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

Lewis County reports 16 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. Whether starting a new relationship in Mineral, Washington, or managing ongoing care, you have choices. Some clinics allow walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits offer more scheduling flexibility.

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STD testing near Mineral, WA

6 testing options are listed for Mineral, WA. The nearest, Valley View Health Center - Morton, is about 12.0 miles away. Compare 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 12.0 miles

Valley View Health Center - Morton

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Valley View Health Center - Morton earned its federally qualified designation by committing to serve anyone regardless of insurance status or income. Walk-ins are welcome for sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with fees adjusted to what each patient can actually pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
148 Division Avenue, Morton, WA 98356
Website
Community health center 12.1 miles

Lewis County Hospital District No. 1

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 258 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Mineral. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
521 Adams Ave Suite B, Morton, WA 98356
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Address
201 Tahoma Boulevard, Yelm, WA 98597 25.8 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 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD5
Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 105 reviews
Address
11102 Sunrise Boulevard East, Puyallup, WA 98374 26.5 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD4
Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews
Address
11509 Canyon Road East, Puyallup, WA 98373 30.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews
Address
21509 State Route 410 East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 31.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Mineral, 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 Mineral, WA

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

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

  • Providence Centralia Hospital

    2015 Cooks Hill Rd Suite 200, Centralia, WA 98531

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Arbor Health Morton Hospital

    521 Adams Street, Morton, WA 98356

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Providence Centralia Hospital

    914 South Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA 98531

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 65 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mineral. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 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 Mineral, WA

No pharmacy near Mineral, 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.

  • Demarest

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 24 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Orting Valley Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 24 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty Payless

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Mineral, 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 Mineral, 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 Lewis County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lewis County, the county that includes Mineral, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~7% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 56% of the state

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

Lewis County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Lewis County vs the state average
Infection Lewis County Washington United States
Chlamydia
327.3 282 cases ▼ 8%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
62.7 54 cases ▼ 52%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
16.2 14 cases ▼ 24%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.8 5 cases ▼ 54%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.3 2 cases ▼ 90%
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 Lewis County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lewis County, chlamydia has fallen from 387.1 to 327.3 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has risen from 60.9 to 62.7 per 100,000 (3%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.3 to 16.2 per 100,000 (122%).

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 Mineral, WA

Adults uninsured
8.3%
No routine checkup
27.8%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
25%
Primary-care ratio
2,164 : 1
Lewis County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 70th 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 Lewis County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lewis County (2023)

People living with HIV
103 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
119

Lewis County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Lewis County residents living with HIV, 86.3% are in care · 69.9% 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 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 Lewis County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Mineral, WA

Getting tested in Mineral means accepting that the nearest clinic is a drive away, there's no walk-in testing facility within town limits. WA 7 connects residents to services in surrounding communities, where confidential screening happens at health departments and urgent-care clinics that handle STI work routinely. The trade-off is familiar to anyone living here: a short trip for care that matters. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a real presence in Mineral, and many of them navigate testing without fanfare.

Confidentiality isn't theoretical in a small town, it's practical. Test results stay sealed; a clinic visit doesn't become neighborhood knowledge. Whether someone is between jobs, settling in, or simply staying current with their health, the ability to get screened without running into someone they know at the waiting-room door is real, not assumed. Testing clinics and health departments in and around Mineral listed on this page offer standard screening at costs ranging from free to low-fee, depending on income.

Calling ahead beats showing up cold, especially if you want same-day or next-day appointments. Most places ask basic questions about symptoms and partners, then get the screening done without ceremony.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Mineral, WA

Walkability 3.52 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mineral 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Mineral, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 98355 snapshot

Residents
699
Median age
31.5
Median income
$98,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 98355 area around Mineral: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mineral alone.

Mineral sits in Lewis County, ZIP 98355. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Roundtop Mountain
  • Ladd Mountain
  • Stahl Mountain
  • Mineral Lake Access Area
  • Mount Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum
  • Spiraltop

Major routes

  • WA 7 (State Route 7)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Lewis 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 Mineral-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 Mineral 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 Mineral, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Mineral, WA?

Closest is Valley View Health Center - Morton (12 mi), or order an at-home kit to 98355.

What does STD testing cost around Mineral, WA?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Mineral, WA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Mineral, WA?

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 Lewis County?

About 327 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Mineral, WA?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Mineral, WA?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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