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STD Testing in Laguna, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cibola County reports about 49 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether it's your first test or a routine screen in Laguna, New Mexico, weigh the pros and cons of community clinics and private labs. Community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs may offer faster results and flexible scheduling. Find your options in the list below.

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STD testing near Laguna, NM

5 testing options are listed for Laguna, NM. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 9.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 9.3 miles

Indian Health Service

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Indian Health Service in Acoma requires an appointment and uses that structure to cover the full panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines.

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PrEP and PEP Are Standard Clinical Offerings Here

Indian Health Service in Acoma prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly through its clinical care, meaning prevention medication is assessed and initiated without routing through a separate provider. That continuity keeps the gap between testing and protection as short as the appointment itself.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated at the Same Clinic

Without on-site treatment, a hepatitis C diagnosis sets off a second appointment with a specialist, a coverage verification, and weeks of delay before antivirals begin. Indian Health Service in Acoma carries hepatitis C treatment in-house, so a confirmed antibody test moves directly into a treatment plan at the same facility.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits Inside the Same Care Setting

Clinics that offer STI testing alone send patients elsewhere when substance use is part of the picture. Indian Health Service in Acoma holds substance-use treatment within the same practice, so both issues can be addressed by a care team that already has the full clinical context.

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Address
80 B Veterans Boulevard, Acoma, NM 87034
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 59 reviews
Address
106 Main Street Northeast, Los Lunas, NM 87031 41.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 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

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 144 reviews
Address
10511 Golf Course Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87114 42.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 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

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 56 reviews
Address
2901 Transport Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106 43.6 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 87 reviews
Address
801 Encino Place Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87102 43.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Laguna, NM

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 Laguna, NM

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Laguna, 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 Laguna, NM

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

  • Cibola General Hospital

    1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants, NM 87020

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Pine Hill Health Center

    Bia Road #125, Pinehill, NM 87357

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Laguna. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Julianna Reece, MD

    Family medicine · 129 Medicine Horse Drive, Tohajiilee

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  • Melia Cox, DO

    Family medicine · 80 B Veterans Boulevard, Acoma

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  • Gaurav Patel, MD

    Family medicine · 1423 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

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  • Teresa Braden, DO

    Internal medicine · 1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

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  • Oleh Hnatiuk, MD

    Internal medicine · 1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

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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 Laguna, NM

No pharmacy near Laguna, NM 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.

  • Walgreens 24 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Parkhurst Pharmacy

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 38 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Laguna, NM.

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 Laguna, 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 Cibola County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cibola County, the county that includes Laguna, compare with New Mexico 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.

#5 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 85% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Cibola County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Cibola County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Cibola County vs the state average
Infection Cibola County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
567.6 152 cases ▲ 8%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
194.2 52 cases ▲ 15%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
48.5 13 cases ▲ 33%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
26.1 7 cases ▲ 44%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
190.4 51 cases ▲ 149%
76.6 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 Cibola County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 1600 3200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cibola County, chlamydia has fallen from 3183.4 to 567.6 per 100,000 (82%), gonorrhea has fallen from 334.9 to 194.2 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 36.8 to 48.5 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Laguna, NM

Adults uninsured
12.1%
No routine checkup
28.9%
No transportation
20.1%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
21.7%
Depression
25.6%
Below poverty line
37.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,091 : 1
Cibola County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • 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 Cibola County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cibola County (2023)

People living with HIV
420 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
106

Cibola County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Cibola County residents living with HIV, 29.3% are in care · 22.8% 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 AHEAD · 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 Cibola County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Laguna, NM

Historic Route 66 cuts through Laguna carrying through-traffic past a community where households run notably large and most residents own the homes they've lived in for years, a settled, multigenerational texture that shapes daily life in ways a census snapshot only hints at. Yet beneath that stability sits a striking unemployment picture, meaning a substantial share of working-age adults are navigating stretched budgets and irregular schedules rather than the predictable nine-to-five that makes a clinic appointment easy to book and keep. That tension matters most for younger adults (people in their late teens and twenties forming new relationships, cycling through part-time work, or sharing crowded households near landmarks like Bang-Bang Hill) who tend to need routine screening most but have the fewest structural reasons to prioritize it.

Rents here run exceptionally low by any regional measure, which softens one barrier, but when more than one in five adults who want work can't find it, discretionary time and transportation money both get rationed hard. That's worth naming plainly, because someone stretching a household budget across nearly five people may need to plan that trip, not just intend it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Laguna, NM

Walkability 4.45 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Laguna 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 Laguna, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87026 snapshot

Residents
3,465
Median age
32.8
Median income
$43,996

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87026 area around Laguna: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Laguna alone.

Laguna sits in Cibola County, ZIP 87026. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bang-Bang Hill
  • The Indian Peaks
  • Two Feathers Hill
  • Middle Hill
  • Grey Hill
  • Flint Peak

Major routes

  • Historic Route 66

Reference

STD testing in Laguna, NM: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 Laguna, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Laguna, NM?

Closest is Indian Health Service (9.3 mi), or order an at-home kit to 87026.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Laguna, NM without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Laguna, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Cibola County?

About 568 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the New Mexico average.

How long do results take near Laguna, NM?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Where do I get PrEP around Laguna, NM?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

What's included in a standard STD panel?

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

How is syphilis tested near Laguna, NM?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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