Gonorrhea rates in Whitman County run about 78% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Palouse, Washington, you have options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Weigh your priorities and see the list below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Palouse, WA. The nearest, Gritman Medical Center, is about 8.2 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Palouse. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
WISH Medical in Moscow runs appointments-only STI care covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and charges nothing for any of it, on a sliding scale that reaches zero.
When cost becomes the reason someone delays a test or skips a follow-up, an untreated infection advances. WISH Medical charges nothing (no fee for any test, no fee for any service) so that barrier never gets the chance to create a gap in care.
Without interpretation, a diagnosis lands without context and a treatment plan without clarity. Both of which can mean instructions that don't get followed. WISH Medical provides interpretation services for non-English languages directly within appointments, so the clinical conversation is complete from the start.
Someone without a regular provider who needs a thorough baseline (not just gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) finds WISH Medical's panel covers herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C as well, all in a single scheduled visit and at no cost.
Languages
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
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Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
A community safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Palouse. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palouse, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Whitman 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.
835 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, Pullman, WA 99163
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1125 Northeast Washington Avenue, Pullman, WA 99164
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
1200 West Fairview, Colfax, WA 99111
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Palouse. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 61 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palouse. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 9 offer telehealth.
Michael Osterholt, MD
Family medicine · 2500 West A Street, Moscow
Ronald Baldwin, MD
Family medicine · 2500 West A Street, Moscow
Raymond Paz, MD
Family medicine · 213 North Main Street, Moscow
Kimberley Guida, MD
Family medicine · 915 Northeast Valley Road, Pullman
Dennis Simpson, MD
Internal medicine · 825 Sebishop Boulevard, Pullman
Kelsey Cherepuschak, MD
Family medicine · 805 Southeast Clearwater Drive, Pullman
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
No pharmacy near Palouse, WA 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.
Garfield Pharmacy
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Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Palouse, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Whitman County, the county that includes Palouse, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#3 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
| Infection | Whitman County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 685.2 329 cases ▲ 93% | 354.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 39.6 19 cases ▼ 69% | 129.6 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 4.2 2 cases ▼ 80% | 21.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 4.2 2 cases ▼ 66% | 12.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 2.1 1 cases ▼ 91% | 22.9 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Whitman County, chlamydia has risen from 625.4 to 685.2 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has risen from 35.4 to 39.6 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.2 to 4.2 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
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 Whitman County.
Local HIV snapshot
Whitman County HIV care continuum (2022)
Whitman County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Whitman County residents living with HIV, 68.6% are in care · 65.7% 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.
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 Whitman County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Many people arrive in Palouse because someone here offered them work, a job that turns into a decade, a house that becomes home. The town draws people who plan to stay, and that rootedness shapes how residents approach health. For young adults navigating early careers, relationships, and the everyday rhythms of a working community, confidential STI testing sits at the practical edge of self-care. Clinics and providers listed on this page serve that need without fanfare.
Palouse's character as a place where families and homeowners cluster means that discretion carries real weight. A screening happens on your terms, reported only to you, with no obligation to loop in employers, neighbors, or anyone else. Testing in and around Palouse reflects that boundary: straightforward, private, and available when you decide the time is right. The landscape around Hayton Green Park and the quieter stretches near Ringo Butte frame a town where people tend their own business.
That same ethos extends to health decisions. Whether you're checking in after a new relationship, routine maintenance, or a specific concern, the act of getting tested stays yours alone. A choice made without explanation or delay.
Getting there
At 4.55/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palouse 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.
ZIP 99161 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99161 area around Palouse: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palouse alone.
Palouse sits in Whitman County, ZIP 99161. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Palouse? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Whitman County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Washington law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Palouse-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Palouse 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.
Two things that actually depend on Washington 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).
In Washington, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Washington 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 WashingtonSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Gritman Medical Center, about 8.2 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Public clinics serve people without insurance.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Whitman County reported ~685 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Washington average.
In Washington, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
At-home kits mail to 99161: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.
Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.
Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.
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