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STD Testing in Palmyra, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Fluvanna County sees 78% fewer syphilis cases than the US average. In Palmyra, Virginia, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, decide if you need immediate or scheduled testing. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. See your options below.

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STD testing near Palmyra, VA

5 testing options are listed for Palmyra, VA. The nearest, Virginia Department of Health, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Palmyra requires an appointment, but that single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all on a sliding scale, with HIV and STI tests free.

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Free Across Every Service, Every Time

Without a regular provider or insurance, every line item here (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP) carries no charge. For someone paying entirely out of pocket, that breadth of zero-fee care means nothing gets skipped because of cost.

Spanish-Language Care, Fully Staffed

Many clinics handle Spanish through workarounds that keep the clinical conversation at arm's length. At Virginia Department of Health in Palmyra, Spanish is a language of direct care. Spoken by staff handling the visit itself, not routed through a separate service.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Available Here

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP are all prescribed on-site, which means a patient can establish and adjust a full prevention regimen without splitting care across multiple providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
132 Main Street, Palmyra, VA 22963
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 89 reviews
Address
1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911 14.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
930 Olympia Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911 15.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Address
11740 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 38.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.1 out of 5 from 93 reviews
Address
11300 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 38.9 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 Palmyra, VA

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 Palmyra, VA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palmyra, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Palmyra, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 348 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palmyra. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 146 offer telehealth.

  • Randolph Baker, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 33 Rebecca Drive, Palmyra

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  • Sailey Nimmagadda, MD

    Internal medicine · 77 Market Street, Palmyra

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  • Raymond Bishop, MD

    Family medicine · 138 Heritage Drive, Palmyra

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  • Michael Mcclincy, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 29 Jefferson Court, Zion Crossroads

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  • Samantha Bolz, MD

    Family medicine · 1015 Spring Creek Parkway, Zion Crossroads

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  • Richard Joyce, MD

    Family medicine · 295 East Main Street, Scottsville

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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 Palmyra, VA

No pharmacy near Palmyra, VA 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 3.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Lake Centre Pharmacy

    3.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Jefferson Pharmacy

    5.1 mi
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  • Fork Union Pharmacy

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

    8.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Palmyra, VA.

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 Palmyra, 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 Fluvanna County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Fluvanna County, the county that includes Palmyra, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#75 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 44% of the state

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

Fluvanna County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Fluvanna County vs the state average
Infection Fluvanna County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
281.1 80 cases ▼ 41%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
73.8 21 cases ▼ 53%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 67%
10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 63%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.6 5 cases ▲ 11%
15.8 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 Fluvanna County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Fluvanna County, chlamydia has risen from 234.9 to 281.1 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has risen from 58.7 to 73.8 per 100,000 (26%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.2 to 3.5 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Palmyra, VA

Adults uninsured
6.5%
No routine checkup
18.9%
No transportation
5.9%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
23.1%
Below poverty line
7.2%
Primary-care ratio
4,621 : 1
Fluvanna County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 6th 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 Fluvanna County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Fluvanna County (2023)

People living with HIV
211 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
126

Fluvanna County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Fluvanna County residents living with HIV, 84.3% are in care · 78.4% 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 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 Fluvanna County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Palmyra, VA

James Madison Highway runs through a Palmyra where nearly every household is owner-occupied, a detail that says something about how life here is organized: stable addresses, long roots, and a tendency to weigh health decisions collectively rather than alone. With nearly half of adults married and households averaging more than three people, a conversation about sexual health often isn't purely private; it ripples through a family, which can make routine screening feel like a bigger lift than it needs to be. That lift gets heavier given the geography.

For the young adults here (people in their late teens and twenties, the years when new relationships and new partners are most common) that distance combined with a demanding labor-force participation rate means finding a slot in a genuinely packed week, not a theoretical one. The high-earner concentration in Fluvanna County suggests cost is rarely the main obstacle for residents; what competes with testing is time and geography. Fluvanna's county STI figures reflect patterns that don't announce themselves, staying current with screening is simply what gives a household here its clearest picture of where things stand.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palmyra, VA

Walkability 4.46 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.46/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palmyra 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Palmyra, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 22963 snapshot

Residents
16,786
Median age
43.5
Median income
$100,761

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 22963 area around Palmyra: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palmyra alone.

Palmyra sits in Fluvanna County, ZIP 22963. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fluvanna County Courthouse Historic District
  • Little Mountain Hill
  • Fluvanna County Historic Courthouse
  • Old Stone Jail
  • Pleasant Grove Park
  • Holland Page Place

Major routes

  • US 15 (James Madison Highway)
  • VA 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway)

Reference

STD testing in Palmyra, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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 Palmyra, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Palmyra, VA?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Palmyra, VA?

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

Can I get tested in Palmyra, VA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Palmyra, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Fluvanna County?

Fluvanna County reported ~281 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Virginia average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Palmyra, VA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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.

How is chlamydia tested near Palmyra, VA?

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Palmyra, VA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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