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STD Testing in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

San Patricio County has new HIV diagnoses running about 15% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, Texas, consider that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Check the options below.

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STD testing near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

5 testing options are listed for Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX. The nearest, Community Action Corporation of South Texas, is about 3.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 3.3 miles

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Community Action Corporation of South Texas in Mathis accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with fees set for those paying directly, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and family planning. No appointment required.

Tests & treats
Address
213 South Duval Street, Mathis, TX 78368
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
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
200 West Fm 351, Beeville, TX 78102 21.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews
Address
14101 Northwest Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 22.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
14041 Northwest Boulevard 2-A, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 23.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 3.7 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
13725 Northwest Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 23.2 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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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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, 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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

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

  • Coastal Children's Clinic

    1830 Billy G Webb Drive, Portland, TX 78374

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Physicians Premier ER Portland

    1860 Hwy Frontage Road, Suite C, Portland, TX 78374

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Northshore Emergency Center

    1702 Highway 181 North Suite A-11, Portland, TX 78374

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 50 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • Jose Benamu, MD

    Internal medicine · 304 East San Patricio Avenue, Mathis

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  • Monica Espinoza, MD

    Family medicine · 213 South Duval Street, Mathis

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  • Gabriel Tarango, DO

    Family medicine · 101 South Eugenia Street, Orange Grove

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  • Christian Okpalo, MD

    Internal medicine · 1211 East Houston Street, Beeville

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  • Joseph Larakers, MD

    Family medicine · 302 South Hillside Drive, Beeville

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  • Drew Smithers, DO

    Family medicine · 1500 East Houston Street, Beeville

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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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

No pharmacy near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • CVS Pharmacy 3.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Jay's Pharmacy Mathis

    3.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fiesta RX

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 20 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Schulz & Wroten Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX.

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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, 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 San Patricio County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Patricio County, the county that includes Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#64 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, San Patricio County vs Texas vs U.S.

San Patricio County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = San Patricio County vs the state average
Infection San Patricio County Texas United States
Chlamydia
409 289 cases ▼ 17%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
120.3 85 cases ▼ 32%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.7 9 cases ▼ 15%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.5 6 cases ▼ 68%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.4 25 cases ▼ 20%
44.3 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 San Patricio County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Patricio County, chlamydia has fallen from 487.2 to 409 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 173.1 to 120.3 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.1 to 12.7 per 100,000 (3%).

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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

Adults uninsured
31.3%
No routine checkup
25%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
20.6%
Below poverty line
23.6%
Primary-care ratio
4,356 : 1
San Patricio County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 San Patricio County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Patricio County (2023)

People living with HIV
144 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
71

San Patricio County HIV care continuum (2022)

San Patricio County recorded 15.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Patricio County residents living with HIV, 82.9% are in care · 75.6% 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 San Patricio County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

The rhythm here moves with the water and the land, fishing seasons on Lake Corpus Christi, ranch work across the Mathis spreads, seasonal labor that brings people through in waves. Young adults in this area often juggle multiple jobs or split time between town and work sites, which means finding a testing clinic that fits their actual schedule, not some ideal one, becomes part of the practicality of staying healthy. Providers in and around Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres understand this tempo and offer appointments designed around how people actually live. Confidentiality in a place where many residents work for the same employers or move in overlapping circles isn't abstract, it's the foundation of whether someone will walk through a clinic door at all.

Testing facilities here treat that seriousness as operational fact, not a marketing phrase. Results remain between patient and provider, and no employer, neighbor, or family member learns anything unless you choose to tell them. The clinics and providers listed on this page offer STI screening without requiring you to explain yourself first. Whether you're between jobs, new to the area, or simply due for routine screening, the testing available here is straightforward, confidential, and designed for people whose lives don't pause for appointments.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

Walkability 4.91 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.91/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres 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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78368 snapshot

Residents
9,474
Median age
40.1
Median income
$41,286

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78368 area around Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres alone.

Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres sits in San Patricio County, ZIP 78368. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lake Corpus Christi State Park
  • Chalk Hill
  • Thomas Henry Mathis Ranch
  • Paiz Park
  • First Baptist Church of Mathis
  • Echo Stagecoach Depot and Post Office

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Mathis

Major routes

  • TX 359 (North State Highway 359)

Reference

STD testing in Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in San Patricio County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas 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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres-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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres 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 Texas

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in San Patricio County?

San Patricio County reported ~409 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres, TX?

At-home kits mail to 78368: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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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