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STD Testing in Knoxville, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Tioga County run about 85% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Knoxville, Pennsylvania, you decide if you prefer a clinic visit with a provider or an at-home kit for your convenience, without sacrificing treatment.

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STD testing near Knoxville, PA

5 testing options are listed for Knoxville, PA. The nearest, Laurel Health Centers, is about 5.8 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 5.8 miles

Laurel Health Centers

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Laurel Health Centers in Westfield tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and tuberculosis, a panel that goes beyond the standard four, treats bacterial STIs the same visit, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, and sliding-scale fees. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
236 East Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950
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
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 128 reviews
Address
191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895 28.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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University of Rochester

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
7309 Seneca Road North, Hornell, NY 14843 29.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 103 reviews
Address
111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437 43.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
45 Bellefonte Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745 56.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Knoxville, PA

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.

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At-home STD testing in Knoxville, PA

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, PA

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

  • Upmc Wellsboro

    32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Wellsboro VA Clinic

    1888 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 119 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Knoxville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 48 offer telehealth.

  • Kyle Ungvarsky, MD

    Family medicine · 236 East Main Street, Westfield

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  • Erica Verkleeren, MD

    Family medicine · 15 Community Drive, Addison

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  • George Dy, MD

    Internal medicine · 7 Water Street, Wellsboro

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  • Steven Smith, MD

    OB-GYN · 9 Water Street, Wellsboro

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  • John Haber, DO

    Family medicine · 32 Central Avenue, Wellsboro

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  • Walter Laibinis, DO

    Internal medicine · 32 -36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro

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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 Knoxville, PA

No pharmacy near Knoxville, PA 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Upmc Wellsboro Outpatient Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Nexvora

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Knoxville, PA.

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 Knoxville, 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 Tioga County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Tioga County, the county that includes Knoxville, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#60 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 10% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Tioga County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Tioga County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Tioga County vs the state average
Infection Tioga County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
95.5 39 cases ▼ 77%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
26.9 11 cases ▼ 81%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.4 1 cases ▼ 74%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.4 1 cases ▼ 77%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.3 3 cases ▼ 36%
11.4 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 Tioga County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tioga County, chlamydia has fallen from 116.9 to 95.5 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has risen from 12.2 to 26.9 per 100,000 (120%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.4 to 2.4 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 Knoxville, PA

Adults uninsured
7.6%
Tioga County
Below poverty line
11.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,274 : 1
Tioga County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Tioga County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tioga County (2023)

People living with HIV
77 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
45

Tioga County HIV care continuum (2022)

Tioga County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tioga County residents living with HIV, 92% are in care · 84% 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 Tioga County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Knoxville, PA

Billing's Park draws people together year-round, and its openness mirrors what testing should feel like in Knoxville. Straightforward and without shame. STI screening here is handled with the same directness residents expect from their health care, whether someone is between jobs, new to a relationship, or simply staying on top of routine care. The clinics and health services listed on this page understand that young adults in Knoxville have specific needs: quick appointments, genuine privacy, and results without drama. Testing itself is rarely the conversation people want to have with their neighbors, and in a town where many know each other, that matters.

Knoxville's providers keep records separate and counsel confidentially, so a visit for screening doesn't become community news. What gets shared stays with you alone, your results, your timeline, your next steps if any exist. Whether someone's been with one partner for years or is navigating new connections, regular screening fits into life without requiring a trip far from home. The available services in and around Knoxville meet people where they are, without judgment and without unnecessary complexity.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Knoxville, PA

Walkability 6.29 / 20 · Below average

At 6.29/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Knoxville 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 Knoxville, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 16928 snapshot

Residents
1,571
Median age
44.5
Median income
$67,946

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 16928 area around Knoxville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Knoxville alone.

Knoxville sits in Tioga County, ZIP 16928. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fork Hill
  • Billing's Park

Reference

STD testing in Knoxville, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Knoxville, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Knoxville, PA?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Knoxville, PA?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Knoxville, PA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Knoxville, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Tioga County?

Tioga County reported ~96 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.

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

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

How long do results take near Knoxville, PA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Knoxville, PA?

At-home kits mail to 16928: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How is HPV tested near Knoxville, PA?

For people with a cervix, HPV is screened via Pap/HPV testing; no standard screening test exists for men.

What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?

It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.

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