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STD Testing in Los Prados, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Caguas Municipio reports about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Los Prados, Puerto Rico, consider that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Find local options below.

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STD testing near Los Prados, PR

3 testing options are listed for Los Prados, PR. The nearest, Corporacion SANOS, is about 0.3 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 0.3 miles

Corporacion SANOS

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Corporacion SANOS in Caguas delivers hepatitis A and B vaccines alongside HIV and hepatitis prevention education, with STI services available on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; an appointment is required to be seen.

Sliding-scale
Address
Los Prados Shopping Center, Caguas, PR 00727
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 0.4 miles

Sanos CHC

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Sanos CHC in Caguas holds federal qualification that obligates it to extend sliding-scale fees to patients regardless of insurance status, making it a practical answer for anyone paying out of pocket. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with costs adjusted to income.

Sliding-scale
Address
200 Grand Blvd Los Prados, Caguas, PR 00727
Website
Community health center 1.6 miles

SANOS Centro de Salud y Bienestar

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 reviews

SANOS Centro de Salud y Bienestar in Caguas welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Backed by federal FQHC standing, its sliding-scale fees adjust to your income, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
230 Calle Gautier Benitez, Caguas, PR 00725
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 Los Prados, PR

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.

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At-home STD testing in Los Prados, PR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Los Prados, 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 Prados, PR

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

  • Healthcare Ambulatory Services

    Plaza Del Carmen Mall Num 24, Caguas, PR 00725

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • LAB Clinico Borinquen-Consolidated Medical Plaza

    Consolidated Medical Plaza Calle Gautier Benitez, Caguas, PR 00725

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Clinico Plaza Centro

    Centro Comercial San Antonio, Ave Rafael Cordero, Caguas, PR 00725

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 932 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Los Prados. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 59 offer telehealth.

  • Anstrong Figueroa, MD

    Internal medicine · 994 Calle O, Caguas

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  • Iris Lasanta Ramos, MD

    Family medicine · H29 Ave Pino, Caguas

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  • Antonio Capella-Hernandez, MD

    Family medicine · 201 Calle Gautier Benitez, Caguas

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  • Yanira Fernandez Esteves, MD

    Family medicine · Professional Ctr, Caguas

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  • Carmen Ortiz-Roque, MD

    OB-GYN · 201 Ave Gautier Benitez, Caguas

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  • Alma Ponton Nigaglioni, MD

    OB-GYN · 230 Ave Gautier Benitez, Caguas

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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 Prados, PR

No pharmacy near Los Prados, PR 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.

  • Walgreens 0.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Judith

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Caridad

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tu Farmacia Movil

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Santa Ana

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Los Prados, PR.

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 Prados, 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 Caguas Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Caguas Municipio, the municipio that includes Los Prados, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Caguas Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Caguas Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Caguas Municipio vs the state average
Infection Caguas Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
190.2 237 cases ▲ 17%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
53.8 67 cases ▲ 45%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
29.7 37 cases ▲ 118%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
26.5 33 cases ▲ 35%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.8 11 cases ▼ 44%
15.6 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 Caguas Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Caguas Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 121.8 to 190.2 per 100,000 (56%), gonorrhea has risen from 20.4 to 53.8 per 100,000 (164%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.3 to 29.7 per 100,000 (72%).

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 Prados, PR

  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Caguas Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Caguas Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
538 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
15cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
19 · PnR 1.4

Caguas Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

Caguas Municipio recorded 13.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Caguas Municipio residents living with HIV, 70.8% are in care · 64.2% 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 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 Caguas Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Los Prados, PR

In Caguas Municipio, where the county's rural spread stretches out from the highway, the high rate of STIs among younger residents is reflected in the reality of trying to balance a part-time job with the costs of living in Los Prados. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1229 a month, and for many residents, that's a significant portion of their income. This means that when younger adults in their late teens and twenties are trying to navigate the challenges of forming relationships and seeking care, they often have to juggle multiple jobs just to make ends meet.

The lack of convenient, low-friction screening options in Los Prados is particularly pressing, given the high rate of STIs in the area. With 81.3% of residents participating in the labor force, many young adults are already working multiple jobs, making it difficult to find time to get tested. The typical household size of 2.9 people means that even if a young adult does manage to get tested, they may have to take time off work to care for a partner who is also affected.

Despite the challenges, the listed options offer a glimmer of hope. For example, the nearest clinic, a drive from Los Prados, provides a convenient option for residents who may not have access to testing otherwise.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Los Prados, PR

Walkability 5.01 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.01/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Los Prados 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Los Prados, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Los Prados sits in Caguas Municipio, ZIP 727. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Museo del Tabaco
  • Parque Bairoa
  • Cerro Marquesa
  • Jardín Botánico y Cultural de Caguas William Miranda Marín
  • Parque Bonneville Manor
  • Museo del Deporte Cagüeño Dr. Emigdio "Millo" Buonomo Morales

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Cañabón
  • Sector Secc. García
  • Turabo Gardens 4ª Secc.
  • Parque Las Haciendas
  • Parque del Río
  • Valle Tolima
  • Turabo Gardens 1ª, 2ª y 3ª Secc.
  • Turabo Gardens 5ª Secc.

Major routes

  • PR-156 (Avenida Joviniano Ríos Mercado)
  • PR-784
  • PR-34 (Avenida Turabo)

Reference

STD testing in Los Prados, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Caguas Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 Prados-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 Prados 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 Puerto Rico

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: 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 Puerto Rico

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 Prados, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Los Prados, PR?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Los Prados, PR?

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 Prados, PR without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Los Prados, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Caguas Municipio?

Caguas Municipio reported ~190 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Puerto Rico average.

How long do results take near Los Prados, PR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

In Puerto Rico, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Is there an at-home STD test for Los Prados, PR?

At-home kits mail to 727: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Do genital sores mean I need testing?

Yes, sores or ulcers can indicate herpes or syphilis and should be evaluated quickly, ideally while a sore is present.

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