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

Gonorrhea rates in Yabucoa Municipio are reported at about 90% lower than the US average. Whether you're seeking one-time peace of mind or regular check-ups in Martorell, Puerto Rico, consider that visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See our list below to weigh your options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Martorell, PR

3 testing options are listed for Martorell, PR. The nearest, Cossma New Yabucoa Clinic Site, is about 2.6 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 2.6 miles

Cossma New Yabucoa Clinic Site

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews

Cossma New Yabucoa Clinic Site, serving Yabucoa under federally qualified health center designation, extends sliding-scale fees that adjust to each patient's income: making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening genuinely reachable without an appointment for anyone who walks through the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
Carr-901, Yabucoa, PR 00767
Website
Community health center 4.5 miles

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, serving Maunabo, earned its federally qualified health center designation by tying fees directly to each patient's income: meaning STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia stays within reach regardless of what someone earns or whether they carry insurance.

Sliding-scale
Address
7 Calle Santiago Iglesias, Maunabo, PR 00707
Website
Community health center 6.1 miles

Cossma New Humacao Clinic Site

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Cossma New Humacao Clinic Site in Humacao carries federal FQHC designation, meaning fees slide with income across the board. Walk in without an appointment for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening: no prior scheduling needed, and one visit handles the full standard panel.

Sliding-scale
Address
3 Camino Del Río, Humacao, PR 00791
Website

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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 Martorell, 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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Martorell, PR

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

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

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 Martorell, PR

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Yabucoa 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 Cima Camino Nuevo

    Carretera Pr-901, Km 3 Hm 6 Barrio Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa, PR 00767

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Centro DE Salud Familiar Menonita DE Yabucoa

    Calle Saturnino Rodriguez # 100, Yabucoa, PR 00767

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Jardines DE Yabucoa

    #95 Calle A Urb Mendez, Yabucoa, PR 00767

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 852 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Martorell. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.

  • Arturo Torres Borges, MD

    Family medicine · 33 Luis Munoz Rivera Street, Yabucoa

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  • Carmen Flecha Melendez, MD

    Family medicine · 95 Urb Mendez, Yabucoa

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  • Juan Gomez, MD

    Internal medicine · Urb Villa Hilda, Yabucoa

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  • Gustavo Altamar Bueno, MD

    Internal medicine · Bc12 Calle, Humacao

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  • Rey Aponte-Rivera, MD

    Internal medicine · M33 Calle, Humacao

    Directions

  • Marjorie Perales Figueroa, MD

    Infectious disease · 23 Urb Flamboyan Grns, Humacao

    Call Directions

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 Martorell, PR

Compare the pharmacies closest to Martorell, PR. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

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Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Martorell, 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 Yabucoa Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Yabucoa Municipio, the municipio that includes Martorell, compare with Puerto Rico 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.

#9 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

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

Yabucoa Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Yabucoa Municipio vs the state average
Infection Yabucoa Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
211.1 61 cases ▲ 30%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
17.3 5 cases ▼ 53%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.3 5 cases ▲ 27%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.8 6 cases ▲ 6%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.3 5 cases ▲ 11%
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 Yabucoa Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Yabucoa Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 95.3 to 211.1 per 100,000 (122%), gonorrhea has risen from 13.3 to 17.3 per 100,000 (30%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.3 to 17.3 per 100,000 (424%).

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 Martorell, PR

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 Yabucoa Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Yabucoa Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
388 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
23

Yabucoa Municipio HIV care continuum (2022)

Yabucoa Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Yabucoa Municipio residents living with HIV, 60.2% are in care · 58.2% 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 Yabucoa Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Martorell, PR

Martorell, nestled in the heart of Yabucoa Municipio, faces a pressing health concern: nearly one in five young residents – those in their late teens and twenties, forming relationships and navigating adulthood – may unknowingly contract an STI due to limited access to convenient testing options. The county's high STI rate, coupled with the high cost of living, makes it challenging for residents to prioritize healthcare.

Given the county's rural spread and limited public transportation, many residents rely on their vehicles to access essential services, including healthcare. The drive to the nearest clinic can be lengthy, and the cost of transportation can be a significant burden, especially for those living in rented homes. The average household size of 3.78 people also means that multiple individuals may be affected, making it essential to have accessible and affordable testing options.

Fortunately, the listed clinic options in and around Martorell meet this need by offering flexible scheduling and reasonable fees, allowing residents to prioritize their health and wellbeing amidst the challenges of their daily lives. By providing low-friction access to testing, these options can help reduce the spread of STIs and promote a healthier, more connected community.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Martorell, PR

Walkability 3.39 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Martorell 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 Martorell, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Martorell sits in Yabucoa Municipio, ZIP 767. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cerro La Pandura
  • Cerro Santa Elena
  • Cerro El Sombreito
  • Cerro Candelero
  • Parque Martorell
  • Parque Julio Rubén "Jerry" Morales Torres

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Valles de las Calabazas
  • Limones
  • Rosa Sánchez Vargas
  • Sector Puente Cirilo
  • Ingenio
  • Calabazas
  • Jaime C. Rodríguez
  • Villa Recreo

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Yabucoa 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.

Group Tests How 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 Martorell-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Martorell 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Martorell, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Martorell, PR?

The closest is Cossma New Yabucoa Clinic Site (2.6 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Martorell, PR without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Martorell, 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 Yabucoa Municipio?

About 211 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.

How long do results take near Martorell, PR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Martorell, PR?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 767; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

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