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STD Testing in Kenefick, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Liberty County reported syphilis cases at a rate 59% lower than the US average. If you're in Kenefick, Texas before starting a new relationship or managing ongoing care, you can visit a clinic for personalized attention and immediate treatment or use an at-home kit for convenience and discretion. See the options below.

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STD testing near Kenefick, TX

6 testing options are listed for Kenefick, TX. The nearest, Health Center of Southeast Texas, 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

Health Center of Southeast Texas

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews

Health Center of Southeast Texas in Liberty pairs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; fees follow a sliding scale open to all payers, including Medicaid and Medicare, with an appointment required. Care is delivered in Spanish.

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Hepatitis C Panel Extends Beyond Antibody Detection

Health Center of Southeast Texas tests for hepatitis C and carries treatment through to completion on-site: meaning the antiviral course, monitoring, and follow-up happen within the same clinic rather than at a separate specialty practice. Patients with a reactive result don't need to source care elsewhere.

Hepatitis C Treatment Is Prescribed and Monitored Here

The clinic's hepatitis C care includes direct-acting antiviral therapy managed by its own clinical staff: prescribing, lab monitoring across the treatment cycle, and confirmed cure assessment are all conducted at Health Center of Southeast Texas in Liberty. That continuity shortens the path from diagnosis to cleared infection.

Spanish-Language Care Is Staffed, Not Supplemental

Spanish-language care at Health Center of Southeast Texas is integrated into clinical staffing: consultations, treatment instructions, and follow-up communication are conducted directly in Spanish by staff, so clinical detail moves without a handoff or delay built into the exchange.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1400 North Travis Street, Liberty, TX 77575
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.5 miles

Chambers Health

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Chambers Health in Dayton runs on scheduled appointments, so a single visit can cover gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV testing together with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections: plus HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines. Fees apply, and insurance is accepted.

Tests & treats
Address
101 South Prairie Street, Dayton, TX 77535
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 Kenefick, TX

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 Kenefick, TX

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kenefick, 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 Kenefick, TX

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

  • Cleveland General Hospital

    300 East Crockett Street, Cleveland, TX 77327

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Liberty Medical Surgical Clinic

    720 Travis Street, Liberty, TX 77575

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Firm Foundations Healthcare Clinic

    2708 Jefferson Drive, Liberty, TX 77575

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 245 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kenefick. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 64 offer telehealth.

  • Francisco Ortiz, MD

    Family medicine · 1353 North Travis Street, Liberty

  • Iqbal Singh, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 310 East Lawrence, Dayton

  • Linda Varghese, MD

    Internal medicine · 310 East Lawrence Street, Dayton

  • Tamanna Ferdous, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2206 North Cleveland Street, Dayton

  • Anthony Ambrose Capili, MD

    Family medicine · 9825 Eagle Drive, Mt Belvieu

  • Hsiao Tang, MD

    Internal medicine · 11303 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu

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 Kenefick, TX

No pharmacy near Kenefick, TX 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.

  • Trukare Pharmacy

    4.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Rodger's Pharmacy

    4.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    4.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 4.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Kenefick, TX.

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 Kenefick, 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 Liberty County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Liberty County, the county that includes Kenefick, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#89 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 65% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Liberty County vs Texas vs U.S.

Liberty County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Liberty County vs the state average
Infection Liberty County Texas United States
Chlamydia
371.3 402 cases ▼ 25%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
81.3 88 cases ▼ 54%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5 7 cases ▼ 57%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
28.6 31 cases ▲ 8%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
92.4 100 cases ▲ 109%
44.3 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 Liberty County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Liberty County, chlamydia has fallen from 373.2 to 371.3 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 129.9 to 81.3 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 6.5 to 6.5 per 100,000.

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 Kenefick, TX

Adults uninsured
18.7%
No routine checkup
27.6%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
19.6%
Depression
24.4%
Below poverty line
13.6%
Primary-care ratio
4,649 : 1
Liberty County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Liberty County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Liberty County (2023)

People living with HIV
395 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
18cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
44.3%

Liberty County HIV care continuum (2023)

Liberty County recorded 21.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Liberty County residents living with HIV, 78% are in care · 67.5% 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 Liberty County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Kenefick, TX

City Park draws people year-round, a gathering spot where Kenefick's young adults pass through on their way to work, school, or simply living their lives. Among that population, late teens through their thirties, routine confidential STI screening fits naturally into regular health care, though it's easy to put off until a moment of uncertainty arrives. Testing in and around Kenefick stays private; clinics and providers listed on this page handle results with the same discretion they'd extend to any other health concern, and no test outcome reaches an employer, school, or family member without your explicit consent. The clinics serving Kenefick understand that people here value straightforward care without drama. Walk-in appointments and rapid turnaround times mean you're not waiting weeks to know your status, and the providers available locally speak plainly about what testing involves and what results mean.

Confidentiality isn't a special accommodation, it's the baseline. Getting tested doesn't require a reason beyond wanting to know. Whether you're between partners, in a new relationship, or simply checking in on your health, the process is routine and unremarkable. Kenefick residents have access to testing without needing to travel far or explain themselves to anyone.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kenefick, TX

Walkability 4.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kenefick generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Kenefick, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 77535 snapshot

Residents
38,037
Median age
34.8
Median income
$81,407

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 77535 area around Kenefick: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kenefick alone.

Kenefick sits in Liberty County, ZIP 77535. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • City Park
  • French Cemetery
  • Luke Bryan
  • Pryor Bryan
  • Bryan-Neyland Cemetery
  • Liberty Municipal Park

STD testing in Kenefick, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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

STD testing FAQs for Kenefick, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Kenefick, TX?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Kenefick, TX?

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

Can I get tested in Kenefick, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Kenefick, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Liberty County?

Liberty County reported ~371 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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

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

How long do results take near Kenefick, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Kenefick, TX?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

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