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STD Testing in Lakemore, OH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Summit County reports about 199 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Lakemore, Ohio, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate support and treatment, or an at-home kit for convenience on your own schedule.

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STD testing near Lakemore, OH

9 testing options are listed for Lakemore, OH. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 1.8 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 3.6 miles

AxessPointe Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 304 reviews

AxessPointe Community Health Centers in Akron requires appointments and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB testing on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and interpretation services available throughout.

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Language Gaps Here Mean Untreated Infections

When a language barrier goes unaddressed at a clinic visit, dosing instructions get misunderstood, follow-up gets skipped, and infections go untreated. At AxessPointe Community Health Centers in Akron, interpretation services are available across the visit, so the clinical conversation, the treatment plan, and the next steps all land clearly.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed Here

AxessPointe Community Health Centers in Akron prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP on-site, with uninsured patients covered for PrEP costs. Meaning consistent access to tenofovir-based prevention without the financial interruption that causes gaps in protection.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays at AxessPointe

A hepatitis C diagnosis that points to a separate specialist means weeks of delay, additional scheduling, and real risk that treatment never starts. AxessPointe Community Health Centers in Akron treats hepatitis C on-site, closing the gap between a positive antibody result and the antiviral regimen that clears the infection.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1400 South Arlington Street, Suite 38 Akron, OH 44306
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
Highest rated 5.6 miles

Summa Health

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Summa Health in Akron tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee structure that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, and an appointment is required.

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Three Prevention Drugs, One Clinical Relationship

Summa Health prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP. Three distinct prevention medications covering different exposure windows and transmission routes. Having all three available through a single provider means ongoing prevention strategy can be adjusted as circumstances change, without splitting care across separate practices.

Hepatitis C Testing Beyond the Bacterial Standard

Plenty of STI clinics cap their panel at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Hepatitis C gets left to primary care or a specialist referral. Summa Health runs hepatitis C testing alongside the standard four, keeping a fuller picture of bloodborne risk within the same visit.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
75 Arch Street, Suite 104 Akron, OH 44304
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
5.7 miles

Faithful Servants Care Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 44 reviews

Faithful Servants Care Center in Tallmadge runs entirely on a no-fee model, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV testing with no cost to anyone who walks through the door. Appointments are required, and same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs.

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Zero Cost, Every Service, Every Visit

Faithful Servants Care Center carries no billing structure at all, donations are welcome, but nothing is charged for any service. For someone without insurance, between jobs, or simply unwilling to let a copay become the reason they skip care, that standing policy means the full range of testing, treatment, and prevention is available without a financial calculation entering the picture.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site in Tallmadge

Faithful Servants Care Center prescribes and manages PrEP directly, which means the required HIV testing, medication authorization, and follow-up monitoring happen within the clinic rather than across multiple providers. PEP is also available as a prevention option for circumstances that call for it, handled through the same clinical relationship.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
65 Community Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 5.8 miles

ICHC - Akron

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews

ICHC - Akron earns its federally qualified standing partly by tying what patients pay to what they earn: meaning STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia slides down the cost scale rather than staying fixed, and no appointment is needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
370 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304
Website
Community health center 5.9 miles

Community Support Services

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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 66 reviews

Community Support Services in Akron holds federal qualification that ties its fees directly to patient income, meaning no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
150 Cross Street, Akron, OH 44311
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 Lakemore, OH

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 Lakemore, OH

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

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

  • Summit County Public Health Clinic

    1867 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Cleveland Clinic Health & Wellness Center Imaging

    4125 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg FHC & ASC

    8701 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,057 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lakemore. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 300 offer telehealth.

