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STD Testing in Luna, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Catron County run about 95% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test in Luna, New Mexico or a routine screening, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs typically let you pay a flat self-pay price. Both are listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Luna, NM

4 testing options are listed for Luna, NM. The nearest, Presbyterian Medical Services, is about 12.8 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 12.8 miles

Presbyterian Medical Services

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Presbyterian Medical Services in Reserve runs on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and TB testing with same-visit bacterial treatment. Appointment required, Spanish spoken on-site.

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Herpes Testing Sits Alongside the Standard Four

Skipping herpes from a clinic's panel means a second appointment, a separate lab, and a gap where an active infection goes unaddressed while you wait. Presbyterian Medical Services includes herpes testing in the same visit that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. One appointment closes that gap.

Spanish-Speaking Care Without a Go-Between

For someone navigating STI care without an established primary provider, and whose first language is Spanish, the ability to ask questions, understand results, and discuss treatment directly in Spanish at Presbyterian Medical Services means nothing gets lost between the visit and the follow-through.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1 Foster Lane, Reserve, NM 87830
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Sonora Quest Laboratories

Sonora Quest Laboratories

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2450 East Show Low Lake Road, #3B, Show Low, AZ 66.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
5171 South Cub Lake Road, Show Low, AZ 67.1 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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Sonora Quest Laboratories

Sonora Quest Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet

Address
117 East Main Street, Building C, #200, Payson, AZ 139.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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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 Luna, NM

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 Luna, NM

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Luna, 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

    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
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings

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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Luna, NM

Compare the pharmacies closest to Luna, NM. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

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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 Luna, 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 Catron County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Catron County, the county that includes Luna, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#32 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Catron County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Catron County New Mexico U.S. = Catron County vs the state average
Infection Catron County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
26.1 1 cases ▼ 95%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea 169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) 36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) 18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) 76.6 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 Catron County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 86% vs 2021
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 202020212023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Catron County, chlamydia has fallen from 27.9 to 26.1 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 27.9 to 27.9 per 100,000, and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 27.9 to 27.9 per 100,000.

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 Luna, NM

Adults uninsured
11.9%
No routine checkup
23.4%
No transportation
8.9%
Binge drinking
10%
Frequent mental distress
14.7%
Depression
22.2%

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 44.9

Social Vulnerability Index · 45th 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 Catron County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Catron County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Catron County HIV care continuum (2023)

Catron County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Catron County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Luna, NM

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections in Luna means planning ahead. The nearest clinic with on-site testing capacity lies outside town, which shapes when and how people arrange their visits. US 180 connects Luna to larger communities where walk-in appointments and same-day results are more feasible, though that requires a trip. For those who can't leave easily, telehealth screening and mail-in sample collection have become practical alternatives, letting people initiate testing without traveling first.

Young adults in Luna, people in their late teens through thirties for whom routine screening fits into life transitions and relationships, often balance testing against distance and schedule. Confidentiality remains straightforward here; the testing sites listed on this page handle results as sealed records, not shared locally. That clarity matters in a place where people recognize faces at the grocery store and gas pump. The practical reality is that Luna residents benefit from knowing their testing options beforehand rather than searching in an urgent moment.

Calling ahead, confirming hours, and understanding whether a provider offers rapid results or requires a follow-up appointment can turn a logistical challenge into something manageable. Testing is available in and around Luna through the providers on this page, each with different access points and timelines.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Luna, NM

Walkability 4.91 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.91/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Luna 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Luna, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87824 snapshot

Residents
67
Median age
75.8

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87824 area around Luna: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Luna alone.

Luna sits in Catron County, ZIP 87824. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hellroaring Mesa
  • Bar NL Mesa
  • Bar N L Mesa

Major routes

  • US 180

Reference

STD testing in Luna, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Catron County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico 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.

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 Luna, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Reserve, NM instead?

Possibly, Reserve, NM is close; compare it by distance against Presbyterian Medical Services.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Luna, NM?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Luna, NM without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Luna, NM?

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 Catron County?

About 26 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Mexico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Where can teens get STD testing near Luna, NM?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

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