Muncy's reported chlamydia cases in Lycoming County run about 28% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Muncy, Pennsylvania, you have options. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Muncy, PA. The nearest, Sullivan County Laurel Health Center, is about 5.1 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.
Sullivan County Laurel Health Center in Hughesville welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, making costs proportional to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health in Williamsport charges nothing for any service it provides: HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and TB testing, plus STI treatment and vaccines for HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and mpox, all at no fee. An appointment is required.
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Listing verified Sep 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
River Valley Health - Express and Specialty Care, in Williamsport, carries federally qualified health center standing. Meaning its STI screening fees slide to match each patient's income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no financial barrier standing between anyone and a result.
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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 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Muncy, 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 value: single tests
$49 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & 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 Lycoming 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.
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
215 East Water Street, Muncy, PA 17756
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
10 Shady Lane, Suite 201, Muncy, PA 17756
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Muncy. 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, 322 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Muncy. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 127 offer telehealth.
David Kurz, MD Telehealth
Urology · 215 East Water Street, Muncy
Dilip Elangbam, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 10 Shady Lane, Muncy
Nicholas Gorski, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 10 Shady Lane, Muncy
Lauren Cooper, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy
James Way, DO
Family medicine · 151 John Brady Drive, Muncy
Steven Barrows, MD
Family medicine · 45 Park Drive, Montgomery
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 Muncy, PA 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.
Weis Pharmacy
1.4 miGeisinger Pharmacy
2.8 miPharmacy Services
3.2 miTownville Pharmacy
3.2 miSam's Club Pharmacy
3.3 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Muncy, PA.
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 Muncy, 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
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
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 Lycoming County, the county that includes Muncy, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#11 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state
| Infection | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 352.2 397 cases ▼ 16% | 421.2 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 88.7 100 cases ▼ 39% | 144.7 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 4.4 5 cases ▼ 52% | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 3.5 4 cases ▼ 66% | 10.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 13.3 15 cases ▲ 17% | 11.4 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Lycoming County, chlamydia has fallen from 422.1 to 352.2 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 89.3 to 88.7 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.5 to 4.4 per 100,000 (26%).
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 Lycoming County.
Local HIV snapshot
Lycoming County HIV care continuum (2023)
Lycoming County recorded 5.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lycoming County residents living with HIV, 79.4% are in care · 61.9% 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 Lycoming County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
The walking trails at Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail offer the kind of quiet where locals come to think things through, and sometimes that clarity includes recognizing when a confidential STI screening fits into responsible self-care. Young adults who've settled here or grown up in town often balance independent lives with the reality of knowing many neighbors, which can make the decision to test feel more charged than it might elsewhere. Testing in and around Muncy listed on this page gives that privacy back, with results that stay confidential and no obligation to disclose to anyone in your circle. Muncy draws people who value stability and long-term roots, and that same thoughtfulness applies to sexual health. Routine screening (whether you're in a new relationship, between partners, or simply being thorough) is straightforward medical care, not an emergency or a confession.
Clinics and providers serving the area understand that discretion isn't negotiable; they've built their practice around it. The young adult population here spans college-bound folks, early-career professionals, and people raising families. All with different relationship timelines and different reasons to test. Whether you're looking for a quick appointment or prefer a provider you can build an ongoing relationship with, the clinics available in and around town offer real choice without requiring you to travel far or explain yourself to anyone.
Getting there
At 6.78/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Muncy 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 17756 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 17756 area around Muncy: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Muncy alone.
Muncy sits in Lycoming County, ZIP 17756. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Muncy? 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 Lycoming County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania 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 Muncy-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 Muncy 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Pennsylvania 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 PennsylvaniaSource: 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 3 options within a 30-mile drive.
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Pennsylvania Department of Health, about 10.8 mi away, provides free testing.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Lycoming County reported ~352 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.
In Pennsylvania, 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.
Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.
Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.
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