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

Gonorrhea in Leon County runs about 76% lower than the US average. If you live in Leona, Texas, and want to get tested whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing or labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. The list below can help you weigh your options.

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STD testing near Leona, TX

5 testing options are listed for Leona, TX. The nearest, HealthPoint, is about 6.4 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 6.4 miles

HealthPoint

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 20 reviews

HealthPoint, a community health center in Centerville, folds STI care into a full-spectrum primary care environment: the standard panel, sliding-scale fees, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccination, all by appointment, with care available in Spanish.

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Spanish Is a Primary Language of Care

HealthPoint in Centerville delivers STI care directly in Spanish, not routed through auxiliary support, but as a core operational capacity of the clinic. For patients whose medical reasoning, questions, and concerns live in Spanish, that means clinical conversations, counseling, and PrEP management all happen in the same language.

HIV Prevention Managed On-Site With PrEP

Many STI clinics test for HIV and stop there, leaving prevention management to outside providers. HealthPoint in Centerville prescribes and manages PrEP directly, and also provides PEP. Meaning both daily HIV prevention and post-exposure treatment are handled within the same clinical relationship.

Seven Infections Tested, Including Herpes and Hepatitis

HealthPoint's panel covers infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C) giving herpes serology and hepatitis antibody testing the same clinical weight as the bacterial infections. A broader test count means fewer gaps left unaddressed in a single visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
623 Lassater Street, Centerville, TX 75833
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Address
3201 University Drive East, Bryan, TX 77802 39.7 miles away
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
  • 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 3.2 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
521 Interstate 45, Huntsville, TX 77340 40.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
2603 Osler Boulevard, Bryan, TX 77802 40.9 miles away
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
  • 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 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Address
1605 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX 77845 43.6 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 Leona, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Leona, TX

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Leona, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Leona, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Leona. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Liza Banaag, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 411 East Collard Street, Madisonville

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  • Solomon Pendleton, MD

    Family medicine · 100 West Cross Street, Madisonville

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  • Darryl White, MD

    Family medicine · 144 Humphreys Street, Buffalo

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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 Leona, TX

No pharmacy near Leona, 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.

  • Carols Pharmacy

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Walkers Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Leona, 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 Leona, 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 Leon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Leon County, the county that includes Leona, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~12% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#156 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

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

Leon County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Leon County vs the state average
Infection Leon County Texas United States
Chlamydia
254 42 cases ▼ 48%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.3 7 cases ▼ 76%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6 1 cases ▼ 60%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6 1 cases ▼ 77%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.1 2 cases ▼ 73%
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 Leon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Leon County, chlamydia has risen from 216.3 to 254 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 76.3 to 42.3 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.3 to 6 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Leona, TX

Adults uninsured
13.2%
No routine checkup
20.5%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
11.6%
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 70th 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 Leon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Leon County (2023)

People living with HIV
259 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
79

Leon County HIV care continuum (2022)

Leon County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Leon County residents living with HIV, 82.4% are in care · 64.7% 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 Leon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Leona, TX

Leona's economy turns on timber and ranching, work that demands long hours outdoors and brings people together in tight crews. That kind of labor, and the social rhythms that follow it, make routine STI screening especially relevant for the young adults who form a substantial part of the town's population. Confidentiality in testing isn't a luxury here; it's a basic expectation, and clinics and providers listed on this page understand that screening results belong to you alone. Testing in and around Leona covers the standard range of infections through straightforward clinic visits.

Most people choose screening when they're starting a new relationship, after unprotected contact, or simply as part of staying informed. No special reason needed. A few minutes in a private setting, clear answers, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your status. The landscape around Leona, from Fort Boggy State Park to the historical weight of the Site of the First Court House Built in Leon County, reflects a community with roots.

That stability matters when you're deciding where to get tested. Local providers know their patients expect discretion and competence, and they deliver both.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Leona, TX

Walkability 4.59 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Leona 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 Leona, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75850 snapshot

Residents
1,407
Median age
48.8

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75850 area around Leona: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Leona alone.

Leona sits in Leon County, ZIP 75850. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Site of the First Court House Built in Leon County
  • Leon County
  • Fort Boggy State Park
  • Hayden Mountain
  • Site of Fort Boggy
  • Fort Boggy

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Leon 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 Leona-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 Leona 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 Leona, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Leona, TX?

1 testing option is within 30 miles of Leona, TX.

What does STD testing cost around Leona, TX?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Leona, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Leona, TX?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Leon County?

About 254 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

Can I test at home near Leona, TX?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 75850; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How long do results take near Leona, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 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.

Where do I get PrEP around Leona, TX?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

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