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

Magdalena, New Mexico residents should know reported gonorrhea rates in Socorro County run about 20% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, you have options. Community/public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the list below.

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STD testing near Magdalena, NM

3 testing options are listed for Magdalena, NM. The nearest, PMS - Magdalena Area HLTH Center, is about 1.2 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 1.2 miles

PMS - Magdalena Area HLTH Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Pms - Magdalena Area Health Center in Magdalena welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, tying costs to income so anyone can afford care. A single visit covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing.

Sliding-scale
Address
801 West 10th Street, Magdalena, NM 87825
Website
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Alamo Navajo Health Center

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Alamo Navajo Health Center tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with every service provided at no fee to anyone who comes in (including STI treatment, TB care, and family planning) by appointment.

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No Fee Applies to Every Service Here

For anyone paying out of pocket with no regular provider, Alamo Navajo Health Center's no-fee structure covers the full visit (testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling) not just the test itself. Nothing is carved out, and nothing gets billed separately.

Substance-Use Treatment on the Same Appointment

Without substance-use treatment available at the same clinic, a patient leaves with one issue addressed and another unscheduled, and that gap often stays open. At Alamo Navajo Health Center, both are on the table in the same appointment, so care for one condition doesn't require abandoning the other.

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Address
PO Box 5907, Alamo, NM 87825
Booking
Appointment required
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 59 reviews
Address
106 Main Street Northeast, Los Lunas, NM 87031 55.9 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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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 Magdalena, 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 Magdalena, NM

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

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

  • Tricore Reference Laboratories

    1202 US Hwy 60 West, Socorro, NM 87801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 13 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Magdalena. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

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 Magdalena, NM

No pharmacy near Magdalena, NM 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.

  • Smiths Food & Drug Centers

    20 mi
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 20 mi
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  • Crlkemper

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Kelly’s Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Socorro Community Pharmacy

    20 mi
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  • Seven Point Farms

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Magdalena, NM.

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 Magdalena, 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 Socorro County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Socorro County, the county that includes Magdalena, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~10% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 42% of the state

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

Socorro County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Socorro County vs the state average
Infection Socorro County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
375.9 60 cases ▼ 28%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
144.1 23 cases ▼ 15%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31.3 5 cases ▼ 14%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.5 2 cases ▼ 31%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.3 1 cases ▼ 92%
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 Socorro County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Socorro County, chlamydia has risen from 361.6 to 375.9 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has risen from 108.5 to 144.1 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.1 to 31.3 per 100,000 (413%).

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 Magdalena, NM

Adults uninsured
17.2%
No routine checkup
30.4%
No transportation
23.6%
Binge drinking
11.8%
Frequent mental distress
22.5%
Depression
25.5%
Below poverty line
39.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,330 : 1
Socorro County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 90th 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 Socorro County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Socorro County (2023)

People living with HIV
162 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
22

Socorro County HIV care continuum (2022)

Socorro County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Socorro County residents living with HIV, 85.7% are in care · 81% 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 Socorro County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Magdalena, NM

Evett's Cafe sits at the crossroads where Magdalena's working families and young adults pass through daily, a reminder that this town holds people at every stage of life, including those navigating sexual health decisions with particular urgency. Testing for STIs happens quietly in communities like this one, where confidentiality isn't theater but genuine protection. A young adult working toward stability, a person rebuilding after a relationship ends, a couple planning a family: each has reasons to know their status, and each deserves a straightforward path to answers. The people who stay in Magdalena often do so by choice, building lives across decades.

That rootedness can create a paradox: the same trust and recognition that makes a town feel like home can make health decisions feel exposed. Testing facilities and providers in and around Magdalena understand this tension. They're built on the principle that what you learn about your sexual health belongs to you alone, not broadcast, not filed where neighbors might glimpse it, not subject to casual conversation. Young adults especially benefit from accessible, discreet screening, whether they're newly arrived, recently single, or simply being proactive.

The clinics and urgent care settings listed on this page offer that care without fanfare, meeting residents where they actually live. In a place where privacy is both practical necessity and deeply personal value.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Magdalena, NM

Walkability 2.44 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Magdalena 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 Magdalena, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87825 snapshot

Residents
2,550
Median age
47.8
Median income
$29,712

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87825 area around Magdalena: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Magdalena alone.

Magdalena sits in Socorro County, ZIP 87825. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hilton House
  • Evett's Cafe
  • Baxter Peak
  • Magdalena Peak
  • Waldo Tunnel
  • Graphic Waldo

Major routes

  • US 60 (1st Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Socorro 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.

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 Magdalena-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 Magdalena 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 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 Magdalena, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Magdalena, NM?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Magdalena, NM without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Magdalena, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Socorro County?

Socorro County reported ~376 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Magdalena, NM?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?

It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.

What samples are used for STD testing near Magdalena, NM?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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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