Kendall West, 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 Miami-Dade County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Miami-Dade County, the county that includes Kendall West, compare with Florida 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.

#11 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Miami-Dade County vs Florida vs U.S.

Miami-Dade County Florida U.S. = Miami-Dade County vs the state average
Infection Miami-Dade County Florida United States
Chlamydia
589.1 15,828 cases ▲ 18%
498.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
282.1 7,579 cases ▲ 36%
206.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
28 753 cases ▲ 45%
19.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
68.9 1,850 cases ▲ 175%
25.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
76.4 2,054 cases ▲ 103%
37.7 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 Miami-Dade County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Miami-Dade County, chlamydia has risen from 463.4 to 589.1 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has risen from 191.7 to 282.1 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 23.5 to 28 per 100,000 (19%).

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 Kendall West, FL

Adults uninsured
29%
No routine checkup
25.2%
Binge drinking
14.9%
Frequent mental distress
13.7%
Depression
13%
Below poverty line
12%
Primary-care ratio
1,208 : 1
Miami-Dade County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 28.4

Social Vulnerability Index · 88th 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 Miami-Dade County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Miami-Dade County (2023)

Federal priority area: Miami-Dade County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
1235 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
1,024cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
48.3%

Miami-Dade County HIV care continuum (2023)

Miami-Dade County recorded 44.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Miami-Dade County residents living with HIV, 92% know their status · 68.9% are in care · 60.5% 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 Miami-Dade County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Kendall West, FL

Westwind Lakes Community Park sits at the kind of quiet residential edge that makes Kendall West feel more like a settled suburb than a corner of greater Miami, but the logistics of getting tested here are less relaxed than the surroundings suggest. The options listed on this page require a real drive, typically along Southwest 137th Avenue or out to SR 94, and for a community where close to half of households rent at rates pushing well past a thousand dollars a month, the cost of a visit matters as much as the distance. That financial reality shapes choices in ways the park-lined streets don't advertise. With only about one in five households clearing six figures, discretionary spending on healthcare appointments without a clear price tag tends to get deferred, even by people who know they should go.

Kendall West's households also run large and lean heavily married, which can create a false sense that routine screening is unnecessary. It isn't, and the young adults here, people in their late teens and twenties who make up a meaningful share of the population, are at the ages when STIs most often go undetected simply because life feels fine. Confirming the fee structure before booking is the practical move for that specific resident.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kendall West, FL

Walkability 13.21 / 20 · Above average

Kendall West scores 13.21/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 12 STD & STI testing locations in Kendall West, Florida, EasySTD

ZIP 33193 snapshot

Residents
46,519
Median age
44.2
Median income
$74,646

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 33193 area around Kendall West: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kendall West alone.

Kendall West sits in Miami-Dade County, ZIP 33193. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Westwind Lakes Community Park
  • Kendale Lakes Park
  • Bird Lake Park
  • Olympic Park
  • Bent Tree Park
  • Water Oaks Park

Major routes

  • SR 94 (Southwest 88th Street)
  • SR 825 (Southwest 137th Avenue)
  • Southwest 42nd Street
  • SR 997 (Southwest 177th Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Kendall West, FL: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Kendall West-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Kendall West 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 Florida Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Florida 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 Florida, 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)

Florida 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 Florida

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 Kendall West, FL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Kendall West, FL?

There are 12 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Kendall West, FL?

Florimed Medical Center, about 6.1 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Kendall West, FL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Miami-Dade County?

Miami-Dade County reported ~589 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Florida average.

Can I get PrEP near Kendall West, FL?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

How long do results take near Kendall West, FL?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Kendall West, FL?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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