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STD Testing in Manns Choice, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Bedford County has a reporting rate about 75% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, you have options. Public clinics keep costs down, while private labs prioritize speed and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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STD testing near Manns Choice, PA

5 testing options are listed for Manns Choice, PA. The nearest, Hyndman Area Health Center, is about 4.8 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.

Community health center 4.8 miles

Hyndman Area Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews

Hyndman Area Health Center in Bedford tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. With fees on a sliding scale and insurance including Medicaid and Medicare accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
104 Railroad Street, Bedford, PA 15522
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
703 Park Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 26.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Sunrise Mid Atlantic Laboratories

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
952 Seton Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502 26.7 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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Logan Medical Building -UPMC Altoona

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Address
800 S. Logan Boulevard, Holidaysburg, PA 16648 32.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Station Medical Center-UPMC Altoona

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
1404 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 36.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 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 Manns Choice, PA

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 Manns Choice, PA

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Manns Choice, 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 Manns Choice, PA

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

  • Upmc Bedford Memorial

    10455 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA 15537

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 221 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Manns Choice. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 46 offer telehealth.

  • Matthew Hillegass, MD

    Family medicine · 4186 Cortland Drive, New Paris

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  • Lisa Duvall, DO

    Family medicine · 227 Hospital Drive, Everett

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  • Lucas Warton, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2040 Quaker Valley Road, Fishertown

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  • Stephen Yanoshak, DO

    Urology · 202 Memorial Drive, Everett

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  • Sami Makaroun, MD

    OB-GYN · 361 Hospital Drive, Everett

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  • Michael Friters, DO

    Internal medicine · 10455 Lincoln Highway, Everett

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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 Manns Choice, PA

No pharmacy near Manns Choice, PA 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 4.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Letrent's Pharmacy

    4.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ickes Drug Store

    4.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bedford Family Pharmacy

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 4.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Manns Choice, PA.

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 Manns Choice, 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 Bedford County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bedford County, the county that includes Manns Choice, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#56 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bedford County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Bedford County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Bedford County vs the state average
Infection Bedford County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
122.5 58 cases ▼ 71%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.3 3 cases ▼ 96%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 54%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 59%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 11.4 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 Bedford County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bedford County, chlamydia has fallen from 172.4 to 122.5 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 12.6 to 6.3 per 100,000 (50%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.1 to 4.2 per 100,000 (100%).

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 Manns Choice, PA

Adults uninsured
7.4%
Bedford County
Below poverty line
15.5%
Primary-care ratio
2,966 : 1
Bedford County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 19th 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 Bedford County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bedford County (2023)

People living with HIV
86 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Bedford County HIV care continuum (2021)

Bedford County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bedford County residents living with HIV, 61.8% are in care · 52.9% 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 Bedford County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Manns Choice, PA

Getting tested in Manns Choice means planning ahead. The nearest clinic with STI screening capacity isn't in town: it's a drive to Bedford or beyond, a reality that shapes how and when residents arrange care. That distance matters less if you know what to expect: appointments typically take a week or two to book, results come back within days, and nothing about your visit gets logged with anyone in your immediate circle. The testing itself is straightforward and brief.

Young adults living here (whether they've stayed put, moved back, or are passing through) often discover that confidentiality isn't theoretical when everyone shops at the same stores. A test result is genuinely yours alone; the clinic staff won't call your home, won't mention it to your employer, won't post anything online. That privacy holds even in a place where word travels fast. The clinics and urgent care centers listed on this page serve Manns Choice residents and can answer questions about what to bring, how to pay, and what happens next.

Some offer walk-in hours; others schedule by appointment. Knowing your options before you need them (whether you're concerned about a recent encounter, due for routine screening, or want peace of mind) removes the last barrier to getting tested.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Manns Choice, PA

Walkability 5.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Manns Choice 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 15550 snapshot

Residents
1,677
Median age
43.5
Median income
$53,438

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 15550 area around Manns Choice: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Manns Choice alone.

Manns Choice sits in Bedford County, ZIP 15550. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Kinton Knob
  • Glade Pike Vista
  • Pigeon Hills
  • Bedford County Historical Society

Major routes

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike
  • US 30 (Lincoln Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Manns Choice, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Manns Choice, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Manns Choice, PA?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Manns Choice, PA?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Manns Choice, PA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Manns Choice, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bedford County?

Bedford County reported ~123 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.

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

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

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Manns Choice, PA?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Manns Choice, PA?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

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