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STD Testing in Maricao, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Maricao Municipio are 75% lower than the US average. If you live in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico, and want testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs usually charge a flat self-pay price. Review your options below.

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STD testing near Maricao, PR

3 testing options are listed for Maricao, PR. The nearest, Migrant Health Center Western Region, is about 0.2 miles away. Compare 3 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 0.2 miles

Migrant Health Center Western Region

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

A public STD-testing site in Maricao, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
7 Calle Zuzuarregui, Maricao, PR 00606
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.2 miles

MEDX Medical Experience Maricao Pharmacy

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MEDX Medical Experience Maricao Pharmacy, in Maricao, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. Meaning cost alone won't block access. Screening covers the core panel: syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, delivered through federally qualified health center status with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
11 Calle Zuzuarregui, Maricao, PR 00606
Website
Community health center 4.8 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant las Marias

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MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant las Marias, in Las Marías, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status ties fees to a sliding income scale, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach for patients across the income spectrum in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
Carr. #119 Calle Luis Montalvo, Bo. Maravilla Norte, Las Marías, PR 00670
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 Maricao, PR

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 Maricao, PR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Maricao, 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 Maricao, PR

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

  • Laboratorio Migrant Health Center

    Calle Zuzuarregui Num 7, Maricao, PR 00606

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • CDT Maricao Medical Center

    Ave Luchetti # 11, Maricao, PR 00606

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 363 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Maricao. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Brenda Orta, MD

    Family medicine · 81 Ave Matias Brugman, Las Marias

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  • Norberto Ortiz Castro, MD

    Family medicine · Calle Matias Brugman, Las Marias

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  • Nanette Cedeno Laclaustra, MD

    Internal medicine · Medical Emporium 2 A, Mayaguez

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  • Edgardo Baez Ayala, MD

    Internal medicine · 113 Praderas De Rio Flores, Sabana Grande

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  • Luz End Martinez Martinez, MD

    Internal medicine · Calle Angel G Martinez, Sabana Grande

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  • Luis Deliz-Varela, MD

    Internal medicine · 8 Julio V Nunez, Sabana Grande

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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 Maricao, PR

No pharmacy near Maricao, PR 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.

  • Migrant Health Center Western Region

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia el Amal # 39

    4.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia la Salud

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia la Candelaria

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia de Diego

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Gloriel

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Maricao, PR.

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 Maricao, 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 Maricao Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Maricao Municipio, the municipio that includes Maricao, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Maricao Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Maricao Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Maricao Municipio vs the state average
Infection Maricao Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
199 9 cases ▲ 23%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
44.2 2 cases ▲ 19%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
22.1 1 cases ▲ 63%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 15.6 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 Maricao Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 203% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Maricao Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 63.1 to 199 per 100,000 (215%), gonorrhea has risen from 43.7 to 44.2 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 22.1 to 22.1 per 100,000.

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 Maricao, PR

  • Primary-care shortage score 23 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Maricao Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Maricao Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
173 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
74

Maricao Municipio HIV care continuum (2022)

Maricao Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Maricao Municipio residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 83.3% 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 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 Maricao Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Maricao, PR

1% of residents holding title, and the remaining 52% renting, at a median monthly rent of $213. In Maricao Municipio, young adults make up the largest portion of the population, and it's here that the strain of living expenses and financial uncertainty can take its toll. Those in their late teens and twenties, trying to form relationships and establish their careers, face unique challenges.

The high cost of living, coupled with the limited job opportunities, can make it difficult to afford even the most basic necessities, let alone a health checkup. The lack of accessible healthcare options in Maricao Municipio means that residents are forced to drive long distances to get tested or receive medical care, which can be a significant barrier to getting the care they need. As a result, it's more important than ever for young adults in Maricao to prioritize their health and make the most of the limited resources available to them.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Maricao, PR

Walkability 3.02 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.02/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Maricao 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 Maricao, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Maricao sits in Maricao Municipio, ZIP 606. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Pico Montoso
  • Pico Santa Ana
  • Alto del Descanso
  • Cerro Plan Bonito
  • Mirador Torre de Piedra
  • Cerro de la Candelaria

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Villa Esperanza
  • Cuchillas
  • Maricao Afuera
  • Los Cuadros
  • Montoso
  • La Josefa
  • Naranjales
  • Bucarabones

Reference

STD testing in Maricao, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Maricao Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 Maricao-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 Maricao 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Maricao, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Quebrada del Agua, PR instead?

Possibly, Quebrada del Agua, PR is close; compare it by distance against Migrant Health Center Western Region.

What does STD testing cost around Maricao, PR?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Maricao, PR without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Maricao, PR?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Maricao Municipio?

About 199 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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