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STD Testing in Paynes Creek, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia is reported in Tehama County about 39% less than the US average. Whether you're seeking testing after a possible exposure or maintaining routine care in Paynes Creek, California, weigh whether cost-effectiveness or quick results matter most to you. See options below.

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STD testing near Paynes Creek, CA

5 testing options are listed for Paynes Creek, CA. The nearest, Shingletown, is about 10.6 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 10.6 miles

Shingletown Medical Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Shingletown Medical Center, serving Shingletown, calibrates its fees to each patient's income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. As a federally qualified health center, it offers sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown, CA 96088
Website
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Shingletown

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown, CA 96088 10.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
645 Antelope Boulevard, Red Bluff, CA 96080 18.5 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 – 3:00 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 68 reviews
Address
1054 South Main Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 20.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
2803 Childress Drive, Anderson, CA 96007 21.2 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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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 Paynes Creek, CA

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 Paynes Creek, CA

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Paynes Creek, 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 Paynes Creek, CA

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

  • ST Elizabeth Cardiopulmonary LAB

    2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff, CA 96080

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • ST Elizabeth Community Hospital LAB

    2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff, CA 96080

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 80 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Paynes Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Robinson, MD

    Internal medicine · 31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown

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  • Meghan Leininger, DO

    Family medicine · 2340 Liberty Parkway, Red Bluff

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  • Andrea Neita, DO

    Family medicine · 2540 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff

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  • Hobart Heath, DO

    Family medicine · 2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff

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  • Aishwarya Sharma, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1795 Walnut Street, Red Bluff

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  • Nirmal Mehton, MD

    Family medicine · 2830 East Street, Anderson

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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 Paynes Creek, CA

No pharmacy near Paynes Creek, CA 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.

  • Cottonwood Drugs

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Main Street Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Elmore Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Owens Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 20 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Paynes Creek, CA.

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 Paynes Creek, 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 Tehama County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Tehama County, the county that includes Paynes Creek, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#37 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 36% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Tehama County vs California vs U.S.

Tehama County California U.S. ▲▼ = Tehama County vs the state average
Infection Tehama County California United States
Chlamydia
300.5 195 cases ▼ 39%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
86.3 56 cases ▼ 55%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.2 17 cases ▲ 61%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.7 5 cases ▼ 60%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
44.7 29 cases ▼ 4%
46.7 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 Tehama County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tehama County, chlamydia has fallen from 338.8 to 300.5 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 151.9 to 86.3 per 100,000 (43%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 34.9 to 26.2 per 100,000 (25%).

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 Paynes Creek, CA

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
27.1%
No transportation
10.3%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
19.4%
Depression
25.1%
Below poverty line
13.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,871 : 1
Tehama County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Tehama County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tehama County (2023)

People living with HIV
104 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
74 · PnR 5.71

Tehama County HIV care continuum (2023)

Tehama County recorded 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tehama County residents living with HIV, 73.5% are in care · 40.8% 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 Tehama County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Paynes Creek, CA

People move to Paynes Creek for work in timber, ranching, or small trades: the kind of employment that keeps you grounded in one place, building a life around land and neighbors you'll see for years. That stability matters, especially when health decisions feel private. STD testing available in and around Paynes Creek is listed on this page, and the clinics here understand that discretion isn't negotiable in a town where faces repeat. Young adults in the area, whether they grew up here or arrived to work, benefit from routine screening that stays confidential. The nearest resources include providers willing to work with your schedule, not against it.

Getting tested before a relationship deepens, after a concern surfaces, or simply as part of staying informed is straightforward when you know where to go and that the conversation won't travel. Paynes Creek's isolation along CA 36 East and near Jackass Butte can feel like a feature when you need privacy. Testing results don't follow you into the diner or the hardware store. What matters is finding a clinic that fits your timeline and gives you answers without the weight of assumption.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Paynes Creek, CA

Walkability 8.26 / 20 · Below average

At 8.26/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek, California, EasySTD

ZIP 96080 snapshot

Residents
31,149
Median age
40.2
Median income
$63,365

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96080 area around Paynes Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Paynes Creek alone.

Paynes Creek sits in Tehama County, ZIP 96080. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Jackass Butte

Major routes

  • CA 36 (State Highway 36 East)

Reference

STD testing in Paynes Creek, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Paynes Creek, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Redding, CA?

Redding, CA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Paynes Creek, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Paynes Creek, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Tehama County?

Tehama County reported ~301 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the California average.

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

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Paynes Creek, CA?

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 Paynes Creek, CA?

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

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