Clinical Pathology Labs
- Address
- 2407 W. Louisiana, Midland, TX 91.0 miles away
- Phone
- 432‑620‑0964
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Mertzon, TX: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Chlamydia cases in Irion County run about 31% higher than the national average. Whether it's your first test or routine screening in Mertzon, Texas, you can decide whether to visit a local clinic for personal attention or use an at-home kit for convenience. See the options below.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Mertzon, TX
No STD testing centers are located in Mertzon, TX. The nearest, Clinical Pathology Labs, is about 91.0 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Labcorp
- Address
- 4505 North Holiday Hill Road, Midland, TX 94.7 miles away
- Phone
- 432‑681‑8150
Opening hours
- Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Quest Diagnostics
- Address
- 875 Central Drive, Odessa, TX 98.9 miles away
- Phone
- 432‑332‑9045
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
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Mertzon, 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 Mertzon, TX
The nearest testing center is about 91 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mertzon, 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.
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In-home collection
$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
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Best range: couples & full panels
$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
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Best for simplicity & support
$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
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.
Local clinicians
Clinicians near Mertzon, TX who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 112 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mertzon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.
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Cynthia Rutledge, DO
Family medicine · 4251 Sunset Drive, San Angelo
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Marcus Sims, DO
Family medicine · 4235 Southwest Boulevard, San Angelo
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Evan Akene, MD
Family medicine · 34 Buick Street, San Angelo
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Winston Mcqueen Robalino, MD
Family medicine · 3016 Vista Del Arroyo Drive, San Angelo
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Raymund Untalan, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 3555 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo
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Steven Alred, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2142 Sunset Drive, San Angelo
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 Mertzon, TX
No pharmacy near Mertzon, 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.
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Sams Pharmacy
21 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
22 mi Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC -
Market Street Pharmacy
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Genoa Healthcare
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Community Pharmacy
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Mertzon, 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 Mertzon, 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.
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Irion County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Irion County, the county that includes Mertzon, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#12 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 95% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Irion County vs Texas vs U.S.
Irion County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Irion County vs the state average
| Infection | Irion County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 645.6 10 cases ▲ 31% | 491.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 64.6 1 cases ▼ 63% | 176.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 15 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 26.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 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 Irion County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 147% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Irion County, chlamydia has risen from 264.4 to 645.6 per 100,000 (144%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 132.2 to 64.6 per 100,000 (51%).
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 Mertzon, TX
- Adults uninsured
- 14.6%
- No routine checkup
- 24.2%
- Binge drinking
- 17%
- Frequent mental distress
- 16.4%
- Depression
- 22.9%
- Below poverty line
- 8.8%
- Primary-care ratio
- -1,552 : 1
- Irion County
- Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
- Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Irion County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Irion County (2023)
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
Irion County HIV care continuum (2023)
Irion County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Irion County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 76941 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US76941 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Irion County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/texas/irion (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Mertzon, TX
US 67 cuts straight through Mertzon (past the Irion County Museum, out toward Sherwood Courthouse) and that road is essentially the town. There's no walking to a clinic, no bus, no nearby urgent-care strip to duck into on a lunch break. For anyone here who needs STI screening, the listed options on this page represent a genuine drive, almost certainly out of Irion County entirely. That distance lands differently depending on your week.
With unemployment running notably high and labor-force participation below the typical Texas baseline, the adults who are working often hold jobs with rigid hours. Ranch work, trades, small-business roles that don't flex easily for a midday appointment somewhere down US 67. At the same time, the roughly three-in-ten residents who rent here, paying over a thousand dollars a month, are making careful decisions about both time and money. A testing visit that requires fuel, miles, and time off isn't a small ask.
Younger adults in their twenties, the years when STI rates climb sharply, are navigating all of this alongside relationship changes and often thinner financial cushions. The options listed here include telehealth-compatible and mail-based testing services, which matter specifically for a place like Mertzon, where the obstacle isn't motivation but miles.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Mertzon, TX
Walkability 5.39 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mertzon 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.
ZIP 76941 snapshot
- Residents
- 1,216
- Median age
- 50.1
- Median income
- $57,708
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76941 area around Mertzon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mertzon alone.
Mertzon sits in Irion County, ZIP 76941. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Irion County Museum
- Dove Creek Battle
- Irion County
- Sherwood Courthouse
- Sherwood Cemetery (HTC)
Major routes
- US 67 (North Broadway Street)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Mertzon, TX
Just outside Mertzon? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Mertzon, TX: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Irion 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.
| 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 Mertzon-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 |
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 Mertzon 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 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 TexasSource: 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 Mertzon, TX
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Can I get tested near San Angelo, TX instead?
Possibly, San Angelo, TX is close; compare it by distance against Clinical Pathology Labs.
What does STD testing cost around Mertzon, TX?
Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.
Which tests are offered near Mertzon, TX?
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 Irion County?
About 646 cases per 100,000 residents (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.
Can I test at home near Mertzon, TX?
Yes, at-home kits ship to 76941; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
How is HPV tested near Mertzon, TX?
HPV is checked through cervical screening (often with a Pap test); there's no routine HPV test for men.
What HIV tests can I get?
Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.
Where can teens get STD testing near Mertzon, TX?
Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.
Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?
Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.
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