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

Yauco reported chlamydia cases are about 84% lower than the US average. If you live in Palomas, Puerto Rico, and are wondering about getting tested whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you have the choice between community public clinics with low cost and private labs with faster results and scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Palomas, PR

3 testing options are listed for Palomas, PR. The nearest, Migrant Health Center Western Region, is about 2.6 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.

Closest to you 2.6 miles

Migrant Health Center Western Region

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Migrant Health Center Western Region in Yauco tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with fees running on a sliding scale and Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance all accepted. STI treatment is available on-site, and visits require an appointment.

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Spanish Is the Working Language of Care

When a diagnosis or a treatment decision needs to be communicated clearly, a miscommunication at Migrant Health Center Western Region carries real consequences. An instruction misunderstood, a follow-up missed, a treatment not completed. Care at this clinic is delivered in Spanish, so nothing critical gets lost in transmission between provider and patient.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
Carr # 128 Km 4.1, Barrio Diego Hernandez Yauco, PR 00698
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 5.6 miles

MEDX Medical Experience By Migrant. Guanica

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MEDX Medical Experience by Migrant in Guánica earned federal qualification as a community health center, which means fees follow a sliding scale tied to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
Carr-324, Guánica, PR 00647
Website
Most reviewed 9.9 miles

Med Centro Healthcare System

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Med Centro Healthcare System in Peñuelas provides every service (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB testing through treatment) at no charge, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted alongside a free HIV test for all. Walk-ins welcome.

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Zero-Balance Care Runs Through Full Insurance Integration

Med Centro Healthcare System bills Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance directly, and absorbs remaining costs so the fee column reaches zero regardless of coverage status. The free HIV test is a standing clinic-wide policy, not a program with enrollment requirements.

Spanish Is the Operational Language of Clinical Care

Spanish is the sole working language at Med Centro Healthcare System: not a supported option but the language in which counseling, TB treatment protocols, and HIV/AIDS medical management are clinically conducted. That single-language operation removes the friction of translation from every clinical decision.

Herpes Testing Sits Inside the Standard Panel

Med Centro Healthcare System tests for herpes alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia as part of its regular panel. Herpes diagnosis informs STI treatment planning on-site, since bacterial infections are treated the same visit and HIV/AIDS is managed through the clinic's own medical treatment program.

Tests & treats
Address
Carretera 385 Km 6.5, Barrio Cuebas Peñuelas, PR 00624
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 Palomas, 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 Palomas, PR

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palomas, 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 Palomas, PR

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

  • Laboratorio Clinico Almacigo

    Bo Almacigo Bajo Carr 371 Km 1 Hm 7, Yauco, PR 00698

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Laboratorio Clinico Plaza

    Munoz Rivera #49, Yauco, PR 00698

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Innova LAB

    Mattei Lluberas #54, Yauco, PR 00698

    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 Palomas. 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 Palomas, PR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 288 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palomas. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 offer telehealth.

  • Carlos Lopez Asencio, MD

    Family medicine · Bo Diego Hernandez, Yauco

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  • Even Cedeno Cedeno, MD

    Infectious disease · Carretera 128 Km, Yauco

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  • Maryangely Moreno Campa, MD

    Internal medicine · Calle Prolongacion 25 De Julio, Yauco

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  • Carlos Rosario-Martinez, MD

    Internal medicine · 40 Calle 25 De Julio, Yauco

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  • Francisco Vazquez Garcia, MD

    Internal medicine · 58 Calle Comercio, Yauco

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  • Nelson Velez Martinez, MD

    OB-GYN · 5 Calle Carrion Maduro, Yauco

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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 Palomas, PR

No pharmacy near Palomas, 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.

  • Farmacia Loryan

    3.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Gil Compounding Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia el Amal # 66

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Migrant Health Center Western Region

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmacia Jardines del Caribe

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Palomas, 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 Palomas, 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 Yauco Municipio: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Yauco Municipio, the municipio that includes Palomas, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#66 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 15% of the state

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

Yauco Municipio Puerto Rico U.S. ▲▼ = Yauco Municipio vs the state average
Infection Yauco Municipio Puerto Rico United States
Chlamydia
80.2 26 cases ▼ 51%
162.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.2 2 cases ▼ 83%
37 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.3 3 cases ▼ 32%
13.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.3 4 cases ▼ 37%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.1 1 cases ▼ 80%
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 Yauco Municipio over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Yauco Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 32.2 to 80.2 per 100,000 (149%), gonorrhea has risen from 2.9 to 6.2 per 100,000 (114%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.1 to 9.3 per 100,000 (52%).

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 Palomas, PR

  • 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 Yauco Municipio.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Yauco Municipio (2023)

People living with HIV
355 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
55

Yauco Municipio HIV care continuum (2020)

Yauco Municipio recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Yauco Municipio residents living with HIV, 74% are in care · 69% 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 Yauco Municipio tests for syphilis.

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

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About Palomas, PR

Palomas takes its name from the white doves that once filled the skies above Yauco, a detail that speaks to the town's deep connection to place and continuity. That same rootedness shows in how many households have stayed put for decades, with grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren living close together. Health care that respects privacy becomes especially valuable in a community where faces are familiar and family bonds run deep. Young adults in Palomas, those in their late teens through their thirties, face the same need for straightforward, confidential STI screening as their peers anywhere. In a town where people tend to stay, knowing that test results remain private isn't a luxury but a basic expectation.

The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that confidentiality in Palomas isn't just a rule; it's how trust gets built with the people who live here. Testing in and around Palomas serves residents who value their privacy and their community in equal measure. Whether someone is newly sexually active, in a new relationship, or simply staying current with routine health care, having access to confidential screening without traveling far matters. The providers available here are accustomed to working with the rhythms and values of a town where long-term residents know the importance of preventive care done quietly and well.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palomas, PR

Walkability 4.54 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palomas 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 Palomas, Puerto Rico, EasySTD

Palomas sits in Yauco Municipio, ZIP 698. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • La Casona Césari (La Casa de las Doce Puertas)
  • Casa Filardi
  • Casa Franceschi Antongiorgi
  • Faro de Guánica
  • Parque Arturo Lluberas Rodríguez de la Seda
  • Parque Atlético Ovidio Rodríguez

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Las Latas
  • Susúa Baja
  • La Joya (Santa Rita)
  • Barina
  • Yauco
  • El Cerro
  • El Pozo Cantera
  • El Tumbao

Major routes

  • PR-2 (Expreso Roberto Sánchez Vilella)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Yauco 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 Palomas-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 Palomas 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 Palomas, PR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Quebrada del Agua, PR instead?

Possibly, Quebrada del Agua, PR is close; compare it by distance against Migrant Health Center Western Region.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Palomas, PR without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Palomas, 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 Yauco Municipio?

About 80 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Puerto Rico average.

Can I test at home near Palomas, PR?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 698; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can trich be treated?

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

Can herpes be treated?

There's no cure, but antivirals manage symptoms well and reduce transmission.

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