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STD Testing in Paxton, FL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Walton County reports about 37 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you're seeking screening before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Paxton, Florida, you can weigh low-cost or free community and public clinics against private labs that often have faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Paxton, FL

5 testing options are listed for Paxton, FL. The nearest, Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch, is about 0.6 miles away. Compare 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 0.6 miles

Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 66 reviews

The Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch is a public health department where walk-ins are welcome, no scheduled appointment stands between you and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs. HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available on a sliding-scale fee.

Sliding-scale
Address
21505 US Highway 331 North, Laurel Hill, FL 32567
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
1505A South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 21.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 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 4.2 out of 5 from 257 reviews
Address
4381 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 23.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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 4.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
4582 East Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578 34.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 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 3.7 out of 5 from 237 reviews
Address
4585 East Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578 34.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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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 Paxton, FL

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.

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At-home STD testing in Paxton, FL

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

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

  • North Walton Rural Hospital

    4413 US 331 South, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Vivid Pathology

    7800 US Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Advanced Dermatology

    7720 US Highway 98 West Suite 240, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 70 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Paxton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 13 offer telehealth.

  • Sasikumar Vishwanath, MD

    Internal medicine · 1073 3rd Street, Florala

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  • Jennifer Whitfield, MD

    General practice · 1045 US Hwy 331 North, Defuniak Springs

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  • William Childs, MD

    Internal medicine · 98 East Morris Street, Samson

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  • Andrew Yang, MD

    Family medicine · 1332 North Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview

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  • Alexander Neiman, MD

    Internal medicine · 800 Hwy 90 West, Defuniak Springs

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  • James Howell, DO

    Family medicine · 21 West Main Avenue, Defuniak Springs

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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 Paxton, FL

No pharmacy near Paxton, FL 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.

  • Florala Pharmacy

    2.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • T and C Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • King Drug Company

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Samson Drugs

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Publix Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Paxton, FL.

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 Paxton, 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 Walton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Walton County, the county that includes Paxton, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#45 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Walton County vs Florida vs U.S.

Walton County Florida U.S. ▲▼ = Walton County vs the state average
Infection Walton County Florida United States
Chlamydia
318.5 275 cases ▼ 36%
498.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
105.4 91 cases ▼ 49%
206.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
37.1 32 cases ▲ 92%
19.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.1 13 cases ▼ 40%
25.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.1 7 cases ▼ 79%
37.7 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 Walton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Walton County, chlamydia has fallen from 322.7 to 318.5 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 172.6 to 105.4 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 37.1 per 100,000 (1274%).

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 Paxton, FL

Adults uninsured
12.1%
No routine checkup
22.4%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
20%
Below poverty line
14.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,224 : 1
Walton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 63rd 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 Walton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Walton County (2023)

People living with HIV
173 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
91 · PnR 9.57

Walton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Walton County recorded 9.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Walton County residents living with HIV, 82.8% are in care · 78.7% 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.

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 Walton County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Paxton, FL

Lakewood Park carries the quiet, rooted feel of a community where most households own their homes and have for years. The kind of place where a long driveway and a familiar neighbor define the rhythm of daily life more than any transit schedule. That stability is real, but so is the financial tightrope a meaningful share of residents walk: modest home values, rents that stay low partly because incomes have to stretch, and an unemployment picture that leaves a sizable portion of working-age adults outside the labor force altogether. When a household budget is already tight, an out-of-pocket clinic visit can feel like a luxury, even when it isn't one.

That pressure lands unevenly on younger adults: people in their late teens and twenties who are often renting, between jobs, or newly starting families in a county where STI rates carry real weight. The options listed on this page range across the broader area, so knowing which one accepts your insurance or offers a sliding scale before you drive is worth a few minutes of homework. Britton Hill is as good a starting point as any: look up the nearest listed option, confirm its hours, and go from there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Paxton, FL

Walkability 4.33 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.33/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Paxton 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 Paxton, Florida, EasySTD

ZIP 32567 snapshot

Residents
4,820
Median age
34
Median income
$66,215

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 32567 area around Paxton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Paxton alone.

Paxton sits in Walton County, ZIP 32567. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Britton Hill
  • Lakewood Park

Major routes

  • US 331 (US Highway 331 North)
  • SR 85 (State Highway 85)

Reference

STD testing in Paxton, FL: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Florida 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 Florida, 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)

Florida 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 Florida

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 Paxton, FL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Paxton, FL?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Paxton, FL?

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

Can I get tested in Paxton, FL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Paxton, FL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Walton County?

Walton County reported ~319 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Florida average.

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

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Paxton, FL?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Paxton, FL?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

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