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STD Testing in Metaline, WA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Pend Oreille County run about 61% lower than the US average, so if you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Metaline, Washington, you'll find that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below are some options for testing.

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STD testing near Metaline, WA

4 testing options are listed for Metaline, WA. The nearest, North East Washington Health Programs, is about 7.6 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 7.6 miles

North East Washington Health Programs

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

North East Washington Health Programs in Ione runs testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid and most insurance. Appointments are required, bacterial STIs are treated the same visit, and hepatitis A and B vaccines round out the visit.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Where You're Tested

Many STI clinics stop at the test result, leaving prevention medications to be sorted out elsewhere. North East Washington Health Programs writes PrEP prescriptions and manages PEP directly, so the conversation about long-term HIV prevention or post-exposure medication happens with the same provider who knows your testing history.

Hepatitis C Treated Here, Prescription Included

Hepatitis C treatment at North East Washington Health Programs means a provider prescribes a direct-acting antiviral regimen and monitors your response through the cure, viral load tracked, dosing adjusted if needed, follow-up built in. Hepatitis B is managed the same way, on-site rather than handed off.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
208 Cedar Creek Terrace, Ione, WA 99139
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
905 East D Street, Deer Park, WA 62.5 miles away
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
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
9631 North Nevada Street, Spokane, WA 76.6 miles away
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
See tests & prices

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Premium Partner

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
220 East Rowan Avenue, Spokane, WA 79.2 miles away
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
See tests & prices

Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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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 Metaline, WA

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 Metaline, WA

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Metaline, 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 Metaline, WA

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

  • PHD #1 of Pend Oreille County

    714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA 99156

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Metaline. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Metaline, WA

No pharmacy near Metaline, WA 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.

  • Credena Health

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Uptown Drug

    32 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 32 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 32 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Rosauers Supermarkets

    32 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Metaline, WA.

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 Metaline, 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 Pend Oreille County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pend Oreille County, the county that includes Metaline, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 15% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Pend Oreille County vs Washington vs U.S.

Pend Oreille County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Pend Oreille County vs the state average
Infection Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Chlamydia
125.3 18 cases ▼ 65%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
69.6 10 cases ▼ 46%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7 1 cases ▼ 44%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 22.9 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 Pend Oreille County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 39% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pend Oreille County, chlamydia has fallen from 179.1 to 125.3 per 100,000 (30%), gonorrhea has fallen from 82.1 to 69.6 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 14.4 to 21.2 per 100,000 (47%).

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 Metaline, WA

Adults uninsured
6.6%
No routine checkup
24.5%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Frequent mental distress
14.8%
Depression
22.6%
Below poverty line
17.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,736 : 1
Pend Oreille County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 43rd 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 Pend Oreille County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pend Oreille County (2023)

People living with HIV
89 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
105

Pend Oreille County HIV care continuum (2023)

Pend Oreille County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pend Oreille County residents living with HIV, 72.7% are in care · 72.7% 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 Pend Oreille County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Metaline, WA

Metaline Waterfront Park sits at the quiet end of Lehigh Avenue, and for most people here, getting to a health clinic means leaving town entirely. That drive is the central reality of STI screening in Metaline: the options listed on this page serve residents who have to plan around the trip, not just the appointment.

A community where the vast majority of households own their homes and most adults are married with larger-than-average households tends to treat health visits as family logistics, not solo errands. Those living with younger adults in their late teens and twenties under the same roof may not think routinely about sexual health screening, yet people in those years face the highest rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia regardless of where they live or who they live with. Pend Oreille County's STI figures reflect that pattern, and Metaline is not outside it.

The labor-force picture here is notably compressed: fewer than half of residents participate, which concentrates working hours among those who do, making mid-week daytime appointments genuinely hard to schedule. Several of the options listed on this page offer extended or weekend hours, which fits the reality of a working household along WA 31 better than a standard clinic slot ever could. Checking availability before the drive starts is the practical first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Metaline, WA

Walkability 3.55 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.55/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Metaline 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 Metaline, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 99152 snapshot

Residents
139
Median age
55.8

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99152 area around Metaline: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Metaline alone.

Metaline sits in Pend Oreille County, ZIP 99152. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Metaline Waterfront Park
  • Library park
  • Sterling Mine (former site)
  • Washington Rock
  • Historic Lehigh Cement Power House
  • Josephine Mill 2

Major routes

  • WA 31 (State Highway 31)

Reference

STD testing in Metaline, WA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Washington 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 Washington, 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)

Washington 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 Washington

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 Metaline, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Metaline, WA?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Metaline, WA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Metaline, WA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pend Oreille County?

Pend Oreille County reported ~125 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Washington average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Metaline, WA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Is there an at-home STD test for Metaline, WA?

At-home kits mail to 99152: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Metaline, WA?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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