STD Testing in Palm Shores, FL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Brevard County, reported chlamydia runs about 40% lower than the US average. If you're in Palm Shores, Florida, you can choose between walk-in testing at local clinics or using a lab or at-home kit to test at your convenience, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. We list both kinds of options below.
7 testing options are listed for Palm Shores, FL. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 1.9 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.
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Quest Diagnostics
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 353 reviews
Address
6365 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 1.9 miles away
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Community health center 4.5 miles
Unconditional Love and Comprehensive Healthcare
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Unconditional Love and Comprehensive Healthcare in Melbourne runs its full STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis A/B/C, herpes, TB, and rapid or conventional HIV) with walk-in access, sliding-scale fees, and same-visit bacterial treatment, all at no cost to patients.
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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost
Fee schedules at many clinics create a quiet sorting mechanism, the full visit, the follow-up, the vaccine all carry line items that add up. At Unconditional Love and Comprehensive Healthcare, every service on the menu, from testing through treatment through PrEP and DoxyPEP, is provided at no fee, without exception.
French and Haitian Creole Spoken by Staff
Unconditional Love and Comprehensive Healthcare carries standing language capability in Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, with interpretation available for other languages: meaning PrEP counseling, medication adherence education, and treatment decisions happen directly in the language that counts, not relayed through a workaround.
Ryan White Funds HIV Care End to End
Ryan White funding at Unconditional Love and Comprehensive Healthcare means HIV care isn't partitioned: testing, HIV/AIDS medical treatment, medication adherence counseling, and ongoing management are all covered under one program, so a positive result initiates a care relationship rather than a separate financial conversation.
Tests & treatsRyan White HIV careSliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
Address
1509 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935
English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Health Professionals
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
Mpox Vaccine
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
No Fee
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Free Hepatitis B Test
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 4.7 miles
Brevard Health Alliance
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 673 reviews
Brevard Health Alliance in Melbourne functions as a community health center where STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB) sits alongside primary and preventive care. Appointments are required; fees follow a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted. Care is delivered in Spanish.
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Spanish-Language Care Is Staffed, Not Supplemented
Clinical services at Brevard Health Alliance are staffed to conduct appointments, explain diagnoses, and manage ongoing treatment, including HIV care and hepatitis C treatment, directly in Spanish. That means the provider working through your results and prescribing your medications is speaking your language, not relaying through a separate channel.
PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, Ongoing
For anyone without a regular prescriber, Brevard Health Alliance carries both PrEP and PEP as standing clinical services: not a one-time referral but an ongoing source for initiation, monitoring, and refills. Someone paying cash benefits from the sliding-scale structure applied to the full visit, including the medication management appointments PrEP requires.
Hepatitis C Treatment Completes Here
Brevard Health Alliance treats hepatitis C on-site, which means a positive antibody result doesn't leave a patient searching for a separate specialist to begin antivirals. The care cycle, from detection through treatment, stays within the same clinic.
Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
5.9 miles
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
2.9(51)?
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Florida Department of Health in Brevard County's Viera clinic requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with fees on a sliding scale and same-visit bacterial treatment. Spanish-language care is available on-site.
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Spanish Care Is the Visit, Not an Add-On
Plenty of clinics handle Spanish through workarounds, a bilingual staffer pulled from another desk, a language line patched in mid-appointment. At Florida Department of Health in Brevard County in Viera, Spanish is a direct service capability, meaning the conversation about symptoms, history, and next steps happens in Spanish without a relay in the middle.
Herpes and Hepatitis Don't Require a Second Clinic
Leaving herpes or hepatitis off a panel means a second appointment somewhere else, another scheduling gap, another co-pay, another stretch of uncertainty while an untreated infection continues. Florida Department of Health in Brevard County in Viera tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the standard bacterial and HIV panel, so a single scheduled visit closes that gap entirely.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palm Shores, 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 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.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Palm Shores, FL
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Brevard 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.
Orlando Health East Florida Laboratory
6800 Spyglass Court, Melbourne, FL 32940
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Brevard County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Palm Shores. 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 Palm Shores, FL who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 370 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palm Shores. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 124 offer telehealth.
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Frances Dilley, MD
Family medicine · 2955 Pineda Plaza Way, Melbourne
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 Palm Shores, FL
Compare the pharmacies closest to Palm Shores, FL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
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Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Palm Shores, FL.
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 Palm Shores, 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.
Online treatment
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Brevard County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Brevard County, the county that includes Palm Shores, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#51
#51 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 24% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Brevard County vs Florida vs U.S.
Brevard CountyFloridaU.S.▲▼ = Brevard County vs the state average
Infection
Brevard County
Florida
United States
Chlamydia
294.41,896 cases▼ 41%
498.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
105.3678 cases▼ 49%
206.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20129 cases▲ 4%
19.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.5106 cases▼ 34%
25.1
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.983 cases▼ 66%
37.7
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 Brevard County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Brevard County, chlamydia has fallen from 337.1 to 294.4 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 139.5 to 105.3 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.1 to 20 per 100,000 (17%).
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 Palm Shores, FL
Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
22%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
20.1%
Below poverty line
13.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,383 : 1
Brevard County
Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
Medically Underserved Area
Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Brevard County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Brevard County (2023)
People living with HIV
324 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
49cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
37.8%
Brevard County HIV care continuum (2023)
Brevard County recorded 8.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Brevard County residents living with HIV, 86.3% are in care · 77.8% 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 Brevard County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Palm Shores draws its rhythm from the steady pulse of established households and working lives, people who've built homes here and stay rooted, anchored by jobs that keep the days full. That stability shapes how health care happens in this community: residents tend to value both convenience and discretion when seeking medical services. Confidential STI testing fits into this practical landscape, available in and around Palm Shores through providers listed on this page, many of whom understand that working people need appointments that don't derail their week. The town also draws a substantial population of young adults in their late teens through thirties, a group for whom routine, confidential screening is straightforward health maintenance rather than something fraught or delayed.
Testing clinics in the area recognize this mix, they're geared toward efficient visits and clear communication about what to expect, without the assumption that someone's asking for help during a crisis. Discretion here isn't about shame or secrecy; it's simply how people in Palm Shores prefer to manage their affairs. A test result stays between you and your provider. That clarity, that your screening won't ripple through your workplace or neighborhood, removes a real barrier for many who might otherwise hesitate to get checked.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Palm Shores, FL
Walkability12.68 / 20 · Above average
Palm Shores scores 12.68/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
ZIP 32940 snapshot
Residents
49,288
Median age
48.1
Median income
$106,511
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 32940 area around Palm Shores: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palm Shores alone.
Palm Shores sits in Brevard County, ZIP 32940. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Wickham Park
Brevard Zoo
Historic Rossetter House Museum
Rossetter Park
Houston Pioneer Cemetery
Patriot Park
Major routes
Old Dixie Highway
SR 404 (Pineda Causeway)
US 1 (Harbor City Boulevard)
Pineapple Avenue
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Palm Shores, FL
Just outside Palm Shores? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Palm Shores, FL: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Brevard County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Florida law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How 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 Palm Shores-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Palm Shores 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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 FloridaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Florida 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 Florida, 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)
Florida 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.
