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STD Testing in Paauilo, HI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Hawaii County, new HIV diagnoses run about 71% lower than the US average. Whether you want to test before starting a new relationship in Paauilo, Hawaii, or as part of ongoing care, community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Review your options for testing below.

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STD testing near Paauilo, HI

6 testing options are listed for Paauilo, HI. The nearest, Hamakua-Kohala Health, Bank of Hawaii Building, is about 6.9 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 6.9 miles

Hamakua-Kohala Health, Bank of Hawaii Building

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Hamakua-Kohala Health, Bank of Hawaii Building, in Honokaa welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment to its federally qualified clinic, where a single visit can cover sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Fees adjusted to income so cost stays proportional to what you earn.

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Address
45-3568 Mamane Street, Honokaa, HI 96727
Website
Community health center 7.0 miles

Hamakua Kohala Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 271 reviews

Hamakua Kohala Health in Honokaa tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C on a sliding scale with no fee for any service: appointments required, and bacterial STIs treated the same visit.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

All services at Hamakua Kohala Health carry no cost to the patient, which means same-visit bacterial treatment, counseling, and vaccines are absorbed in full. Nothing is deferred because of what a visit might add up to.

Hepatitis C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the clinic runs hepatitis C antibody testing in-house: a single visit collects specimens for all five, with results and any indicated treatment managed through the same clinic rather than across separate appointments.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
45-549 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii

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45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727 7.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 27B, Kamuela, HI 96743 19.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
65-1267 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 19.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 27.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Paauilo, HI

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 Paauilo, HI

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Paauilo, 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 Paauilo, HI

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

  • Hilo Cboc

    1285 Waianuenue Ave Suite 211, Hilo, HI 96720

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • S&G Labs

    75-240 Nani Kailua Dr Suite 6A, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Kona Cboc

    75 5618 Street Suite 200, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 119 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Paauilo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 14 offer telehealth.

  • Aaron Gach-Kvenild, MD

    Family medicine · 45 -547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa

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  • Guy Bennallack, DO

    Family medicine · 45 -547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa

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  • James Finney, MD

    Family medicine · 45 -547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa

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  • James Madison, DO

    Internal medicine · 67-1125 Mamalaho Highway, Kamuela

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  • Dustan Osborn, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 67-1125 Mamalaho Highway, Kamuela

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  • Victoria Fox Behrle, MD

    Internal medicine · 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela

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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 Paauilo, HI

No pharmacy near Paauilo, HI 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Paauilo, HI.

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 Paauilo, 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 Hawaii County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hawaii County, the county that includes Paauilo, compare with Hawaii and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 5 Hawaii counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Hawaii County Hawaii U.S. ▲▼ = Hawaii County vs the state average
Infection Hawaii County Hawaii United States
Chlamydia
333.8 693 cases ▼ 23%
435.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
77.1 160 cases ▼ 39%
126.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.6 20 cases ▼ 24%
12.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.4 7 cases ▼ 51%
7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.1 21 cases ▼ 48%
19.6 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 Hawaii County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hawaii County, chlamydia has fallen from 341.4 to 333.8 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 60.8 to 77.1 per 100,000 (27%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 9.6 per 100,000 (140%).

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 Paauilo, HI

Adults uninsured
6.4%
No routine checkup
24.1%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
17.2%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
25.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,301 : 1
Hawaii County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 64th 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 Hawaii County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hawaii County (2023)

People living with HIV
251 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
14.8%

Hawaii County HIV care continuum (2023)

Hawaii County recorded 4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 4.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hawaii County residents living with HIV, 87.9% are in care · 81% 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 Hawaii County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Paauilo, HI

Paauilo sits in Hawaii County, Hawaii: a small, suburban community, where the jobless rate sits near 5.4%. It's more working-class than college-credentialed (about 4.8% hold a degree), and a high share of working-age adults are in the labor force. Testing is easy to arrange, with clinics, labs, at-home kits, and telehealth all within reach.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Paauilo, HI

Walkability 3.97 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.97/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Paauilo 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Paauilo, Hawaii, EasySTD

ZIP 96776 snapshot

Residents
1,629
Median age
36.9
Median income
$74,536

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96776 area around Paauilo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Paauilo alone.

Paauilo sits in Hawaii County, ZIP 96776. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company

Major routes

  • HI 19 (Mamalahoa Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Paauilo, HI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Hawaii 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 Hawaii, 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)

Hawaii 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 Hawaii

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 Paauilo, HI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Paauilo, HI?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Paauilo, HI?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Paauilo, HI?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Paauilo, HI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hawaii County?

Hawaii County reported ~334 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Hawaii average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Paauilo, HI?

At-home kits mail to 96776: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Paauilo, HI?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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.

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