Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, Puerto Rico residents in Caguas Municipio report about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Whether you are testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, Puerto Rico, local clinics offer medical attention and treatment, whereas at-home kits allow self-collection and mail-in convenience. Either way, explore your options below.
Available testing centers
3 testing options are listed for Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, PR. The nearest, SANOS Centro de Salud y Bienestar, is about 3.2 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.
SANOS Centro de Salud y Bienestar in Caguas welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Backed by federal FQHC standing, its sliding-scale fees adjust to your income, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in a single visit.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
SANOS Primary Health Center in Caguas answers the need of residents paying out-of-pocket or navigating gaps between providers by anchoring STI screening in federally backed, income-based fees. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available without requiring an appointment, with costs tied to what patients can actually pay.
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Fees & payment
Corporacion SANOS in Caguas runs on a sliding-scale fee and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with appointments required. The panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, bacterial STIs treated same visit, with all care delivered in Spanish.
When a clinic routes care through translation, nuance gets lost: symptoms get underreported, follow-up gets skipped, and gaps open in treatment. At Corporacion SANOS, every appointment runs natively in Spanish, so nothing between a patient's concern and the clinician's response depends on approximation.
Corporacion SANOS prescribes and manages PrEP directly, meaning the HIV testing, lab work, and prescription renewals that sustain a PrEP regimen happen within the same practice. Continuity of monitoring, the quarterly HIV tests and kidney-function checks the regimen requires, stays with one clinical team in Caguas.
For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or paying out of pocket and consolidating visits, Corporacion SANOS tests hepatitis A, B, and C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Vaccines for hepatitis A and B are also available on-site, closing the gap between a positive screen and prevention of further exposure.
Languages
Spanish
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Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
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 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, 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 for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & 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 Caguas 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.
Carr Pr-798 Km 4, Hm 3, Bo Rio Canas, Caguas, PR 00725
CMS-certified lab
Calle Dr Goyco Esq Baldorioty, Caguas, PR 00725
CMS-certified lab
Consolidated Medical Plaza Calle Gautier Benitez, Caguas, PR 00725
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Parcelas Viejas Borinquen. 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, 923 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Parcelas Viejas Borinquen. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 59 offer telehealth.
Veronica Mendoza Castro, MD
Internal medicine · C/21 S-2 Ave Munoz Marin, Caguas
Frank Ramos Resto, MD
Internal medicine · I19 Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas
Ana Martinez, MD
Internal medicine · V43 Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas
Iris Lasanta Ramos, MD
Family medicine · H29 Ave Pino, Caguas
Rafael Alonso Godinez, MD
OB-GYN · A18 Ave Degetau, Caguas
Antonio Morales Lopez, MD
Internal medicine · 55 Calle Saturno, Caguas
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 Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, 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.
3.4 mi Farmacia Caridad
3.7 miTu Farmacia Movil
3.7 mi
4.0 mi Farmacia Santa Ana
4.0 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, PR.
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 Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, 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 $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or 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 Caguas Municipio, the municipio that includes Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#17 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state
| Infection | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 190.2 237 cases ▲ 17% | 162.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 53.8 67 cases ▲ 45% | 37 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 29.7 37 cases ▲ 118% | 13.6 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 26.5 33 cases ▲ 35% | 19.6 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 8.8 11 cases ▼ 44% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Caguas Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 121.8 to 190.2 per 100,000 (56%), gonorrhea has risen from 20.4 to 53.8 per 100,000 (164%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.3 to 29.7 per 100,000 (72%).
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 Caguas Municipio.
Local HIV snapshot
Caguas Municipio HIV care continuum (2023)
Caguas Municipio recorded 13.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Caguas Municipio residents living with HIV, 70.8% are in care · 64.2% 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.
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 Caguas Municipio tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
In the rhythms of daily life in Parcelas Viejas Borinquen, where the highway out of town becomes a familiar route, a working visit to the nearest clinic is often just another task to fit into the week's schedule. For many residents, the reality is that renting in this community comes with its own set of financial pressures, with nearly 42% of households spread thin across a limited budget. Meanwhile, for those trying to make ends meet, the prospect of a day off to visit a testing site is a luxury few can afford, given the county's high unemployment rate of nearly 29%.
The lack of affordable testing options in the area doesn't help, leaving young adults who make up nearly a quarter of the population in this community with limited access to STI screenings. Given the rural spread of Caguas Municipio and the need to drive to the nearest clinic, residents often find themselves facing a significant barrier to getting tested, with many having to juggle work, family, and financial responsibilities.
The challenges of getting tested in Parcelas Viejas Borinquen underscore the importance of convenient, low-friction screening options – not just for the health benefits, but also for the well-being of young adults trying to build their lives on a tight budget.
Getting there
At 5.01/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Parcelas Viejas Borinquen 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.
Parcelas Viejas Borinquen sits in Caguas Municipio, ZIP 725. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Parcelas Viejas Borinquen? 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 Caguas 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.
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 Parcelas Viejas Borinquen-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 Parcelas Viejas Borinquen 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 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).
In Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.
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 RicoSource: 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.
The closest is SANOS Centro de Salud y Bienestar (3.2 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 190 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Puerto Rico average.
In Puerto Rico, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.
It means an infection was found; a provider confirms it and starts treatment, most STIs are curable or manageable.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
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