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STD Testing in Madison, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis incidence in Yolo County runs about 28% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind in Madison, California, you'll want to weigh options between clinics and private labs. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs often charge a flat self-pay price. See your options below.

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STD testing near Madison, CA

7 testing options are listed for Madison, CA. The nearest, Winters Healthcare, is about 2.8 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.

Highest rated 2.8 miles

Winters Healthcare

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Winters Healthcare in Esparto runs by appointment and covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and herpes testing alongside STI treatment and PrEP (on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance) with care delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes Testing Alongside the Standard Four

Winters Healthcare tests for herpes simplex in addition to chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. A fifth infection on the panel that most appointment-based clinics leave off. That single addition changes what a visit can rule out or confirm without a separate referral.

PEP Is Prescribed Here, Not Tracked Down Elsewhere

Plenty of testing-only practices hand patients PrEP brochures but lack the prescribing infrastructure to actually dispense either PrEP or PEP on-site. Winters Healthcare carries both prevention medications as active clinical services, meaning the prescribing relationship lives here rather than somewhere a patient has to locate independently.

Spanish-Language Care, Operationally Embedded

Spanish functions as a full clinical language at Winters Healthcare: counseling, HIV test results, and PrEP management discussions all happen directly in Spanish. For patients whose medical reasoning happens in Spanish, that difference is baked into every appointment rather than patched in after the fact.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
17340 Yolo Avenue, Esparto, CA 95627
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 9.5 miles

Hansen

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 52 reviews

A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 10 miles from Madison. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
10 North Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695
9.5 miles

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Woodland brings family planning depth to STI care, testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and herpes on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and Spanish spoken on staff.

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Spanish Spoken by Staff, Not Routed Around

Spanish-language care at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is staffed directly, not patched in through a scheduling request. Non-Spanish languages are also available through interpretation services, meaning clinical conversations (exposure history, medication instructions, follow-up plans) move at the speed of care rather than the speed of logistics.

Title X Makes Minor Confidentiality a Legal Guarantee

Title X designation at this clinic means confidential family planning services for minors aren't a policy preference, they're a federally protected operational requirement. That status also anchors the sliding-scale structure across the full patient population, regardless of insurance or income documentation.

PrEP Delays Cost More Than PrEP Itself

Going without PrEP while waiting for a referral to sort itself out means weeks of unprotected exposure that can't be walked back. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte prescribes and manages PrEP directly, and PEP is available for post-exposure prevention. No secondary appointment at a separate facility required.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
520 Cottonwood Street, Suite 10 Woodland, CA 95695
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 Madison, CA

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.

At-home STD testing in Madison, CA

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Madison, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Madison, CA

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

  • Sutter Davis Hospital

    2000 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • UCD Coccidioidomycosis Serology LAB

    Room 3137 Tupper Hall, Davis, CA 95616

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Life Technologies Clinical Services LAB

    910 Riverside Pkwy Suite 60, West Sacramento, CA 95605

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Madison. 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.

Clinicians near Madison, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,182 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Madison. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 653 offer telehealth.

  • Virginia Leone, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 17340 Yolo Avenue, Esparto

  • Michael Shea, MD

    Family medicine · 250 West Main Street, Woodland

  • Alexander Chen, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 632 West Gibson Road, Woodland

  • Allison Glass, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1321 Cottonwood Street, Woodland

  • Michael Pirruccello, MD

    Family medicine · 1325 Cottonwood Street, Woodland

  • Devery Mitchell, MD

    Family medicine · 172 East Grant Avenue, Winters

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.

Pharmacies near Madison, CA

No pharmacy near Madison, CA 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.

  • Raleys

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 9.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Woodland Healthcare Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 10 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Madison, CA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Madison, 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.

STDs & HIV in Yolo County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Yolo County, the county that includes Madison, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 66% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Yolo County vs California vs U.S.

Yolo County California U.S. ▲▼ = Yolo County vs the state average
Infection Yolo County California United States
Chlamydia
416.7 919 cases ▼ 15%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
101.6 224 cases ▼ 47%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.3 25 cases ▼ 31%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.4 12 cases ▼ 72%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
31.3 69 cases ▼ 33%
46.7 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 Yolo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Yolo County, chlamydia has risen from 409.4 to 416.7 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 142.8 to 101.6 per 100,000 (29%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.2 to 11.3 per 100,000 (26%).

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 Madison, CA

Adults uninsured
13.2%
No routine checkup
29%
No transportation
10.2%
Binge drinking
17.3%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
23.3%
Below poverty line
13%
Primary-care ratio
810 : 1
Yolo County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 74th 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 Yolo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Yolo County (2023)

People living with HIV
196 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
22cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
7.8%

Yolo County HIV care continuum (2023)

Yolo County recorded 11.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Yolo County residents living with HIV, 79.4% are in care · 71.3% 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 Yolo County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Madison, CA

Madison's name reflects its early settlers' aspirations, honoring the nation's capital and the values of civic order they brought to this corner of Yolo County. That civic foundation extends to health care today: testing for sexually transmitted infections happens without the bureaucratic friction that can delay diagnosis elsewhere. Clinics listed on this page respect the straightforward approach Madison residents value, no unnecessary steps, no surprises about what happens to your results. Young adults make up a visible part of Madison's population, and many are at the life stage when STI screening fits naturally into routine health decisions.

Whether you're between partners, entering a new relationship, or simply want baseline knowledge about your health status, confidentiality here isn't framed as an exception. It's how the system works. Your name and test results remain separate from any other record unless you choose otherwise. The testing sites and providers available in and around Madison operate with the understanding that people delay screening when they worry about who might find out.

That hesitation costs time. A quick, private test, whether you come in with a specific concern or as part of regular preventive care, gives you information to move forward with confidence.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Madison, CA

Walkability 8.24 / 20 · Below average

At 8.24/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Madison 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Madison, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95627 snapshot

Residents
3,935
Median age
31.3
Median income
$104,265

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95627 area around Madison: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Madison alone.

Madison sits in Yolo County, ZIP 95627. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Esparto Community Park

Major routes

  • CA 16 (State Route 16)

STD testing in Madison, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Madison 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 California

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Madison, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Davis, CA instead?

Possibly, Davis, CA is close; compare it by distance against Winters Healthcare.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Madison, CA?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Madison, CA?

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 Yolo County?

About 417 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in California without a parent?

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

Where do I get PrEP around Madison, CA?

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

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Madison, CA?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Madison, CA?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

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