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STD Testing in Opdyke West, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Hockley County reports about 14 cases of syphilis per 100,000 residents. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Opdyke West, Texas, you'll find both community clinics and private labs to choose from. The former typically offer lower costs, the latter faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Opdyke West, TX

4 testing options are listed for Opdyke West, TX. The nearest, South Plains Rural Health Services, is about 4.8 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 4.8 miles

South Plains Rural Health Services

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 212 reviews

South Plains Rural Health Services brings rural health clinic infrastructure to STI care in Levelland: appointments required, sliding-scale fees for all, with gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on the standard panel, plus same-visit bacterial treatment, and staff fluent in American Sign Language and Spanish.

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ASL and Spanish Staffed, Not Patched Together

South Plains Rural Health Services has ASL and Spanish capacity built into the clinical staff itself, not routed through an outside service or scheduled separately. That means a patient's intake, counseling, and treatment discussion all happen in the same language, with the same provider, without breaking the appointment into pieces.

Herpes and Hepatitis Extend the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, South Plains tests for herpes and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) and carries vaccines for hepatitis A and B. That combination means a single appointment can close out both diagnostic and preventive gaps for infections that a narrower panel would leave unaddressed.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1000 Fm 300, Levelland, TX 79336
Booking
Appointment required
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 108 reviews
Address
3724 20th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 23.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
3417 20th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 23.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 138 reviews
Address
11006 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424 24.0 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 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 Opdyke West, TX

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

At-home STD testing in Opdyke West, TX

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Opdyke West, 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 Opdyke West, TX

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

  • Methodist Hospital Levelland

    1900 South College Avenue, Levelland, TX 79336

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 255 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Opdyke West. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Opdyke West, TX

No pharmacy near Opdyke West, TX 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 3.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • United Pharmacy

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 3.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Opdyke West, TX.

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 Opdyke West, 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 Hockley County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hockley County, the county that includes Opdyke West, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~40% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#67 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 74% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hockley County vs Texas vs U.S.

Hockley County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Hockley County vs the state average
Infection Hockley County Texas United States
Chlamydia
405.4 87 cases ▼ 18%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
93.2 20 cases ▼ 47%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14 3 cases ▼ 7%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
41.9 9 cases ▲ 59%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
74.6 16 cases ▲ 68%
44.3 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 Hockley County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hockley County, chlamydia has fallen from 640.8 to 405.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 260 to 93.2 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 37.1 to 14 per 100,000 (62%).

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 Opdyke West, TX

Adults uninsured
25%
No routine checkup
26.6%
Binge drinking
16.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
13.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,643 : 1
Hockley County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Hockley County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hockley County (2023)

People living with HIV
114 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
69

Hockley County HIV care continuum (2022)

Hockley County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hockley County residents living with HIV, 94.4% are in care · 72.2% 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 Hockley County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Opdyke West, TX

Getting tested in Opdyke West means working around distance. The town itself has limited walk-in health services, so most residents travel to nearby Levelland or other centers in Hockley County for the full range of STI screening. That reality shapes how people plan: combining a test visit with other errands, or scheduling when someone can drive. For those who live closer to the edges of town near TX 114, reaching care may feel more straightforward than for others.

Young adults here, a substantial part of the population, often weigh privacy against convenience when deciding where to get tested. Confidentiality is standard at every clinic listed on this page, but the decision about which one to use can hinge on whether you'd rather be seen closer to home or prefer the relative anonymity of a larger health center a few miles away. Both matter. Testing availability in and around Opdyke West covers the basics: rapid results, straightforward scheduling, and staff who handle these visits as routine.

The clinics listed on this page accept most insurance and offer sliding scales. What changes the math locally is that you're unlikely to bump into the person at the front desk at the grocery store, a small mercy that sometimes tips the balance toward actually making the appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Opdyke West, TX

Walkability 6.71 / 20 · Below average

At 6.71/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Opdyke West 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 Opdyke West, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79336 snapshot

Residents
15,265
Median age
35.4
Median income
$52,724

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79336 area around Opdyke West: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Opdyke West alone.

Opdyke West sits in Hockley County, ZIP 79336. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Kaufman Park
  • George C. Price Park
  • Capitol Elementary School Park
  • Brashear Lake Park
  • Sherman Park
  • Northside City Park

Major routes

  • TX 114 (East State Highway 114)

Reference

STD testing in Opdyke West, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Hockley County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas 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 Opdyke West-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 Opdyke West 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 Texas

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Opdyke West, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Opdyke West, TX?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Opdyke West, TX?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Opdyke West, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Opdyke West, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hockley County?

Hockley County reported ~405 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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