Augusta County Virginia has 47% fewer new HIV diagnoses than the US average. If you need STI testing in Mount Sidney, Virginia whether for exposure or routine care, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you choose your own time. See your options for Mount Sidney, Virginia, below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Mount Sidney, VA. The nearest, Carilion Clinic, is about 2.3 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.
Carilion Clinic in Verona delivers STI testing through an integrated health system, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with herpes and hepatitis B and C: all on a sliding-scale fee, with Medicare and Medicaid accepted, and an appointment required.
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Virginia Department of Health in Staunton runs STI care through the infrastructure of a public health department: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV testing sit alongside TB screening and vaccination on a sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all at no fee.
When cost sits between a person and treatment, bacterial infections go untreated and follow-up appointments never happen. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, vaccines, DoxyPEP) so the financial barrier that causes those gaps does not exist here.
A clinical conversation conducted through misunderstanding leaves exposure histories incomplete and discharge instructions unheeded, both gaps that produce return visits for the same infection. Virginia Department of Health in Staunton has interpretation services available for non-English languages, so the full clinical exchange happens accurately the first time.
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, a single 200 mg dose taken within 72 hours of a potential bacterial STI exposure, is prescribed directly by Virginia Department of Health in Staunton's clinical staff, who can coordinate dosing guidance alongside the standard panel and ongoing STI prevention counseling already delivered at the clinic.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
HCHC Stone Port, in Harrisonburg, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied directly to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for screening that covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia under its federally qualified health center standing.
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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 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mount Sidney, 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 for simplicity & support
$89 & 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 Augusta 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.
427 Lee Jackson Highway Suite 101, Staunton, VA 24401
CMS-certified lab
2570 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
70 Medical Center Circle Suite 309, Fishersville, VA 22939
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Mount Sidney. 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, 282 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mount Sidney. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 117 offer telehealth.
Michael Cavender, DO
Family medicine · 1371 Lee Highway, Verona
Ngoc Le, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 1 Green Hills Drive, Verona
James Reid, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2303 North Augusta Street, Staunton
Starla Kiser Telehealth
Internal medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton
David Chernoff, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 40 Lambert Street, Staunton
Margaret Siman, MD
Family medicine · 42 Lambert Street, Staunton
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 Mount Sidney, 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.
Valley Pharmacies
3.5 miBrowns Pharmacies.
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4.4 mi 
7.9 mi Dicksons Drug Store
8.6 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Mount Sidney, VA.
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 Mount Sidney, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Augusta County, the county that includes Mount Sidney, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~34% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#73 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state
| Infection | Augusta County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 288.8 226 cases ▼ 39% | 472.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 70.3 55 cases ▼ 56% | 158.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.2 8 cases ▼ 5% | 10.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 5.1 4 cases ▼ 46% | 9.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 11.5 9 cases ▼ 27% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Augusta County, chlamydia has risen from 259.4 to 288.8 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 104.5 to 70.3 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.6 to 10.2 per 100,000 (292%).
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 Augusta County.
Local HIV snapshot
Augusta County HIV care continuum (2023)
Augusta County recorded 7.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Augusta County residents living with HIV, 85.9% 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 Augusta County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Getting tested for STIs in Mount Sidney means accepting that the nearest full-service options lie beyond town limits. Residents in and around Mount Sidney listed on this page will find clinics in nearby larger towns, a reality that shapes how and when people seek care. The distance is real, but so is the fact that many young adults here, those in their late teens through their thirties, recognize that confidential screening fits into regular health maintenance, not crisis management. Planning a visit takes a little extra thought; the payoff is knowing results belong to you alone.
What matters most is that confidentiality is built into how testing works, not bolted on afterward. A clinic staff member won't call your workplace or leave messages on a shared family phone; they'll use the contact method you choose. For people who know their neighbors or work alongside them, that separation between private health and public life carries real weight. It's the difference between getting screened and getting screened while holding your breath.
The testing sites available in and around Mount Sidney operate on standard schedules, though you may need to book ahead or travel during a lunch break or after work. Young adults here often weigh convenience against the fact that a few miles of driving buys them anonymity and peace of mind. That calculation is personal, but it's one many residents make deliberately.
Getting there
At 4.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mount Sidney 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 24467 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 24467 area around Mount Sidney: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mount Sidney alone.
Mount Sidney sits in Augusta County, ZIP 24467. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Mount Sidney? 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 Augusta 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.
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 Mount Sidney-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 Mount Sidney 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 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).
In Virginia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 VirginiaSource: 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.
There are 7 options within a 30-mile drive.
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
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.
Augusta County reported ~289 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Virginia average.
In Virginia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.
Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.
Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.
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