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STD Testing in La Fermina, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis reports in Humacao Municipio run about 27% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in La Fermina, Puerto Rico, you might want a provider's answers and quick treatment or prefer an at-home kit to collect a sample on your own time. The list below outlines your options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near La Fermina, PR

3 testing options are listed for La Fermina, PR. The nearest, Cossma las Piedras, is about 1.6 miles away. Compare 3 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 1.6 miles

Cossma las Piedras

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews

Cossma las Piedras, in Las Piedras, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Federal qualification backs that commitment, with screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia available without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
Centro Industrial Tejas, Lote 8 Carr. 9921, Las Piedras, PR 00771
Website
Community health center 4.0 miles

Cossma New Humacao Clinic Site

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Cossma New Humacao Clinic Site in Humacao carries federal FQHC designation, meaning fees slide with income across the board. Walk in without an appointment for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening: no prior scheduling needed, and one visit handles the full standard panel.

Sliding-scale
Address
3 Camino Del Río, Humacao, PR 00791
Website
Community health center 5.2 miles

Cossma Naguabo

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Cossma Naguabo, in Río Blanco, welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without requiring an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to patients across all income levels in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
9.6 Carr 31, Río Blanco, PR 00718
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 La Fermina, PR

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 La Fermina, PR

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

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

  • Laboratorio Clinico Cossma Humacao

    Boulevard Plaza Office Center, Oficina Num 3-A, Humacao, PR 00791

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Rodriguez

    Calle Jose C Barbosa Num 100, Las Piedras, PR 00771

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Borinquen - Humacao

    Carr Pr-3 Km 86 Sector Fernandez 11-A Barrio, Humacao, PR 00791

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Roxel

    104 East Font Martello Street, Humacao, PR 00791

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico y Bacteriologico Oriental

    Calle 13 Bc-1 Villa Universitaria, Humacao, PR 00791

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 859 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of La Fermina. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.

  • Hector Toro, MD

    Family medicine · 18 Calle Vicente De Leon, Las Piedras

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  • Luz Delgado Velazquez, MD

    General practice · 10 Calle Leopoldo Figueroa, Las Piedras

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  • Luis Catoni, MD

    Family medicine · Calle Jose Celso Barbosa, Las Piedras

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  • Luisa Rivera Chinchilla, MD

    Family medicine · Jesus T Pinero, Las Piedras

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  • Andrea Otero Rios, MD

    Family medicine · 32 Calle Ceramica, Las Piedras

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  • Juanita Hernandez, MD

    Internal medicine · Carr 926 Km, Las Piedras

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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 La Fermina, PR

No pharmacy near La Fermina, PR 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.

  • Farmacia las Piedras

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Rey

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pharmacare

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Rosalina

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Healthcare Integrate Program Services

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Ryder Meml Hosp

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to La Fermina, PR.

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 La Fermina, 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 Humacao Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Humacao Municipio, the municipio that includes La Fermina, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~41% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Humacao Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Humacao Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Humacao Municipio vs the state average
Infection Humacao Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
203.2 101 cases ▲ 25%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
30.2 15 cases ▼ 18%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20.1 10 cases ▲ 48%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
26.2 13 cases ▲ 34%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
32.2 16 cases ▲ 106%
15.6 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 Humacao Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 41% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Humacao Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 80.6 to 203.2 per 100,000 (152%), gonorrhea has risen from 9.8 to 30.2 per 100,000 (208%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.9 to 20.1 per 100,000 (415%).

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 La Fermina, PR

Below poverty line
37.9%
  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Humacao Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Humacao Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
504 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
20 · PnR 1.8

Humacao Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

Humacao Municipio recorded 11.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Humacao Municipio residents living with HIV, 65.5% are in care · 56.8% 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 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 Humacao Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About La Fermina, PR

Driving out of La Fermina on PR-186, you'll pass by rows of modest homes with neatly manicured lawns, a testament to the area's strong sense of community and long-term residency. 5% of households holding title to their homes, a fact that speaks to the city's stable economic foundation and relatively low cost of living. 48 people.

4% of residents actively participating in the workforce. 5%. For many young adults in their late teens and twenties, this means that life is often spent juggling work, family responsibilities, and the search for affordable healthcare.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in La Fermina, PR

Walkability 3.36 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in La Fermina 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in La Fermina, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

ZIP 00791 snapshot

Residents
45,912
Median age
47.3
Median income
$25,925

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 00791 area around La Fermina: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not La Fermina alone.

La Fermina sits in Humacao Municipio, ZIP 00791. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cerro Collores
  • Cerro Mabú
  • Cerro El Asomante
  • Cerro Candelero
  • Cerro La Cuchilla
  • Parque Soldado Ulises Arrigotia Gómez

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Fermina
  • Collores
  • Mabú
  • Hoyo Gardens, Barriada Rivera
  • Las Piedras
  • Las Leandras
  • Campo Real
  • La Inmaculada

Major routes

  • PR-30 (Expreso Cruz Ortiz Stella)
  • PR-60 (Expreso Dionisio Casillas)
  • PR-183 (Avenida Gobernador Jesús T. Piñero)
  • Rotonda de Las Piedras

Reference

STD testing in La Fermina, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Humacao Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 La Fermina-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 La Fermina 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 La Fermina, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in La Fermina, PR?

The closest is Cossma las Piedras (1.6 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near La Fermina, PR?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in La Fermina, PR without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near La Fermina, PR?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Humacao Municipio?

About 203 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

How long do results take near La Fermina, PR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

How is gonorrhea tested near La Fermina, PR?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

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