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STD Testing in Murtaugh, ID: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Murtaugh, Idaho, syphilis reports in Twin Falls County are about 80% lower than the US average. Whether you're seeking a one-time check-up in Murtaugh or regular syphilis, HIV, or STD testing, you'll want to weigh whether you need faster results and flexible scheduling or lower costs. See your options below.

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STD testing near Murtaugh, ID

5 testing options are listed for Murtaugh, ID. The nearest, Family Health Services, is about 10.9 miles away. Compare 2 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 10.9 miles

Family Health Services

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Family Health Services in Kimberly runs on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. By appointment, with care available in Spanish.

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Six-Pathogen Panel Includes Both Hepatitis Strains

The testing panel at Family Health Services extends to hepatitis B and hepatitis C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Six pathogens screened at a single appointment. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are also on-site, meaning reactive results can connect directly to immunization without a separate visit.

Clinical Staff Deliver Care Directly in Spanish

Spanish is a working clinical language at Family Health Services in Kimberly, not a telephone supplement but a direct channel between patient and provider. That means HIV counseling, hepatitis prevention education, and treatment conversations all happen in Spanish as primary care, not accommodation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
132 Main Street North, Kimberly, ID 83341
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.2 miles

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Medical & Behavioral Health Ccbhc Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Medical & Behavioral Health Ccbhc Clinic, in Twin Falls, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Backed by federal FQHC designation, it offers sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with fees adjusted to income so cost stays in proportion to what you earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
2647 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website

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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 Murtaugh, ID

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.

At-home STD testing in Murtaugh, ID

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Murtaugh, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Murtaugh, ID

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

  • Idaho Skin Institute of Twin Falls

    1411 Falls Avenue East #1002, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Alan Olmstead MD CHTD

    844 North Washington Street North Suite 100, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • ST Luke's Magic Valley - Main Campus

    801 Pole Line Road West, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Murtaugh. 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.

Clinicians near Murtaugh, ID who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 112 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Murtaugh. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Basil Anderson, MD

    Family medicine · 885 Ctr Street West, Kimberly

  • Vaughn Harris, MD

    Family medicine · 2550 Addison Avenue East, Twin Falls

  • Jason Greenhalgh, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 2114 Village Park Avenue, Twin Falls

  • Jonathan Muretisch, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1411 Fall Avenue, Twin Falls

  • Benjamin Romney, MD

    Family medicine · 788 Martin, Twin Falls

  • Zachary Nelson, DO

    Family medicine · 1309 Blue Lakes Boulevard North, Twin Falls

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.

Pharmacies near Murtaugh, ID

No pharmacy near Murtaugh, ID 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.

  • Ridley's Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Family Heath Services - Kimberly Community Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Family Health Services Ccbhc Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • R and R Pharmacy Twin Falls

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Smiths Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Murtaugh, ID.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Murtaugh, 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.

STDs & HIV in Twin Falls County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Twin Falls County, the county that includes Murtaugh, compare with Idaho and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~38% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 44 Idaho counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Twin Falls County vs Idaho vs U.S.

Twin Falls County Idaho U.S. ▲▼ = Twin Falls County vs the state average
Infection Twin Falls County Idaho United States
Chlamydia
386.7 368 cases ▲ 31%
294.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
38.9 37 cases ▼ 2%
39.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 3 cases ▼ 16%
3.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.1 1 cases ▼ 65%
3.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.3 5 cases ▼ 16%
6.3 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 Twin Falls County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Twin Falls County, chlamydia has fallen from 412 to 386.7 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 46.6 to 38.9 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.2 to 3.2 per 100,000 (45%).

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 Murtaugh, ID

Adults uninsured
18.3%
No routine checkup
30.7%
No transportation
9.4%
Binge drinking
15.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
21.8%
Below poverty line
10.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,537 : 1
Twin Falls County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Twin Falls County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Twin Falls County (2023)

People living with HIV
55 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
38

Twin Falls County HIV care continuum (2020)

Twin Falls County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 3 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 Twin Falls County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Murtaugh, ID

Highway 30 runs out of Murtaugh quickly in either direction, and the nearest clinic listed on this page means committing to a real stretch of road. Something worth planning for rather than postponing indefinitely. Most households here own their homes at values well below regional norms, which keeps monthly overhead manageable, but a town this small doesn't have testing around the corner. What the numbers reflect is a community where most adults are working, married, and settled into family-sized households. The kind of place where a health appointment competes with early shifts and kids' schedules rather than with indifference.

That same stability, though, exists alongside a substantial share of younger adults still early in their relationship histories, for whom routine STI screening is simply part of staying ahead of something that rarely announces itself with symptoms. Twin Falls County's STI picture gives that cohort good reason not to wait. Murtaugh's workforce participation is high and joblessness is essentially absent, which means the scheduling constraint is real: the drive to one of the options listed here has to fit around actual work hours, not a cleared afternoon. For households structured around two earners and school-age children, the dominant shape here, that means a weekend appointment or a clinic with extended weekday hours tends to be the one that actually gets kept.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Murtaugh, ID

Walkability 3.22 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Murtaugh 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Murtaugh, Idaho, EasySTD

ZIP 83344 snapshot

Residents
1,286
Median age
33.7
Median income
$68,158

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 83344 area around Murtaugh: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Murtaugh alone.

Murtaugh sits in Twin Falls County, ZIP 83344. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Caldron Linn
  • Hansen Butte

STD testing in Murtaugh, ID: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Murtaugh 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 Idaho

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

Two things that actually depend on Idaho 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 Idaho, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Idaho 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 Idaho

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Murtaugh, ID

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Murtaugh, ID?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Murtaugh, ID?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Murtaugh, ID without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Murtaugh, ID?

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

How common is chlamydia in Twin Falls County?

About 387 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Idaho average.

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

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

How long do results take near Murtaugh, ID?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Murtaugh, ID?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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