Comanche County has about 54 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, more than the US average. You need fast, reliable STD testing in Lawton, Oklahoma. Public clinics and private labs vary in cost and speed. See your options below.
Available testing centers
12 testing options are listed for Lawton, OK. The nearest, Oklahoma State Department of Health, is about 0.2 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Oklahoma State Department of Health in Lawton delivers STI care through a public health department, pairing the standard panel with family planning services and same-visit bacterial treatment on a sliding-scale fee. Appointments are required, and Spanish-language care is available on-site.
Without on-site Spanish service, a patient navigating a positive result faces a second appointment, a separate provider, and real days of uncertainty before treatment begins. At Oklahoma State Department of Health in Lawton, Spanish-language care happens in the same room as the test. The counseling, the diagnosis, the treatment plan.
Leaving hepatitis C off the panel means a separate visit to a separate facility, which for many people simply never happens, and an active infection goes unmanaged. Oklahoma State Department of Health in Lawton tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, closing that gap in a single appointment.
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Listing verified Sep 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
A community safety-net federally qualified health center in Lawton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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A community safety-net federally qualified health center in Lawton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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A public safety-net federally qualified health center in Lawton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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Lawton Community Health Center, in Lawton, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, with a sliding scale for everyone else: covering gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV testing, plus HPV and hepatitis vaccines, with appointments required and Spanish-language care available.
Spanish is a working language of care at Lawton Community Health Center, not a workaround. That means clinical conversations (symptoms, treatment options, follow-up) happen with the same fluency as everything else, without anything lost between question and answer.
Lawton Community Health Center tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV. Because herpes often goes undetected without targeted testing, having it on the panel means a single appointment can surface something that a narrower screen would simply miss.
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Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Comanche County Hospital Authority in Lawton meets patients where they are: between providers, paying out of pocket, or working within a tight budget. Earning federal FQHC designation means fees adjust to income, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening genuinely reachable without an appointment.
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LCHC Family Continuity Clinic in Lawton extends federally qualified care to patients between providers, paying cash, or working within a tight budget. Sliding-scale fees adjust to income for everyone who walks in, covering STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. No appointment needed.
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Indian Health Service in Lawton tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs the same visit, with every service provided at no fee, by appointment.
A cost that surfaces at checkout, or a second appointment you can't afford, is where care quietly collapses. At Indian Health Service Lawton, no fee attaches to any service: testing, treatment, prevention, counseling, or medication, so the visit ends at the door, not at a billing counter.
Indian Health Service Lawton prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, meaning a patient who needs ongoing HIV prevention, post-exposure coverage, or bacterial STI prevention after sex can get all three managed in the same place rather than across separate providers.
Without on-site hepatitis C treatment, a positive antibody result sends patients to a specialist. A gap where follow-through breaks down and a curable infection goes unaddressed. Indian Health Service Lawton carries the full arc from testing through treatment, keeping a chronic, liver-damaging disease on a direct path to resolution.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lawton, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Comanche 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.
PO Box 3326 Building 4303 Pitman Street, Fort Sill, OK 73503
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73505
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
1515 Lawrie Tatum Road, Lawton, OK 73501
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
4417 West Gore Boulevard, Suite 7, Lawton, OK 73505
CMS-certified lab
2640 Miner Road, Fort Sill, OK 73503
CMS-certified lab
Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lawton. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 104 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lawton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.
Samuel Taylor, MD
Family medicine · 5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton
Akash Attreya, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton
Larry Ruffin, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 3428 Northwest Cache Road, Lawton
Jennifer James, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2701 Southwest A Avenue, Lawton
Amarilys Fernandez-Maldonado, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 110 Northwest 31st Street, Lawton
Pradeep Kumar Mada, MD
Infectious disease · 3201 West Gore Boulevard, Lawton
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
No pharmacy near Lawton, OK 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.
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0.4 mi Lawton Heritage Pharmacy
0.6 miMedicap Pharmacy
0.6 miRichmark
0.7 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Lawton, OK.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Lawton, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Comanche County, the county that includes Lawton, compare with Oklahoma 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.
#2 of 77 Oklahoma counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
| Infection | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 667.1 811 cases ▲ 42% | 471.3 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 208.9 254 cases ▲ 23% | 170.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 53.5 65 cases ▲ 93% | 27.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 37 45 cases ▲ 116% | 17.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 62.5 76 cases ▲ 57% | 39.7 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Comanche County, chlamydia has fallen from 775.2 to 667.1 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 386.4 to 208.9 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 15.7 to 53.5 per 100,000 (241%).
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
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 Comanche County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Oklahoma is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Comanche County HIV care continuum (2023)
Comanche County recorded 17.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Comanche County residents living with HIV, 74.7% are in care · 48% 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.
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 Comanche County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Wilson Park draws people year-round, and near its trails and open spaces sits a health reality that affects many of Lawton's younger residents: STI testing is straightforward to access, but many people delay it out of habit or hesitation. The community's transient makeup (renters moving in and out, families doubling up across generations in shared homes) means that confidentiality carries real weight. A test result stays between you and your provider; there's no automatic call to anyone else, and clinics listed on this page understand that privacy shapes whether someone shows up at all. Lawton's cost of living is modest, and testing in and around town reflects that affordability.
Clinics don't require insurance, and many offer sliding-scale fees or free visits for uninsured patients. That matters when rent and household expenses already stretch thin. Young adults in particular, whether new to the area or rooted here, often find that routine screening becomes easier once they know exactly where to go and what to expect. The gap between knowing testing exists and actually scheduling an appointment often comes down to convenience and trust.
Providers listed on this page serve Lawton directly, and many staff members have seen the same faces over years. That familiarity, combined with straightforward logistics, removes one more reason to put off care that takes less than an hour and can answer questions that linger for months.
Getting there
At 7.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lawton 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.
ZIP 73505 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 73505 area around Lawton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lawton alone.
Lawton sits in Comanche County, ZIP 73505. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Lawton? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Comanche County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Oklahoma law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Lawton-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Lawton 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.
Two things that actually depend on Oklahoma 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).
In Oklahoma, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Oklahoma: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
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 OklahomaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Indian Health Service, about 2.1 mi away, provides free testing.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Comanche County reported ~667 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Oklahoma average.
In Oklahoma, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.
Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.
Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.
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