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STD Testing in Meadow, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Terry County are about 23% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening for you in Meadow, Texas, options include clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that often let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below to weigh these options.

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STD testing near Meadow, TX

4 testing options are listed for Meadow, TX. The nearest, South Plains Public Health District, is about 11.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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South Plains Public Health District

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

South Plains Public Health District in Brownfield runs on a sliding-scale fee structure with Medicaid accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing: bacterial infections treated same visit, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available, by appointment, with care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Spoken Throughout, Not Just at Intake

South Plains Public Health District delivers care in Spanish from counseling through treatment decisions, which means a patient's questions about their results, their treatment options, and their prevention choices all get answered in full. Nothing compressed into a simpler version of itself.

Title X Funds Confidential Services for Minors

As a Title X-funded site, South Plains Public Health District provides legally confidential family planning and STI services to minors: meaning care, testing results, and treatment records are protected from disclosure to a parent or guardian under federal program requirements.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
919 East Main Street, Brownfield, TX 79316
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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 138 reviews
Address
11006 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424 20.8 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 108 reviews
Address
3724 20th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 24.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
3417 20th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 24.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 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 Meadow, TX

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 Meadow, TX

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Meadow, 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 Meadow, TX

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

  • Brownfield Regional Center Laboratory

    705 East Felt, Brownfield, TX 79316

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 253 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Meadow. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 offer telehealth.

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 Meadow, TX

No pharmacy near Meadow, TX 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.

  • United Supermarkets

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Nelson Prescription Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 19 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • United Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Meadow, TX.

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 Meadow, 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 Terry County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Terry County, the county that includes Meadow, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#36 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Terry County vs Texas vs U.S.

Terry County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Terry County vs the state average
Infection Terry County Texas United States
Chlamydia
519.6 60 cases ▲ 6%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
138.6 16 cases ▼ 21%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
34.6 4 cases ▲ 131%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
155.9 18 cases ▲ 491%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
86.6 10 cases ▲ 95%
44.3 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 Terry County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Terry County, chlamydia has fallen from 803 to 519.6 per 100,000 (35%), gonorrhea has fallen from 363.5 to 138.6 per 100,000 (62%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17 to 34.6 per 100,000 (104%).

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 Meadow, TX

Adults uninsured
25.4%
No routine checkup
27.2%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
21.8%
Below poverty line
3%
Primary-care ratio
2,939 : 1
Terry County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 Terry County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Terry County (2023)

People living with HIV
250 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Terry County HIV care continuum (2022)

Terry County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Terry County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 52.4% 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 Terry County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Meadow, TX

Meadow's economy turns on ranching and agriculture, work that ties people to the land and to schedules that don't bend. Health appointments compete with feeding time, with seasonal demands, with the rhythm of stock and soil. Routine STI screening fits into that world best when it's straightforward and discreet, when you can plan for it without broadcasting your business. Testing in and around Meadow, listed on this page, makes that possible: clinics within reach offer confidential results and no automatic word spread through town. Young adults in their late teens through thirties form a significant part of Meadow's population, and for them especially, regular screening is practical protection.

The clinics available here understand that confidentiality isn't theoretical, it's essential when you live in a place where the Meadow Depot and Brooks Blacksmith Shop anchor the social landscape and everyone's familiar with everyone else. Getting tested doesn't require a trip far from home or a lengthy explanation to anyone. Providers in and around Meadow keep your information separate from casual conversation, and results stay yours alone. If you've been sexually active or want peace of mind, screening takes an hour or less and costs far less than untreated infection.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Meadow, TX

Walkability 4.13 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Meadow 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Meadow, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79345 snapshot

Residents
1,085
Median age
33.1
Median income
$66,583

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79345 area around Meadow: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Meadow alone.

Meadow sits in Terry County, ZIP 79345. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Meadow Depot
  • Brooks Blacksmith Shop
  • Meadow United Methodist Church
  • Meadow Cemetery
  • Route of Nolan Expedition
  • Site of Primrose School

Major routes

  • Lubbock Road

Reference

STD testing in Meadow, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Meadow, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Meadow, TX, what now?

Nearest is South Plains Public Health District, about 11.5 mi away; 4 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 79345 also works.

How much does STD testing cost near Meadow, TX?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Meadow, TX?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Meadow, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Terry County?

Terry County reported ~520 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.

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

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

How is trichomoniasis tested near Meadow, TX?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?

It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.

What samples are used for STD testing near Meadow, TX?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

How soon after sex should I get tested?

Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.

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