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

Garfield County sees about 28% fewer new HIV diagnoses compared to the national average. Whether this is your first STI test or a routine screening in Mulford, Colorado, you have choices. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your schedule. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Mulford, CO

3 testing options are listed for Mulford, CO. The nearest, Mountain Family Health Centers, is about 7.7 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 7.7 miles

Mountain Family Health Centers

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Mountain Family Health Centers in Basalt delivers same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) alongside a full diagnostic panel, all on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, and insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are accepted.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Directly Here

Mountain Family Health Centers prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, which means ongoing prevention is woven into the same care relationship. No separate clinic, no separate chart to maintain.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Included in the Panel

For anyone without a regular primary care provider, Mountain Family Health Centers' panel is worth noting: testing extends to hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the standard bacterial and HIV tests, so a single appointment covers ground that would otherwise require multiple stops.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
123 Emma Road, Suite 106 Basalt, CO 81621
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.7 miles

Mountain Family Health Centers Glenwood Springs

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews

Mountain Family Health Centers Glenwood Springs welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified and income-based sliding fees mean cost adjusts to what patients actually earn. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
2802 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Website
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Glenwood Medical Associates

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 157 reviews
Address
1830 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 12.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 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 Mulford, 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 Mulford, CO

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mulford, 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 Mulford, CO

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

  • Valley View Hospital

    1906 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Bella Derma

    919 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Grand River Medical Center

    501 Airport Road, Rifle, CO 81650

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 73 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mulford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 46 offer telehealth.

  • Mitchell Darnell, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 978 Euclid Avenue, Carbondale

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  • Shane Lieberman, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 978 Euclid Avenue, Carbondale

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  • Robert Oravec, MD

    Family medicine · 1200 Village Road, Carbondale

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  • Andrew Gisleson, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1200 Village Road, Carbondale

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  • Steven Obrien, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 350 Market Street, Basalt

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  • Andrew Brooks, DO

    Family medicine · 1450 East Valley Road, Basalt

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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 Mulford, CO

No pharmacy near Mulford, 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.

  • City Market Pharmacy

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Basalt Clinic Pharmacy

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Pharmacy at Valley View

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Mulford, CO.

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 Mulford, 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 Garfield County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Garfield County, the county that includes Mulford, compare with Colorado 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.

#10 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state

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

Garfield County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Garfield County vs the state average
Infection Garfield County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
413 259 cases ▼ 5%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
41.5 26 cases ▼ 68%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8 5 cases ▼ 50%
16 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8 5 cases ▼ 23%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.2 7 cases ▼ 61%
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 Garfield County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Garfield County, chlamydia has risen from 282.1 to 413 per 100,000 (46%), gonorrhea has fallen from 81.1 to 41.5 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.2 to 8 per 100,000 (150%).

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 Mulford, CO

Adults uninsured
11.4%
No routine checkup
28%
Binge drinking
18.5%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
11.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,323 : 1
Garfield County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Garfield County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Garfield County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
140

Garfield County HIV care continuum (2021)

Garfield County recorded 9.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Garfield County residents living with HIV, 72.8% are in care · 64.2% 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.

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 Garfield County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Mulford, CO

Carbondale's Main St. corridor gives Mulford its closest brush with town-center life, yet the surrounding landscape (White Hill rising to the west, the Roadside Gallery marking the edge of developed land) makes clear this is a place where most errands involve a real drive. That geography shapes everything about routine healthcare, and STI screening is no exception. The community's profile adds its own texture.

Three in four households here clear six figures, and the vast majority of adults own their homes outright. Stability that often correlates with established routines and steady insurance. But high labor-force participation means schedules are genuinely full, and the young adults who make up the slice of Mulford most likely to be forming new relationships are navigating that same limited access. For them, a $2,750 monthly rent in a market anchored to those home values leaves little margin for healthcare that feels optional, even when it isn't.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Mulford, CO

Walkability 10.17 / 20 · Below average

At 10.17/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mulford 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Mulford, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81623 snapshot

Residents
16,349
Median age
40.6
Median income
$98,549

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81623 area around Mulford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mulford alone.

Mulford sits in Garfield County, ZIP 81623. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • White Hill
  • Powers Art Center
  • Roadside Gallery
  • Main St., Gallery
  • Triangle Park
  • Sopris Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Carbondale

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Garfield 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 Mulford-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 Mulford 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 Mulford, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Mulford, CO?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Mulford, CO?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Mulford, CO without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Mulford, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Garfield County?

Garfield County reported ~413 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Colorado average.

How long do results take near Mulford, CO?

Most results are ready in about 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 get PrEP near Mulford, CO?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can I have an STD and feel completely healthy?

Yes, most STIs cause no symptoms for a long time, which is exactly why routine screening matters.

How is syphilis tested near Mulford, CO?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

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