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STD Testing in McArthur, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Hundreds annually, new HIV diagnoses in Shasta County run about 47% lower than the US average. If you need testing in McArthur, California, whether after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, consider that clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near McArthur, CA

5 testing options are listed for McArthur, CA. The nearest, Mountain Valleys Health Centers, is about 3.0 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 3.0 miles

Mountain Valleys Health Centers

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Mountain Valleys Health Centers in Fall River Mills tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to all payers, with appointments required; bacterial infections are treated the same visit, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes Testing Runs Alongside the Standard Panel

Mountain Valleys Health Centers runs herpes testing as a named service within its STI panel, not an add-on ordered elsewhere. A provider reads results in the same clinical context as the rest of the panel, so herpes status informs the full picture of a patient's care rather than arriving as an isolated data point.

Substance-Use Treatment Is a Standing Clinical Service

Substance-use treatment at Mountain Valleys Health Centers is a documented care service, not a handoff. Because STI risk and substance use are frequently linked, having both addressed within the same clinic means a provider managing an STI diagnosis can coordinate directly with the treatment side without a gap between clinical conversations.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes Clinical Accuracy

Clinical care at Mountain Valleys Health Centers is delivered in Spanish, which means symptom histories, treatment instructions, and follow-up plans are communicated in the language the patient uses. Directly shaping how precisely a provider can assess and a patient can act.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
43658 State Hwy 299E, Fall River Mills, CA 96028
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
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Shingletown

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown, CA 96088 45.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Address
1180 South Mount Shasta Boulevard, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 50.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
9348 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro, CA 96073 54.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews
Address
4156 Ashby Court, Shasta Lake, CA 96019 56.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 McArthur, CA

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 McArthur, CA

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

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

  • Mayers Memorial District Hospital

    43563 State Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA 96028

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Redding Dermatology

    2135 Airpark Drive, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Thomas J Andrews

    2885 Churn Creek Rd Suite D, Redding, CA 96002

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 4 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of McArthur. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Sean Munroe, MD

    Internal medicine · 43563 State Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills

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  • Erik Van Houten, MD

    Family medicine · 554 -850 Medical Ctr Drive, Bieber

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  • Aaron Babb, MD

    Family medicine · 37491 Enterprise Drive, Burney

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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 McArthur, CA

No pharmacy near McArthur, CA 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.

  • Mayers Pharmacy

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fall River Pharmacy

    1.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 17 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to McArthur, CA.

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 McArthur, 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 Shasta County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Shasta County, the county that includes McArthur, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#40 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 31% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Shasta County vs California vs U.S.

Shasta County California U.S. ▲▼ = Shasta County vs the state average
Infection Shasta County California United States
Chlamydia
287.2 518 cases ▼ 42%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
100.4 181 cases ▼ 47%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
42.1 76 cases ▲ 158%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.4 17 cases ▼ 51%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
29.4 53 cases ▼ 37%
46.7 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 Shasta County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Shasta County, chlamydia has fallen from 347 to 287.2 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 203.7 to 100.4 per 100,000 (51%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 59.8 to 42.1 per 100,000 (30%).

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 McArthur, CA

Adults uninsured
7.6%
No routine checkup
23.5%
No transportation
8.1%
Binge drinking
14.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
23.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,283 : 1
Shasta County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Shasta County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Shasta County (2023)

People living with HIV
142 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
11cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
71 · PnR 9.91

Shasta County HIV care continuum (2023)

Shasta County recorded 7.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Shasta County residents living with HIV, 86% are in care · 75.4% 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 Shasta County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About McArthur, CA

Fall River Lions Community Park anchors the quieter rhythms of McArthur: a town where most households own their homes, families tend to be larger than the state average, and nearly four in five adults are married. That stability shapes daily life here, but it also means the town's younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties forming relationships outside those settled patterns, can feel like an afterthought in how local services are structured. With no households in the upper income brackets and a labor-force participation rate that reflects a genuinely small working population, discretionary spending, including healthcare that isn't strictly urgent, gets weighed carefully.

A routine STI screen isn't free, and for renters, who make up a real share of the community despite the ownership majority, budget calculations are tighter still. Shasta County's STI landscape is already visible in the rate tables on this page. McArthur residents heading toward Lockhart Ferry on a weekend or passing through for the Intermountain Fair have the same exposure realities as anyone else in the county, and the same practical need for a screening that doesn't require a perfect day off.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in McArthur, CA

Walkability 4.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in McArthur 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 McArthur, California, EasySTD

ZIP 96028 snapshot

Residents
1,667
Median age
48.5
Median income
$61,851

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96028 area around McArthur: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not McArthur alone.

McArthur sits in Shasta County, ZIP 96028. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Intermountain Fair
  • Fall River Lions Community Park
  • Lockhart Ferry
  • Fort Crook Museum
  • Site of the First School in Fall River Valley

Reference

STD testing in McArthur, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 McArthur, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near McArthur, CA?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in McArthur, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near McArthur, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Shasta County?

Shasta County reported ~287 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the California average.

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

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

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.

How do I prepare for an STD test near McArthur, CA?

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.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near McArthur, CA?

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

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

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