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STD Testing in Moffat, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Saguache County run about 83% lower than the US average. In Moffat, Colorado if you've had a recent risk, or you simply test on a regular schedule, you have a choice between clinics that may take walk-ins for same-day testing, and labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. See the list below for your options.

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STD testing near Moffat, CO

2 testing options are listed for Moffat, CO. The nearest, Valley-Wide Health Systems, is about 0.2 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 0.2 miles

Valley-Wide Health Systems

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Valley-Wide Health Systems in Moffat runs by appointment, so arriving prepared means leaving with gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing covered, same-visit bacterial treatment where needed, and the full vaccine menu. All on a sliding scale with free HIV testing.

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When Cost Stops Care, the Infection Continues

A bill left unpaid becomes a reason to skip the follow-up, and an untreated bacterial STI doesn't wait. Valley-Wide Health Systems charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, vaccines) so the decision to come back and complete care is never interrupted by what it costs.

Spanish-Language Care Without the Extra Step

When clinical care runs through a language barrier, details get dropped. Dosing instructions, symptom timelines, what to watch for after treatment. Valley-Wide Health Systems delivers care directly in Spanish, so nothing critical gets lost between what's said and what's understood.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Many clinics run the four-infection panel and leave hepatitis screening to a separate visit elsewhere. Valley-Wide Health Systems tests for hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. One appointment covers infections that would otherwise require a second referral.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
545 Moffat Way, Moffat, CO 81143
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Address
1338 Phay Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212 48.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 Moffat, CO

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.

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At-home STD testing in Moffat, CO

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Moffat, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Moffat, CO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Moffat. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Ashley Ohara, MD

    Family medicine · 405 Denver Avenue, Saguache

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  • John Wuellner, MD

    Internal medicine · 704 Edwards Avenue, Westcliffe

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  • Tiffany Rhodes, MD

    OB-GYN · 704 Edwards Avenue, Westcliffe

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  • Tauqir Ahmad

    Internal medicine · 310 County Road, Del Norte

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  • Tiffany Ward, MD

    Family medicine · 310 County Road, Del Norte

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  • Greta Ivers, MD

    Family medicine · 310 County Road, Del Norte

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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 Moffat, CO

No pharmacy near Moffat, CO 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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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 Moffat, 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 Saguache County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Saguache County, the county that includes Moffat, compare with Colorado 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.

#20 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 69% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Saguache County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Saguache County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Saguache County vs the state average
Infection Saguache County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
328.9 22 cases ▼ 24%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.9 2 cases ▼ 77%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16 15.8
Syphilis (early)
29.9 2 cases ▲ 187%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15 1 cases ▼ 47%
28.4 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 Saguache County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Saguache County, chlamydia has risen from 219.8 to 328.9 per 100,000 (50%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 78.5 to 29.9 per 100,000 (62%).

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 Moffat, CO

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
24.9%
Binge drinking
14.9%
Frequent mental distress
16.2%
Depression
22.6%
Below poverty line
25.5%
Primary-care ratio
3,236 : 1
Saguache County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 41.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 66th 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 Saguache County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Saguache County (2023)

People living with HIV
171 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
103

Saguache County HIV care continuum (2023)

Saguache County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Saguache County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 60% 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 Saguache County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Moffat, CO

Ralph Mitchell Park sits at the center of Moffat, a place where neighbors pass through on ordinary days. That openness and familiarity can make health decisions feel more visible than they are, which is why confidential STI testing matters here. Testing sites in and around Moffat are designed to keep your visit separate from the rest of your life; what you learn stays yours alone, and no one at the clinic reports results to anyone in town. Young adults in Moffat, people in their late teens through thirties, often benefit most from routine screening.

Life moves quickly at that stage: new relationships, new work, new living situations. A single test can catch infections early, when they're easiest to treat, and prevent complications that might otherwise go unnoticed for months. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't theoretical in a place where faces are familiar. Your appointment is private, your results are sealed, and the conversation between you and your provider stays exactly where it belongs.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Moffat, CO

Walkability 5.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Moffat 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Moffat, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81143 snapshot

Residents
737
Median age
61.3
Median income
$43,056

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81143 area around Moffat: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Moffat alone.

Moffat sits in Saguache County, ZIP 81143. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ralph Mitchell Park
  • The 38th Parallel

Reference

STD testing in Moffat, CO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Moffat, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Moffat, CO?

The closest is Valley-Wide Health Systems (0.2 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Moffat, CO?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free HIV testing near Moffat, CO?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Moffat, CO?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Saguache County?

About 329 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Colorado average.

How long do results take near Moffat, CO?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I test at home near Moffat, CO?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 81143; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can a physical exam show whether I have an STD?

An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.

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