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STD Testing in Lamesa, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Dawson County reports about 58 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Lamesa, Texas you can choose from same-day testing at local clinics, or at-home kits and labs.

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STD testing near Lamesa, TX

7 testing options are listed for Lamesa, TX. The nearest, South Plains Rural Health Services, is about 1.0 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 1.0 miles

South Plains Rural Health Services

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews

South Plains Rural Health Services in Lamesa tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding scale accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Appointments required, with bacterial STIs treated the same visit.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C Are on the Panel

Plenty of STI clinics draw the line at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV and leave herpes and hepatitis testing to a separate referral chain. South Plains Rural Health Services tests for herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C directly, so a single appointment covers infections that would otherwise require a separate visit somewhere else entirely.

ASL and Spanish Served Without Workarounds

South Plains Rural Health Services delivers care directly in American Sign Language and Spanish, a meaningful distinction for a Deaf patient navigating a sensitive appointment or a Spanish-dominant speaker working through nuanced health decisions, both of whom benefit from a provider who communicates in their language rather than around it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1502 North Avenue K, Lamesa, TX 79331
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 1.0 miles

South Plains Rural Health Outreach Center

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews

South Plains Rural Health Outreach Center in Lamesa earned federal qualification partly to ensure fee schedules bend with patients' incomes, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
1005 North 16th Street, Lamesa, TX 79331
Website
Community health center 31.2 miles

Lynn County Hospital District

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  • EasySTD1
Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Lynn County Hospital District in Tahoka accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee available for everyone else: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines on site; appointments required. Spanish-language care is available throughout.

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Spanish Is a Working Clinical Language Here

Lynn County Hospital District staffs Spanish as an operational language: meaning history-taking, treatment explanation, and follow-up instruction happen in Spanish directly between provider and patient, not routed through a secondary resource. That integration keeps clinical detail intact across every step of a visit.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Lynn County Hospital District tests for herpes and for hepatitis A, B, and C. A panel of infections. Catching hepatitis C, in particular, opens the door to on-site hepatitis management rather than an unresolved antibody result.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1809 Lockwood Street, Tahoka, TX 79373
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Lamesa, 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.

At-home STD testing in Lamesa, TX

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lamesa, 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 Lamesa, TX

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

  • Dawson County Hospital District

    2200 North Bryan Avenue, Lamesa, TX 79331

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 7 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lamesa. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Lamesa, TX

No pharmacy near Lamesa, 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.

  • Lamesa Primary Clinic Pharmacy

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • United Supermarkets

    36 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Nelson Prescription Pharmacy

    36 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Lamesa, TX.

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 Lamesa, 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 Dawson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dawson County, the county that includes Lamesa, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#15 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state

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

Dawson County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Dawson County vs the state average
Infection Dawson County Texas United States
Chlamydia
624.8 75 cases ▲ 27%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
174.9 21 cases ▼ 1%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
58.3 7 cases ▲ 289%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
83.3 10 cases ▲ 216%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
100 12 cases ▲ 126%
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 Dawson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 28% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dawson County, chlamydia has risen from 353.2 to 624.8 per 100,000 (77%), gonorrhea has risen from 120.4 to 174.9 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8 to 58.3 per 100,000 (629%).

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 Lamesa, TX

Adults uninsured
29%
No routine checkup
27.6%
Binge drinking
16%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
21.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,483 : 1
Dawson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Dawson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dawson County (2023)

People living with HIV
152 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
71

Dawson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dawson County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dawson County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 66.7% 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 Dawson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lamesa, TX

Lamesa takes its name from the Spanish word for "the mesa", a nod to the flat, open landscape that has anchored this Dawson County community for generations. That same steadiness marks how residents approach health here: many families own their homes and stay put, building lives in a place where costs remain modest and neighbors tend to their own. For the young adults who make up a real presence in town, those in their late teens through their thirties, confidential STI screening fits naturally into a health routine, whether someone is starting out, changing partners, or simply staying informed. Testing in and around Lamesa listed on this page respects that privacy without fanfare; what you learn stays yours alone.

The clinics and providers serving Lamesa understand that straightforward care matters more than elaborate facilities. A quick, confidential visit to get tested doesn't require a long wait or complicated paperwork. Just the chance to know your status and move forward with clarity. Whether you live near Akron Street Park or further out on North Lynn Avenue, the testing sites accessible from here are built for people who value their time and their discretion equally.

Getting tested isn't a confession or a crisis moment; it's a basic step that fits into the life you're already living. Lamesa residents who've chosen screening describe the process as efficient and judgment-free, the kind of straightforward health care that lets you get answers without disruption.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lamesa, TX

Walkability 7.65 / 20 · Below average

At 7.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lamesa 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Lamesa, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79331 snapshot

Residents
11,751
Median age
34.8
Median income
$56,179

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79331 area around Lamesa: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lamesa alone.

Lamesa sits in Dawson County, ZIP 79331. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Akron Street Park
  • Ninth Street Park
  • Pioneer Cemetery
  • Forrest Park
  • Pioneer Park
  • Lamesa Baseball & Softball Park

Major routes

  • US 180 (North 4th Street)
  • South Lynn Avenue
  • US 87 (North Lynn Avenue)
  • TX 137 (North Bryan Avenue)

STD testing in Lamesa, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Dawson 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 Lamesa-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 Lamesa 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.

STD testing FAQs for Lamesa, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near O'Donnell, TX instead?

Possibly, O'Donnell, TX is close; compare it by distance against South Plains Rural Health Services.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lamesa, TX?

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 Lamesa, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Lamesa, TX?

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 Dawson County?

About 625 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Texas average.

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.

Can I test at home near Lamesa, TX?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 79331; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Lamesa, TX?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

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