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STD Testing in Kula, HI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis rates in Maui County are about 39% lower than the US average. Whether you're in Kula, Hawaii for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you have options: public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Kula, HI

9 testing options are listed for Kula, HI. The nearest, Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, is about 3.5 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 8.4 miles

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 31 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Kula. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1279 South Kihei Rd Suite 120, HI 96753
Website
12.0 miles

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Kahului runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicaid and most insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV vaccination available by appointment.

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Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

Walk-in STI clinics often leave non-English speakers to navigate care without active language support, a gap that quietly shapes whether someone returns or follows through on treatment. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Kahului offers interpretation services for non-English languages as part of the appointment itself, keeping care continuous rather than fragmented.

Minors Receive Confidential STI and Family Planning Care

Without Title X standing, a minor seeking STI care or family planning in Kahului risks disclosure to guardians or a dead-end referral to a clinic that can't actually complete the service. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky holds Title X designation, which legally protects the confidentiality of those services for minors, so care happens here, not deferred.

DoxyPEP, PrEP, and PEP Prescribed From a Single Clinic

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky in Kahului prescribes all three of the current frontline prevention medications (daily oral PrEP for ongoing HIV risk reduction, PEP for post-exposure HIV management, and DoxyPEP, the doxycycline-based protocol that reduces bacterial STI transmission after exposure) meaning prevention strategy isn't split across multiple providers.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
140 Hoohana Street, Suite 303 Kahului, HI 96732
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 13.0 miles

Hawaii State Department of Health

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Hawaii State Department of Health in Wailuku offers STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing) for anyone navigating gaps in coverage or paying out of pocket. Services are provided at no cost, making it a direct answer for those without insurance or between providers who need reliable testing.

Address
121 Mahalani, Suite 104 Wailuku, HI 96793
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 13.2 miles

Community Clinic of Maui KHAO Satellite Clinic

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Community Clinic of Maui KHAO Satellite Clinic in Wailuku sets fees on a sliding scale tied to income, so cost is never a barrier to care. Federally qualified status backs that commitment. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
670 Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
Website
Community health center 13.7 miles

Community Clinic of Maui

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Community Clinic of Maui in Wailuku requires an appointment and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing on a sliding-scale fee. With same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and every service provided at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

Sliding-scale clinics typically still land some patients with a bill after insurance adjustments and administrative fees. Community Clinic of Maui charges nothing for any service it provides, the sliding scale bottoms out at zero and stays there, regardless of coverage status.

PrEP Prescribed and Managed Here Directly

Community Clinic of Maui holds PrEP and PEP as standing clinical services, meaning the prescribing, monitoring, and ongoing medication management happen within the clinic itself. That continuity, rather than a hand-off to a separate prescriber, keeps the prevention regimen tied to the same team doing the underlying testing.

Hepatitis C Treatment Delivered On-Site in Wailuku

For someone without a regular specialist or navigating cash costs, hepatitis C care that stops at diagnosis is only half an answer. Community Clinic of Maui carries hepatitis C treatment as an on-site service, so the path from confirmed diagnosis to active antiviral management runs through the same clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1881 Nani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Kula, HI

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 Kula, HI

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

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

  • Clinical Labs of Hawaii-Kula Hospital

    100 Keokea Place, Kula, HI 96790

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Clinical Labs of Hawaii-Lanai Community Hospital

    628 7th Street, Lanai City, HI 96763

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office LAB

    55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku, HI 96793

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 101 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kula. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 36 offer telehealth.

  • Robert Mastroianni, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 81 Makawao Avenue, Makawao

  • Kenneth Scott, DO

    Internal medicine · 312 Hiolani Street, Makawao

  • Ronald Kwon, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 55 Pukalani Street, Makawao

  • Marcus Griffin, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1300 North Holopono Street, Kihei

  • Gayland Yee, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 221 Piikea Avenue, Kihei

  • Carrie Giordano, DO

    OB-GYN · 34 Wailea Gateway Place, Kihei

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 Kula, HI

No pharmacy near Kula, HI 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Kula, HI.

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 Kula, 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 Maui County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Maui County, the county that includes Kula, compare with Hawaii and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#3 of 5 Hawaii counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Maui County vs Hawaii vs U.S.

Maui County Hawaii U.S. ▲▼ = Maui County vs the state average
Infection Maui County Hawaii United States
Chlamydia
311.8 512 cases ▼ 28%
435.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
82.2 135 cases ▼ 35%
126.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.7 16 cases ▼ 24%
12.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.7 6 cases ▼ 47%
7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.4 17 cases ▼ 47%
19.6 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 Maui County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Maui County, chlamydia has fallen from 315.6 to 311.8 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has risen from 58.9 to 82.2 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.7 to 9.7 per 100,000 (45%).

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 Kula, HI

Adults uninsured
5.8%
No routine checkup
24.5%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
17.4%
Below poverty line
11.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,199 : 1
Maui County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Maui County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Maui County (2023)

People living with HIV
234 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
132

Maui County HIV care continuum (2022)

Maui County recorded 8.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 4.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Maui County residents living with HIV, 87.6% are in care · 83.3% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Maui County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Kula, HI

Property values here climb past seven figures on the slopes between Puʻupane and Puʻukahala: that kind of ownership rate signals deep-rooted stability, and it's real. But Kula's settled appearance doesn't change the practical geography: there's no walking to a clinic from a upcountry driveway, and the roads that feel scenic on a weekend feel long on a workday. That logistical weight falls unevenly. With nearly two-thirds of households owner-occupied and a majority of adults in the labor force, this is a community where schedules are full and routines are fixed, which is exactly when sexual health screening tends to get deferred.

For younger adults still establishing relationships (Kula's share of residents in that life stage is notably smaller than statewide norms, but their risk window is no smaller) distance and drive time can be the deciding factor between acting on an intention and postponing it another month. Renters here face a specific arithmetic: typical monthly rent runs well above national medians, and that kind of cost pressure shapes how people weigh out-of-pocket health expenses. The testing options listed on this page include choices that vary by cost, hours, and distance, so residents on either side of the ownership line, carrying a mortgage on a Puʻumaho-area parcel or splitting rent closer to the highway, can find something that actually fits their constraints.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kula, HI

Walkability 5.8 / 20 · Below average

At 5.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kula 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Kula, Hawaii, EasySTD

ZIP 96790 snapshot

Residents
9,463
Median age
45.9
Median income
$92,313

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96790 area around Kula: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kula alone.

Kula sits in Maui County, ZIP 96790. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Puʻupane
  • Puʻumaho
  • Puʻukahala
  • Puʻuoweli
  • Waiohuli
  • Puʻuonepohue

STD testing in Kula, HI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Hawaii 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 Hawaii, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Hawaii 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 Hawaii

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

STD testing FAQs for Kula, HI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Kula, HI?

There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Kula, HI?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Kula, HI?

Hawaii State Department of Health, about 13 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Kula, HI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Maui County?

Maui County reported ~312 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Hawaii average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Kula, HI?

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

How long do results take near Kula, HI?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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