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STD Testing in Macomb, NY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Macomb residents in St. Lawrence County face a reported gonorrhea rate about 79% lower than the US average. Whether you're seeking testing after a potential exposure or as part of routine care in Macomb, New York, weigh cost and speed when choosing between community clinics and private labs. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Macomb, NY

4 testing options are listed for Macomb, NY. The nearest, Community Health Center of the North Country, is about 8.6 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 8.6 miles

Community Health Center of the North Country

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Community Health Center of the North Country, in Gouverneur, ties STI screening fees directly to what patients can actually pay. No income disqualifies anyone from care. Dual-designated as both an FQHC and Rural Health Clinic, it offers sliding-scale syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without requiring an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 12 reviews
Address
929 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 37.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
1116 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 37.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

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Address
20053 Summit View Boulevard, Watertown, NY 13601 38.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Macomb, NY

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 Macomb, NY

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Macomb, 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 Macomb, NY

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

  • Clifton-Fine Hospital Laboratory

    1014 Oswegatchie Trail, Star Lake, NY 13690

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Massena Hospital Laboratory

    One Hospital Drive, Massena, NY 13662

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 61 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Macomb. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

  • Payam Hadian, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur

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  • Kimberly Hadian, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 77 West Barney Street, Governed

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  • Edward Reason, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur

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  • Nancy Girard, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 137 East Main Street, Gouverneur

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  • Manasvi Jaitly, MD

    Internal medicine · 3 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg

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  • David Dunn, MD

    Family medicine · 3 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg

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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 Macomb, NY

No pharmacy near Macomb, NY 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.

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kinney Drugs

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Healthdirect Institutional Pharmacy Services,

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Noble Health Services

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Macomb, NY.

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 Macomb, 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 St. Lawrence County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in St. Lawrence County, the county that includes Macomb, compare with New York and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 47% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, St. Lawrence County vs New York vs U.S.

St. Lawrence County New York U.S. ▲▼ = St. Lawrence County vs the state average
Infection St. Lawrence County New York United States
Chlamydia
246.9 264 cases ▼ 56%
558.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
37.4 40 cases ▼ 84%
235.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.9 2 cases ▼ 87%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
0.9 1 cases ▼ 96%
23.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.9 2 cases ▼ 92%
25.2 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 St. Lawrence County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Lawrence County, chlamydia has risen from 220.3 to 246.9 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has risen from 25.8 to 37.4 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 0.9 to 1.9 per 100,000 (111%).

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 Macomb, NY

Adults uninsured
6.3%
No routine checkup
18.4%
No transportation
8.2%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
24%
Below poverty line
22.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,831 : 1
St. Lawrence County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.03
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 71st 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 St. Lawrence County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in St. Lawrence County (2023)

People living with HIV
206 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
86

St. Lawrence County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among St. Lawrence County residents living with HIV, 46.3% are in care · 43.6% 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 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 St. Lawrence County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Macomb, NY

Macomb sits deep in St. The town's profile is largely one of established households: most residents own their homes, many are raising families under one roof, and well over half of adults are married. But that settled picture coexists with a meaningful share of people for whom income is genuinely stretched: an unemployment rate above the national norm and a modest typical home value point to a community where unexpected out-of-pocket costs, even a modest clinic fee, can quietly tip the decision toward skipping a visit. The 13% of residents who rent tend to carry tighter margins, and at a typical monthly rent that already claims a significant slice of a paycheck, discretionary health spending is the first thing to recede.

All of that makes the cost and coverage details on each clinic card worth a close read before making the drive. For a renter or a household running on one income, the difference between a sliding-scale fee and a full-price visit can determine whether a St. Lawrence County appointment happens this month or gets deferred indefinitely.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Macomb, NY

Walkability 4.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Macomb 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 Macomb, New York, EasySTD

ZIP 13642 snapshot

Residents
9,018
Median age
41
Median income
$47,452

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 13642 area around Macomb: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Macomb alone.

Reference

STD testing in Macomb, NY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New York 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 York, 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 York 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 York

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 Macomb, NY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Macomb, NY?

Closest is Community Health Center of the North Country (8.6 mi), or order an at-home kit to 13642.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Macomb, NY without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Macomb, NY?

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 St. Lawrence County?

About 247 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New York average.

Can I test at home near Macomb, NY?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 13642; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

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

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Can herpes be treated?

There's no cure, but antivirals manage symptoms well and reduce transmission.

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