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STD Testing in Monterey, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Highland County, Virginia, reported chlamydia runs about 65% lower than the US average. Whether getting tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Monterey, Virginia, you can choose between community clinics with lower costs and private labs which may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the listings below for local options.

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STD testing near Monterey, VA

6 testing options are listed for Monterey, VA. The nearest, Highland Medical Center, is about 0.1 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 0.1 miles

Highland Medical Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Highland Medical Center in Monterey screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted. Appointments are required, and same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
120 Jackson River Road, Monterey, VA 24465
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.4 miles

Community Care of West Virginia

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Community Care of West Virginia in Green Bank runs on appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Treating bacterial STIs the same visit. Fees are billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for others.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
4498 Potomac Highlands Trail, Green Bank, WV 24944
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
240 North Central Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 32.8 miles away
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
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Labcorp

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 75 reviews
Address
420 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 39.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Address
16 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville, VA 22939 39.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
1657 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 39.7 miles away
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
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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 Monterey, VA

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 Monterey, VA

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Monterey, VA

No pharmacy near Monterey, VA 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.

  • Green Bank Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dicksons Drug Store

    33 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Independence Alive & Well

    33 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Monterey, VA.

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 Monterey, 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 Highland County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Highland County, the county that includes Monterey, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~11% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#112 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Highland County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Highland County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Highland County vs the state average
Infection Highland County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
171 4 cases ▼ 64%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 15.8 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 Highland County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 31% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 202020222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Highland County, chlamydia has risen from 134.4 to 171 per 100,000 (27%).

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 Monterey, VA

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
17%
No transportation
5.2%
Binge drinking
12.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.4%
Depression
22.1%
Below poverty line
16.6%
Primary-care ratio
742 : 1
Highland County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th 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 Highland County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Highland County (2023)

People living with HIV
0 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Highland County HIV care continuum (2023)

Highland County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 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 Highland County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Monterey, VA

Rich Hills sits at the edge of town where long-established homeowners make up nearly the whole community: a place where most households are settled couples, families are small, and almost no one is renting through a transitional chapter of life. That stability shapes everything, including how people think about routine health care: with a labor-force participation rate as lean as Monterey's, those who are working often carry the schedules that leave little margin for midweek appointments, and those who aren't may face their own constraints around transport and cost.

The young adults here, people in their late teens and twenties forming relationships and navigating sexual health for the first time, represent a thin slice of this small Highland County town, but that age range is precisely where STI transmission concentrates regardless of how rural or settled a place feels. That's exactly where the range of options listed on this page becomes useful: spread across different distances, hours, and cost structures, they give residents traveling down West Main Street or out toward Sounding Knob genuine choices rather than a single appointment to work around.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Monterey, VA

Walkability 4.92 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.92/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Monterey 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 Monterey, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 24465 snapshot

Residents
1,287
Median age
57.2
Median income
$65,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 24465 area around Monterey: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Monterey alone.

Monterey sits in Highland County, ZIP 24465. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rich Hills
  • Seybert Hills
  • Sounding Knob
  • Morning Glories and Moonflowers
  • Charles P. Jones Museum
  • Highland Park

Major routes

  • US 220 (Jackson River Road)
  • US 250 (West Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Monterey, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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 Monterey, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Monterey, VA?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Monterey, VA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Monterey, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Highland County?

Highland County reported ~171 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Virginia average.

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

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

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

What samples are used for STD testing near Monterey, VA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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