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

Willacy County reports about 36 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you'll find local clinics and private labs for STI testing in Los Angeles, Texas. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price — see your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Los Angeles, TX

6 testing options are listed for Los Angeles, TX. The nearest, Texas Department of State Health Services, is about 1.1 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.

Closest to you 1.1 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Raymondville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, and that visit covers syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV testing, STI treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis vaccines, all on a sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
174 South 13th Street, Raymondville, TX 78580
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 1.9 miles

Su Clinica

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Su Clinica, a community health center in Raymondville, weaves STI care into its broader primary-care practice: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing share infrastructure with family planning and vaccination, all on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
131 Fm 3168, Raymondville, TX 78580
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
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 63 reviews
Address
5505 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550 20.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 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

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 42 reviews
Address
1713 Treasure Hills Boulevard, Harlingen, TX 78550 23.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 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

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
1310 North Texas Boulevard, Weslaco, TX 78599 25.4 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 35 reviews
Address
1525 East 6th Street A-1, Weslaco, TX 78596 26.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, TX

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

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

  • Raymondville Pediatrics

    640 South Expressway 77, Suite 2, Raymondville, TX 78580

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Donna Medical Clinic

    646 South Expressway 77, Raymondville, TX 78580

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Raymondville ISD

    419 Fm 3168, Raymondville, TX 78580

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Smith Family Medicine

    165 South 6th Street, Raymondville, TX 78580

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • SU Clinica

    131 Fm Rd 3168, Raymondville, TX 78580

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 230 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Los Angeles. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 50 offer telehealth.

  • Philip Midgley, DO

    Family medicine · 165 South 6th Street, Raymondville

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  • Cynthia Salinas, MD

    Family medicine · 336 South 8th Street, Raymondville

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  • Rolando Posada, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 13800 Fm, Lyford

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  • Rachel Salinas, MD

    Family medicine · 119 Retama Street, Elsa

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  • Francisco Rugama, MD

    Internal medicine · 101 South Broadway Street, Elsa

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  • Donna Joule, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2902 South 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen

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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 Los Angeles, TX

No pharmacy near Los Angeles, 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 0.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Torres Family Pharmacy

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Torres Family Pharmacy of Raymondville

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Elsa Pharmacy Services

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Delta Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Lifechek

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Willacy County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Willacy County, the county that includes Los Angeles, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~45% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 96% of the state

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

Willacy County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Willacy County vs the state average
Infection Willacy County Texas United States
Chlamydia
678.7 136 cases ▲ 38%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
94.8 19 cases ▼ 46%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5 1 cases ▼ 67%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15 3 cases ▼ 43%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
124.8 25 cases ▲ 182%
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 Willacy County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Willacy County, chlamydia has risen from 362 to 678.7 per 100,000 (87%), gonorrhea has risen from 79.3 to 94.8 per 100,000 (20%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.9 to 5 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 Los Angeles, TX

Adults uninsured
41.1%
No routine checkup
29.8%
Binge drinking
15.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.8%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
27.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,540 : 1
Willacy County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61
  • 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 Willacy County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Willacy County (2023)

People living with HIV
947 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
125 · PnR 3.5

Willacy County HIV care continuum (2023)

Willacy County recorded 35.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Willacy County residents living with HIV, 47.3% are in care · 37.3% 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 Willacy County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Los Angeles, TX

Los Angeles, in Willacy County, Texas, is a small, suburban community. Provider load runs high, so many residents pair a clinic visit with at-home kits or telehealth.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Los Angeles, TX

Walkability 6.66 / 20 · Below average

At 6.66/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Los Angeles 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Los Angeles, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78580 snapshot

Residents
13,568
Median age
31.7
Median income
$45,074

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78580 area around Los Angeles: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Los Angeles alone.

Los Angeles sits in Willacy County, ZIP 78580. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • First Baptist Church of Raymondville
  • Raymondville State Bank
  • Willacy County Courthouse
  • Willacy County
  • Historical Center of Raymondville
  • Edward Burleson Raymond

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Raymondville

Major routes

  • U.S. Highway 77

Reference

STD testing in Los Angeles, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Willacy 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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Los Angeles, TX?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Los Angeles, TX?

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

Can I get tested in Los Angeles, TX without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Los Angeles, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Willacy County?

Willacy County reported ~679 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Los Angeles, TX?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How soon after sex should I get tested?

Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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