Gonorrhea rates in Lake County are about 43% lower than the national average. Whether this is your first STI test or a routine screening for Minneola, Florida, you can decide between visiting a clinic for in-person care or using an at-home kit for convenience.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Minneola, FL. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 3.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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 Centers in Clermont runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required. Services extend across American Sign Language, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole.
Community Health Centers in Clermont delivers care directly in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole: four languages where clinical nuance, dosing instructions, and prevention counseling move without an intermediary layer. Four additional languages are also supported through interpretation, bringing the full count to eight.
Many STI clinics stop short of prescribing HIV prevention medication, leaving patients to locate a separate provider. Community Health Centers in Clermont writes both PrEP and PEP prescriptions on-site, keeping daily prevention and post-exposure medication within the same clinical relationship that handles testing and treatment.
The panel at Community Health Centers in Clermont tests herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB alongside the core four: infections that require their own specimen handling, lab pathways, and clinical follow-up. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are administered on-site, and hepatitis C and HIV are managed through the same care relationship rather than parceled out.
Languages
American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
A safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Minneola. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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Community Health Center - Information Services Center, serving Winter Garden through federally qualified status, ties STI screening costs directly to household income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing are available on a sliding-scale fee schedule, so payment adjusts to what each patient can realistically afford.
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CHC Admin - Purchasing in Winter Garden holds federal qualification that ties its STI screening fees to a sliding income-based scale: meaning anyone paying out of pocket or between insurance plans can access syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing at a cost calibrated to what they actually earn.
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Fees & payment
Community Health Center - Learning and Development Center, in Winter Garden, structures its fees on a sliding scale tied to income. Federal qualification ensures no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
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
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
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Minneola, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Lake 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.
201 Mohawk Rd Suite 100, Minneola, FL 34715
CMS-certified lab
1040 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162
CMS-certified lab
1132 East North Boulevard, Leesburg, FL 34748
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Minneola. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,987 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Minneola. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 553 offer telehealth.
Jonathan Stromas, MD
Internal medicine · 301 Frontage Road, Clermont
Aashiv Hari, MD
Family medicine · 825 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont
Jason Lemoine, MD
Urology · 865 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont
Sandy Bui, DO
OB-GYN · 1900 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont
Tamara Richards, MD
OB-GYN · 1900 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont
Zane Aldrich, MD
OB-GYN · 1900 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont
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
No pharmacy near Minneola, FL 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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1.7 mi Scripts Pharmacy
3.8 miShowing the 4 closest pharmacies to Minneola, FL.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Minneola, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Lake County, the county that includes Minneola, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#50 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 25% of the state
| Infection | Lake County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 295.9 1,256 cases ▼ 41% | 498.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 102.5 435 cases ▼ 50% | 206.7 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 8 34 cases ▼ 59% | 19.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 5.7 24 cases ▼ 77% | 25.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 17 72 cases ▼ 55% | 37.7 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Lake County, chlamydia has risen from 292.7 to 295.9 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 112.8 to 102.5 per 100,000 (9%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7 to 8 per 100,000 (14%).
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
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 Lake County.
Local HIV snapshot
Lake County HIV care continuum (2023)
Lake County recorded 8.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lake County residents living with HIV, 84.6% are in care · 78.2% 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.
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 Lake County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Minneola skews heavily toward homeowners, but roughly four in ten households here rent, and at typical monthly rents that absorb a meaningful share of take-home pay, discretionary spending on health appointments can feel like a luxury. That cost pressure matters because a substantial share of the city's residents are in the years when STI transmission tends to peak: late teens through their early thirties, still building careers, relationships, and routines that don't yet include annual lab work. With more than three-quarters of adults in the labor force and unemployment running above seasonal norms, weekday clinic hours compete directly with work schedules, making evening or weekend availability genuinely important rather than a nice-to-have. Getting around Minneola adds another layer.
The area around North Hancock Road and Florida's Turnpike is built for cars, and without reliable transit, a testing appointment requires planning a trip in a way that denser cities never demand. Households that are larger than average (common here, given the city's family-oriented character) often mean shared vehicles and competing schedules that can push a solo errand to the back of the week. The options listed on this page include providers within driving range of Minneola Hills Apartments and Park View at the Hills, with varied fee structures that matter when rent already runs high. Finding one that fits your schedule and budget is easier with a concrete list in front of you.
Getting there
At 8.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Minneola 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 34715 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 34715 area around Minneola: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Minneola alone.
Minneola sits in Lake County, ZIP 34715. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Minneola? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Lake County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Florida law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Minneola-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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Minneola 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.
Two things that actually depend on Florida 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).
In Florida, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Florida 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 FloridaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Lake County reported ~296 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Florida average.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Florida, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.
No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.
Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.
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