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STD Testing in Olimpo, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Guayama Municipio, reported syphilis runs about 27% lower than the US average. Whether seeking testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Olimpo, Puerto Rico, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate care and questions, or using an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. Here are your options:

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STD testing near Olimpo, PR

3 testing options are listed for Olimpo, PR. The nearest, MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande, is about 1.5 miles away. Compare 3 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 1.5 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant Sabana Grande, in Guayama, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Federally qualified and sliding-scale, a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with fees adjusted to income so cost stays in reach for whoever walks through the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
1, Guayama, PR 00784
Website
Community health center 1.6 miles

CSFP Guayama NAP

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CSFP Guayama NAP serves Guayama residents navigating gaps in coverage or paying out of pocket by anchoring STI care inside a federally qualified health center, where fees adjust to income. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. No appointment needed to get tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
Lot #30, State Highway #179, Caimital Sector, Olimpo Community, Guayama, PR 00784
Website
Community health center 3.9 miles

Centro de Salud Familiar Dr Julio Palmieri Ferri

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 106 reviews

Centro de Salud Familiar Dr Julio Palmieri Ferri, in Arroyo, adjusts fees to income so cost never blocks care. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia under the federal health center program's sliding-scale structure.

Sliding-scale
Address
Morse St. Valentina Cnr., Arroyo, PR 00714
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 Olimpo, PR

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 Olimpo, PR

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Olimpo, 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 Olimpo, PR

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

  • Express Clinical LAB

    Calle Baldorioty Num 22 Oeste, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Express Clinical LAB

    Carr-Pr-3, Ave Los Veteranos, Solar B-11, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Hospital Menonita Guayama

    Pedro Albizus Cambos Avenue, Guayama, PR 00784

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 824 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Olimpo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 53 offer telehealth.

  • Juan Davila Lopes, MD

    Internal medicine · 46 Calle Vicente Pales West, Guayama

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  • Gustavo Sanchez, MD

    OB-GYN · 23 Calle Baldorioty West, Guayama

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  • Juan Buitrago, MD

    Internal medicine · 128 South Ashford Street, Guayama

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  • David Sicard Figueroa, MD

    Family medicine · 44 Calle Palmer South, Guayama

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  • Nilsa Vizcarrondo Acosta, MD

    OB-GYN · 17 Urb Gibraltar Calle Pacifico, Guayama

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  • Luis Miranda-Iglesias, MD

    OB-GYN · Avda Ashford, Guayama

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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 Olimpo, PR

No pharmacy near Olimpo, PR 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.

  • Super Farmacia Rina

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Super Farmacia Derkes

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  • Farmacia Gabriela 4

    1.3 mi
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  • G.D.R. Pharma Care

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 1.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia San Carlos

    1.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Olimpo, PR.

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 Olimpo, 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 Guayama Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Guayama Municipio, the municipio that includes Olimpo, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Guayama Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.

Guayama Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Guayama Municipio vs the state average
Infection Guayama Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
184.1 64 cases ▲ 14%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
37.4 13 cases ▲ 1%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5 4 cases ▼ 15%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
51.8 18 cases ▲ 164%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
31.6 11 cases ▲ 103%
15.6 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 Guayama Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Guayama Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 114.7 to 184.1 per 100,000 (61%), gonorrhea has risen from 10.9 to 37.4 per 100,000 (243%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 11.5 per 100,000 (326%).

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 Olimpo, PR

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 Guayama Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Guayama Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
653 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
22

Guayama Municipio HIV care continuum (2021)

Guayama Municipio recorded 19.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Guayama Municipio residents living with HIV, 55.6% are in care · 54% 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 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 Guayama Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Olimpo, PR

In Guayama Municipio, where nearly 4.4% of the workforce is unemployed, the cost of living in Olimpo can be daunting, particularly for young adults forming relationships. The median household size of 3.58 people, often living in small apartments or cramped spaces, can exacerbate the challenge of navigating healthcare systems. For residents in their late teens and twenties, finding affordable and convenient access to STI testing can be a significant hurdle.

The rural spread of Guayama Municipio, with its limited access to healthcare services, means that residents must often drive long distances to receive care. This can be a significant barrier for young adults who may not have reliable transportation or the financial means to cover gas costs. The lack of testing options in and around Olimpo means that residents must travel to Guayama Municipio for care, adding to the already significant costs and time commitments.

However, for those who do manage to get tested, the options listed on this page provide a lifeline. Even if the nearest clinic is a drive from Olimpo, residents can take advantage of the listed services, which offer a range of testing options and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy young adults.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Olimpo, PR

Walkability 4.69 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.69/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Olimpo 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 Olimpo, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Olimpo sits in Guayama Municipio, ZIP 784. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Casa Cautiño Museum
  • Cerro Tumbado
  • Cerro Corazón
  • Cerro Charcas
  • Cerro de la Tabla
  • Tren del Sur

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Palmas
  • Guayama
  • Borinquen
  • El Coquí
  • Villa Rosa
  • Gibraltar
  • Corazón
  • Vives

Major routes

  • PR-15 (Carretera Histórica Guayama - Cayey)
  • PR-3 (Calle Ashford)

Reference

STD testing in Olimpo, PR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Guayama Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico 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 an Olimpo-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 Olimpo 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 Puerto Rico

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

Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 Puerto Rico

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 Olimpo, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Olimpo, PR?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Olimpo, PR without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Olimpo, PR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Guayama Municipio?

Guayama Municipio reported ~184 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Puerto Rico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Puerto Rico without a parent?

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

What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?

It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.

Is there a vaccine for HPV?

Yes, the HPV vaccine prevents the types most linked to cancer and genital warts; it's recommended through age 26 (and some adults to 45).

Where can teens get STD testing near Olimpo, PR?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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