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

Gonorrhea rates in Torrance County are about 47% lower than US averages. If you live in Manzano Springs, New Mexico and wonder whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, weigh whether you want immediate walk-in testing at a local clinic or prefer the flexibility of a lab or at-home kit. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Manzano Springs, NM

5 testing options are listed for Manzano Springs, NM. The nearest, First Choice Community Healthcare, is about 9.3 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 9.3 miles

First Choice Community Healthcare

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 242 reviews

First Choice Community Healthcare in Edgewood requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing on a sliding-scale fee open to anyone, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, and clinical staff who deliver that care in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Delivered by Clinical Staff

Without Spanish-language clinical staff, a patient navigating STI results or treatment decisions faces gaps that delay care and compound risk. At First Choice Community Healthcare, Spanish is carried by the people providing care: meaning test results, treatment plans, and follow-up happen in full, without a second appointment to fill the language gap.

Hep C Diagnosis and Treatment in One Clinic

Many clinics will confirm a hepatitis C infection and stop there, leaving patients to locate a specialist willing to take the case. First Choice Community Healthcare in Edgewood treats hepatitis C on-site, from diagnosis through the antiviral regimen, so the path from a positive antibody test doesn't end at detection.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Building as STI Care

When substance-use treatment lives somewhere else entirely, the second appointment often never happens, and an STI that intersects with active substance use goes unmanaged on both fronts. First Choice Community Healthcare keeps that treatment in-house alongside STI care, closing the gap between two conditions that frequently arrive together.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
7 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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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 Manzano Springs, 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.

At-home STD testing in Manzano Springs, NM

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

Clinicians near Manzano Springs, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 649 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Manzano Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 181 offer telehealth.

  • Emilia Vesper, MD

    Family medicine · 8 Medical Ctr Road, Edgewood

  • Julian Rowe, MD

    OB-GYN · 1950 C Old, Edgewood

  • Elyssa Ackerman, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 12127B Hwy 14 North, Cedar Crest

  • Adam Ulibarri, MD

    Family medicine · 13701 Encantado Road Northeast, Albuquerque

  • Sean Hearn, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5 Metate Drive, Sandia Park

  • Nancy Greces, MD

    Internal medicine · 12101 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque

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 Manzano Springs, NM

No pharmacy near Manzano Springs, 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.

  • Walgreens 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Smiths Pharmacy Window

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Smiths Pharmacy

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.5 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • May Pharmacy (Closed)

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Manzano Springs, NM.

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 Manzano Springs, 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 Torrance County: the local picture

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

#26 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 21% of the state

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

Torrance County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Torrance County vs the state average
Infection Torrance County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
268.7 42 cases ▼ 49%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
96 15 cases ▼ 43%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
32 5 cases ▼ 13%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.2 3 cases ▲ 6%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
44.8 7 cases ▼ 42%
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 Torrance County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 48% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Torrance County, chlamydia has risen from 245.9 to 268.7 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 79.8 to 96 per 100,000 (20%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 26.6 to 32 per 100,000 (20%).

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 Manzano Springs, NM

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
29.2%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
13.5%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
25.6%
Below poverty line
9.1%
Primary-care ratio
15,307 : 1
Torrance County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 46
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 77th 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 Torrance County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Torrance County (2023)

People living with HIV
373 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
119

Torrance County HIV care continuum (2022)

Torrance County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Torrance County residents living with HIV, 47.8% are in care · 41.3% 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 Torrance County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Manzano Springs, NM

Hockett Park anchors a community where nearly every household owns its home and most adults are married: the kind of place where health decisions often get made as a family, weighed against shared finances, shared schedules, and the practical reality that one person's test is everyone's business in the best sense. That domestic stability shapes how screening fits into life here. The high homeownership rate and large average households suggest roots and routine, but the unemployment picture complicates things: a meaningful share of working-age residents aren't bringing in steady income even as over a third of households clear six figures. That spread means cost can still be a real barrier for some families, and with Manzano Springs offering almost no pedestrian infrastructure, reaching the single option listed on this page requires a deliberate car trip.

The kind that gets postponed when the week fills up. For younger adults still building their lives and relationship histories, that drive is the concrete obstacle between intention and follow-through. Torrance County's STI figures carry weight in that context. Because Manzano Springs' age distribution skews away from the late-teens-and-twenties years when rates climb highest, the local numbers may look calm, but staying current with testing is precisely what keeps them that way for anyone living in and around this community.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Manzano Springs, NM

Walkability 5.42 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.42/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Manzano Springs 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 Manzano Springs, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87015 snapshot

Residents
14,476
Median age
50.3
Median income
$72,681

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87015 area around Manzano Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Manzano Springs alone.

Manzano Springs sits in Torrance County, ZIP 87015. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hockett Park

STD testing in Manzano Springs, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Torrance 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 Manzano Springs-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 Manzano Springs 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.

STD testing FAQs for Manzano Springs, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Albuquerque, NM instead?

Possibly, Albuquerque, NM is close; compare it by distance against First Choice Community Healthcare.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Manzano Springs, 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 Manzano Springs, NM without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Manzano Springs, 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 Torrance County?

About 269 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.

How long do results take near Manzano Springs, NM?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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 Manzano Springs, NM?

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 Manzano Springs, NM?

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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