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STD Testing in New Pine Creek, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Modoc County, reported syphilis runs about 25% lower than the US average. If you're in New Pine Creek, California, and considering testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, weigh whether you prefer clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing, or labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. See your options below.

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STD testing near New Pine Creek, CA

4 testing options are listed for New Pine Creek, CA. The nearest, Lake County Public Health, is about 13.6 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 13.6 miles

Lake County Public Health

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Lake County Public Health in Lakeview sees patients without an appointment, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and Mpox vaccines. All at no fee.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries No Charge

All services at Lake County Public Health are provided at no fee, which means the decision to add herpes testing or a vaccine to a visit isn't shaped by what's in your wallet that day.

Spanish-Speaking Staff on Site

Spanish-language care at Lake County Public Health is staffed directly: clinicians conduct the exam, explain results, and walk through treatment instructions in Spanish without a relay layer in between.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Added to the Panel

Lake County Public Health tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core bacterial and HIV screen, so conditions that would otherwise require a separate visit are resolved in the same appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1250 South 9th Street, Lakeview, OR 97630
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 New Pine Creek, CA

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 New Pine Creek, CA

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to New Pine Creek, 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 New Pine Creek, CA

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

  • Surprise Valley Health Care

    741 Main Street, Cedarville, CA 96104

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Modoc Medical Center

    1111 North Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 4 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of New Pine Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

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 New Pine Creek, CA

No pharmacy near New Pine Creek, CA 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.

  • Howard's Drugs

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Last Frontier Pharmacy

    37 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Modoc Family Pharmacy

    37 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 37 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to New Pine Creek, CA.

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 New Pine Creek, 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 Modoc County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Modoc County, the county that includes New Pine Creek, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#45 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 22% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Modoc County vs California vs U.S.

Modoc County California U.S. ▲▼ = Modoc County vs the state average
Infection Modoc County California United States
Chlamydia
247.1 21 cases ▼ 50%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.8 1 cases ▼ 28%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.8 1 cases ▼ 75%
46.7 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 Modoc County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 134% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Modoc County, chlamydia has risen from 149.4 to 247.1 per 100,000 (65%), gonorrhea has fallen from 114.9 to 47 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 23.1 to 11.8 per 100,000 (49%).

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 New Pine Creek, CA

Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
9.3%
Binge drinking
12.1%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
12.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,165 : 1
Modoc County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Modoc County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Modoc County (2023)

People living with HIV
68 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
108

Modoc County HIV care continuum (2023)

Modoc County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Modoc County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 80% 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 Modoc County tests for syphilis.

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

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About New Pine Creek, CA

US 395 cuts through New Pine Creek as the town's main artery, and for the young adults here, people still navigating early relationships and shifting partnerships, that road is also the route to nearly everything, including health care. The community's profile is notably settled: full homeownership, a modest share of married households, and a labor-force participation rate that suggests many residents are outside traditional nine-to-five schedules: whether retired, caregiving, or otherwise occupied outside formal employment. That quieter economic rhythm can make it easier, in theory, to carve out time for a screening appointment. But the single option listed on this page underscores what living in Modoc County actually means logistically: getting tested involves a deliberate trip along Route 395, not a quick errand slotted between stops.

For younger adults in New Pine Creek (a smaller slice of the population than in most California cities, but one for whom routine STI screening carries the most direct relevance) that drive is the central fact. Modoc County's STI rates give real weight to not letting geography become a reason to delay. The one clinic listed here may require planning a half-day rather than an hour, which means the most useful move is checking its hours before the week fills up, not after.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in New Pine Creek, CA

Walkability 4.36 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in New Pine Creek 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in New Pine Creek, California, EasySTD

ZIP 97635 snapshot

Residents
323
Median age
54.3

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 97635 area around New Pine Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not New Pine Creek alone.

New Pine Creek sits in Modoc County, ZIP 97635. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 395 (Route 395)

STD testing in New Pine Creek, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Modoc County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 New Pine Creek-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 New Pine Creek 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 California

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 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)

California 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 California

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

STD testing FAQs for New Pine Creek, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in New Pine Creek, CA?

The closest is Lake County Public Health (13.6 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in New Pine Creek, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near New Pine Creek, CA?

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 Modoc County?

About 247 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

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

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

How do at-home STD kits work near New Pine Creek, CA?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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