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

In Arroyo Municipio, reported chlamydia runs about 56% lower than the US average. When heading into a new relationship in Palmas, Puerto Rico, or maintaining ongoing sexual health care, your STI testing choices balance cost, speed, and convenience. To find out more, review the options below.

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STD testing near Palmas, PR

3 testing options are listed for Palmas, PR. The nearest, Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, is about 1.4 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 1.4 miles

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, a community health center in Patillas, wraps STI care (rapid and conventional HIV testing, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and same-visit bacterial treatment) into a primary-care setting where every service is provided at no fee, on a sliding scale, by appointment.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries Zero Cost

All services at Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas are provided at no charge, which means the cost of a follow-up visit or a treatment course never becomes a reason to skip it.

Spanish Is the Working Language of This Clinic

Every clinical interaction at Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas (intake, counseling, treatment instructions, and follow-up) runs in Spanish, staffed by providers for whom it is the primary language of practice, not an accommodation layered on top.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas carries full PrEP and PEP prescribing and monitoring in-house, the right fit for anyone without a regular HIV-prevention provider who needs ongoing medication management rather than a one-time conversation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
99 Calle Guillermo Riefkohl, Patillas, PR 00723
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 2.4 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
Community health center 5.3 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

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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 Palmas, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Palmas, PR

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palmas, 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 Palmas, PR

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

  • Centro DE Salud Familiar DE Patillas

    Riefkhol Street 99, Patillas, PR 00723

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • LAB Clinico CSF DR Julio Palmieri

    Calle Morse Esquina Valentina, Arroyo, PR 00714

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Laboratorio Clinico y Bacteriologico Genesis II

    Carr-Pr-3, Km122, Hm 6, Patillas, PR 00723

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Islamar

    Centro Comercial Cooperativo Maunacoop, Arroyo, PR 00714

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • LAB Clinico y Bacteriologico Genesis

    Calle Guillermo Riefkhol Num 2, Patillas, PR 00723

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 790 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palmas. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 52 offer telehealth.

  • Karla Rodriguez Tirado, MD

    Family medicine · 99 Calle Guillermo Riefkhol, Patillas

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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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  • Ramphis Morales Lopez, MD

    Urology · Ave Pedro Albizu Campos, Guayama

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  • Roque A Nido Nylund, MD

    Internal medicine · 3 Carr, Guayama

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  • Jonathan Ruiz Garcia, MD

    Infectious disease · Hospital Menonita Guayama, Guayama

    Call Directions

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 Palmas, PR

No pharmacy near Palmas, 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.

  • Centro Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia Santa Ana

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia del Valle

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Farmacia San Carlos Iii

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Palmas, 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 Palmas, 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 Arroyo Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Arroyo Municipio, the municipio that includes Palmas, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#7 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state

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

Arroyo Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Arroyo Municipio vs the state average
Infection Arroyo Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
218.9 33 cases ▲ 35%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.3 2 cases ▼ 64%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.3 2 cases ▼ 32%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.6 1 cases ▼ 58%
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 Arroyo Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Arroyo Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 132.6 to 218.9 per 100,000 (65%), gonorrhea has risen from 12.6 to 13.3 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 6.3 to 6.3 per 100,000.

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 Palmas, PR

Below poverty line
47.6%
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area

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 Arroyo Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Arroyo Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
459 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
22

Arroyo Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)

Arroyo Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Arroyo Municipio residents living with HIV, 70.5% are in care · 67.2% 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 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 Arroyo Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Palmas, PR

Palmas, with its sprawling residential neighborhoods and wide highways, is a place where owning a home is the norm, with 88.2% of residents calling a house their own. This reality of stable housing means that many young adults are building lives in these established communities, often with family members and partners, and forming long-term relationships.

As a result, the under-35 crowd, which is the highest-STI-incidence band, is likely to be navigating complex household dynamics, with an average household size of 3.52 people. This can create a sense of comfort and familiarity, but also a lack of anonymity, which may make it harder for young adults to access testing and treatment without feeling judged or stigmatized.

In a county where the unemployment rate is 50.9%, and labor-force participation is just 7.1%, the drive to a clinic can be a significant barrier, especially if one relies on a part-time job or is between gigs. The county's rural spread, accessible only by highway, only adds to the challenge. As a result, convenient, low-friction screening is essential for young adults in Palmas, who need to feel safe and supported in their pursuit of health and wellness.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palmas, PR

Walkability 3.07 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.07/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palmas 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 Palmas, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

ZIP 00723 snapshot

Residents
15,835
Median age
48.5
Median income
$23,599

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 00723 area around Palmas: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palmas alone.

Palmas sits in Arroyo Municipio, ZIP 00723. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Faro de Punta Figuras
  • Cerro Vertero
  • Cerro Piedra Hueca
  • Cerro Boca del Infierno
  • Cerro Piedra Gorda
  • Tren del Sur

Neighborhoods & communities

  • El Palmar I
  • El Palmar II
  • Cacao Bajo
  • Ancones
  • Pollos
  • Jardines de Ancones
  • San Benito
  • Patillas

Major routes

  • PR-53 (Autopista Dr. José Celso Barbosa)
  • PR-3 (Carretera Myrna Ivette "Cuitza" Rivera Torres)
  • Calle Tamarindo

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Arroyo 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 a Palmas-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 Palmas 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 Palmas, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Palmas, PR?

The closest is Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas (1.4 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Palmas, PR?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Palmas, PR?

Yes, Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas (1.4 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Palmas, PR?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Arroyo Municipio?

About 219 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.

Can I test at home near Palmas, PR?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 00723; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can I get PrEP near Palmas, PR?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can trich be treated?

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

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