  • James Monte, MD

    OB-GYN · 1463 Canton Road, Akron

  • Michael Fistek, DO

    Internal medicine · 3043 Sanitarium Road, Akron

  • Mark Smith, MD

    Internal medicine · 731 Canton Road, Akron

  • Brian Cain Telehealth

    Family medicine · 754 South Cleveland Avenue, Mogadore

  • Heidi Morris, DO

    Family medicine · 1400 South Arlington Street, Akron

  • Angela Dejulius, MD

    Family medicine · 1400 South Arlington Street, Akron

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 Lakemore, OH

No pharmacy near Lakemore, OH 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.

  • Rite Aid 0.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Marcs

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Giant Eagle Pharmacy 4029

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Med Compounding

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Discount Drug Mart

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Drug Mart

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Lakemore, OH.

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 Lakemore, 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 Summit County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Summit County, the county that includes Lakemore, compare with Ohio and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#7 of 88 Ohio counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 92% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Summit County vs Ohio vs U.S.

Summit County Ohio U.S. ▲▼ = Summit County vs the state average
Infection Summit County Ohio United States
Chlamydia
525.8 2,817 cases ▲ 14%
461.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
198.8 1,065 cases ▲ 18%
168 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31.4 168 cases ▲ 93%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.3 55 cases ▲ 12%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15.1 81 cases ▼ 6%
16 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 Summit County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Summit County, chlamydia has fallen from 571.6 to 525.8 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 350.6 to 198.8 per 100,000 (43%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.8 to 31.4 per 100,000 (166%).

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 Lakemore, OH

Adults uninsured
8.4%
No routine checkup
20.2%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
16%
Frequent mental distress
18.8%
Depression
28.1%
Below poverty line
7.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,024 : 1
Summit County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 42.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Summit County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Summit County (2023)

People living with HIV
247 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
35cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
48.1%

Summit County HIV care continuum (2023)

Summit County recorded 7.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Summit County residents living with HIV, 83.1% are in care · 73.4% 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 Summit County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lakemore, OH

Lakemore's name echoes its geography: the town grew around Springfield Lake and the wetlands that define its character, drawing families seeking quieter ground and affordable space. That same rootedness shapes how residents approach health care. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is available in and around Lakemore through the clinics and providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality built into those services meets a real need in a place where people stay, raise children, and build long-term lives. Young adults in their late teens through early thirties make up a significant presence here, a group for whom routine screening becomes part of staying well without fanfare or expense. For households managing tight budgets, cost matters, and knowing that testing can be affordable or free removes a barrier that might otherwise delay care.

That combination of privacy and accessibility allows people to get answers without the weight of disclosure hanging over their next-door neighbor encounter. Lakemore's testing services don't require elaborate travel or explanations. Whether someone lives in Ellet, Brittain, or elsewhere in town, the path to results is straightforward: find a provider that fits, schedule an appointment, and move forward with clarity. The clinics serving the area understand that confidentiality isn't a courtesy, it's foundational to whether someone seeks care at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lakemore, OH

Walkability 8.45 / 20 · Below average

At 8.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lakemore 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 Lakemore, Ohio, EasySTD

ZIP 44312 snapshot

Residents
30,739
Median age
45.7
Median income
$64,542

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 44312 area around Lakemore: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lakemore alone.

Lakemore sits in Summit County, ZIP 44312. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • James B. Dodds Lakefront Park
  • Springfield Lake Park
  • Springfield Bog Metro Park
  • Lauer Park
  • Mogadore Lion's Park
  • Airport Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Ellet
  • Brittain
  • Thomastown
  • East Akron

Major routes

  • CH 66 (Canton Road)
  • US 224 (East Waterloo Road)
  • SR 91 (Canton Road)
  • SR 18 (East Market Street)
  • CR 66 (Cleveland Avenue Northwest)

STD testing in Lakemore, OH: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Ohio 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 Ohio, 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)

Ohio 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 Ohio

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

STD testing FAQs for Lakemore, OH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Lakemore, OH?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Lakemore, OH?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Lakemore, OH?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Lakemore, OH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Summit County?

Summit County reported ~526 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Ohio average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Lakemore, OH?

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Lakemore, OH?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

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