STD Testing in Lawndale, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Philadelphia County reports about 1266 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, so if you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Lawndale, Pennsylvania, consider community and public clinics which are often low-cost or free, or private labs that tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. We list options below.
7 testing options are listed for Lawndale, PA. The nearest, Newlands Health, is about 0.1 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.
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Quest Diagnostics
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3.3(144)?
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 144 reviews
Address
700 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 0.9 miles away
Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.
Closest to you 0.1 miles
Newlands Health
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Newlands Health, a Philadelphia community health center, folds STI testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) into full primary care, with sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and appointments required; every service carries no fee.
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Every Visit Costs Nothing at Newlands
Delayed treatment and incomplete follow-up are often downstream of cost, a fee that appears after an appointment, a prescription not filled, a return visit skipped. Newlands Health charges nothing for any service it provides, so the entire care path from first test through treatment stays intact without a single out-of-pocket calculation.
French and Haitian Creole Spoken on Staff
Care delayed by language gaps compounds: a misunderstood diagnosis, a treatment plan not fully grasped, a follow-up appointment not made. Newlands Health provides services directly in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, with interpretation available for other languages, so nothing in the clinical conversation gets lost or deferred.
PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site
Newlands Health prescribes both PrEP, the daily oral regimen requiring regular HIV and kidney-function monitoring, and PEP, with ongoing medical management handled at the same clinic. Staying on PrEP long-term demands consistent follow-up labs and prescription renewals; Newlands carries all of that, including access for uninsured patients.
English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
No Fee
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Free Hepatitis B Test
Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Highest rated 1.2 miles
Courage Medicine Health Center
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Courage Medicine Health Center, a community health center in Philadelphia, folds rapid and conventional HIV testing, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis screening into walk-in visits on a sliding scale. With every service provided at no fee.
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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost
Every service at Courage Medicine Health Center is provided at no cost, which means the full scope of care, from STI treatment to HIV management to DoxyPEP, is available without a bill waiting at checkout.
Full Care Delivered in Spanish
Courage Medicine Health Center delivers care in Spanish, so clinical conversations (about dosing, adherence, or prevention) happen in the language that carries the clearest meaning for the patient.
PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Without the Extra Stop
Chasing prevention across multiple providers means gaps, missed PEP timing, stalled PrEP starts, DoxyPEP never filled. Courage Medicine Health Center prescribes all three under one clinical relationship, so prevention doesn't fracture across referrals.
Tests & treatsPrEPDoxyPEP
Address
7198 Castor Avenue, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19149
Philadelphia Department of Public Health tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB: with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Appointments are required, and staff communicate directly in Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole.
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Direct Care in Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole
Plenty of clinics log a language need and route it through interpretation services alone. Here, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole are spoken directly by staff, and broader interpretation services cover additional languages beyond those three, so the clinical conversation happens without a relay.
Ryan White Funding Covers HIV Care End-to-End
Ryan White Program funding underwrites HIV care at this clinic from initial testing through ongoing treatment and management, meaning a patient doesn't cross into a separately funded system once a diagnosis is confirmed; the care relationship and financial structure stay continuous.
PrEP Is Prescribed and Managed On-Site
PrEP prescriptions, including the follow-up HIV and kidney monitoring required every 90 days, are handled directly at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, which means the drug, the labs, and the ongoing clinical oversight are tied to the same provider rather than split across separate appointments.
Tests & treatsRyan White HIV careSliding-scalePrEP
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.
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lawndale, 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 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.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Lawndale, PA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Philadelphia 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.
Showing 2 of the CLIA-certified labs in Philadelphia County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lawndale. 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 Lawndale, PA who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,830 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lawndale. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,725 offer telehealth.
SC
Stephen Cowen, DO
Internal medicine · 6449 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia
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 Lawndale, PA
Compare the pharmacies closest to Lawndale, PA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
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 Lawndale, 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.
Online treatment
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Philadelphia County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Philadelphia County, the county that includes Lawndale, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#1 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Philadelphia County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.
Philadelphia CountyPennsylvaniaU.S.▲▼ = Philadelphia County vs the state average
Infection
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania
United States
Chlamydia
1265.919,628 cases▲ 201%
421.2
492.2
Gonorrhea
553.58,583 cases▲ 283%
144.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31.3486 cases▲ 244%
9.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
41.3641 cases▲ 301%
10.3
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
43.9681 cases▲ 285%
11.4
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 Philadelphia County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Philadelphia County, chlamydia has risen from 987.3 to 1265.9 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has risen from 455.3 to 553.5 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 31.9 to 31.3 per 100,000 (2%).
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 Lawndale, PA
Adults uninsured
7.7%
Philadelphia County
Below poverty line
15.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,412 : 1
Philadelphia County
Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 43.3
Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Philadelphia County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Philadelphia County (2023)
Federal priority area: Philadelphia County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
People living with HIV
1257 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
389cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
45.1%
Philadelphia County HIV care continuum (2023)
Philadelphia County recorded 29.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Philadelphia County residents living with HIV, 92.1% know their status · 72.3% are in care · 64.4% 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 Philadelphia County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Oxford Avenue runs through Lawndale with the steady rhythm of a neighborhood that knows itself well, tree-lined blocks, established homes, the kind of place where people tend to stay. That stability matters when you're thinking about STI testing, because it means you can find care without traveling far, and you can return to the same provider if you need follow-up or peace of mind. Testing in and around Lawndale is straightforward: clinics listed on this page offer confidential screening, and the process moves quickly once you walk in. Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a significant part of Lawndale's population, and many are at the stage of life when routine screening fits naturally into health habits: whether you're starting a new relationship, managing multiple partners, or simply staying ahead of potential risks.
The confidentiality that testing provides isn't a luxury here; it's a basic fact of how care works. What you discuss with a provider stays in that room. The comfort and privacy you get from testing locally means no waiting for results to arrive by mail from a distant lab, no explaining trips to another town. Lawndale residents can access the screening they need without disrupting their everyday routines, and they can do it on their own timeline.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Lawndale, PA
Walkability14.6 / 20 · Above average
Lawndale scores 14.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
ZIP 19111 snapshot
Residents
65,821
Median age
38.2
Median income
$60,441
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 19111 area around Lawndale: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lawndale alone.
Lawndale sits in Philadelphia County, ZIP 19111. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Trinity Church Oxford
Cheltenham Shovel Shop
Beth Sholom Congregation
Abington Art Center
Lynnewood Hall
Loudoun Mansion
Neighborhoods & communities
Volunteertown
Lawncrest
Cheltenham
Burholme
Oxford Circle
Summerdale
Crescentville
Frankford
Major routes
PA 232 (Oxford Avenue)
Martins Mill Road
PA 73 (Cottman Avenue)
Tacony Creek Trail Trailhead
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Lawndale, PA
Just outside Lawndale? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Lawndale, PA: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Philadelphia County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How 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 Lawndale-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Lawndale 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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 PennsylvaniaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)
Pennsylvania 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.
