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

In Volusia County, Florida, there are about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents. If you are looking for STI testing in Pierson for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh the trade-off between community clinics and public health department services, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs, which tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See options below.

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STD testing near Pierson, FL

5 testing options are listed for Pierson, FL. The nearest, Family Health Source, is about 0.4 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 0.4 miles

Family Health Source

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 37 reviews

Family Health Source in Pierson operates on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and no appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
216 North Frederick Street, Pierson, FL 32180
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 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 Pierson, 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.

At-home STD testing in Pierson, FL

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Pierson, FL

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

  • Davita Labs

    3000 Davita Way, Deland, FL 32724

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Deltona VA Cboc

    1200 Deltona Boulevard, Suites 41-47, Deltona, FL 32725

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Excellence Medical Labs

    1301 Beville Rd Unit 10, Daytona Beach, FL 32119

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Pierson. 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.

Clinicians near Pierson, FL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 429 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Pierson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 77 offer telehealth.

  • Bruno Mancini, MD

    Family medicine · 216 North Frederick Street, Pierson

  • Chet Anthony, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 24239 State Road, Astor

  • Rebeca Juarbe Arrillaga Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 South Main Street, Crescent City

  • Heather Stewart, MD Telehealth

    General practice · 100 North Lake Street, Crescent City

  • Roy Hinman, MD

    Family medicine · 811 North Summit Street, Crescent City

  • Moustafa Eldick, MD

    Internal medicine · 899 North Summit Street, Crescent City

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.

Pharmacies near Pierson, FL

No pharmacy near Pierson, 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.

  • Pierson Community Pharmacy

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 13 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Community Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Publix Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Pierson, FL.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Pierson, 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.

STDs & HIV in Volusia County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Volusia County, the county that includes Pierson, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Volusia County Florida U.S. ▲▼ = Volusia County vs the state average
Infection Volusia County Florida United States
Chlamydia
378.6 2,235 cases ▼ 24%
498.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
159.4 941 cases ▼ 23%
206.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
22.4 132 cases ▲ 16%
19.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.6 39 cases ▼ 74%
25.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.2 137 cases ▼ 38%
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 Volusia County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Volusia County, chlamydia has risen from 324.3 to 378.6 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has risen from 150.7 to 159.4 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 13.7 to 22.4 per 100,000 (64%).

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 Pierson, FL

Adults uninsured
20.9%
No routine checkup
22.8%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
19.4%
Below poverty line
15.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,481 : 1
Volusia County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 70th 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 Volusia County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Volusia County (2023)

People living with HIV
389 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
69cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
74.7%

Volusia County HIV care continuum (2023)

Volusia County recorded 13.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Volusia County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 73.7% 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 Volusia County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Pierson, FL

Center Street cuts through Pierson with the unhurried pace of a town where most people own their homes and have lived alongside the same neighbors for years. That stability is real (nearly four in five households here own, and home values sit well below what much of Florida demands) but it comes alongside a workforce participation picture that reflects a community where many adults are not in conventional nine-to-five schedules. Large household sizes and a strong share of married adults suggest that family life here is dense and interconnected, which shapes how people think about health decisions: quietly, practically, and often with others in mind. That same day-to-day texture makes access worth thinking through carefully.

For younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties who are most likely to encounter an undetected infection, carving out time and transportation for a clinic visit takes real planning. The options listed on this page spread across the broader area rather than sitting on a Pierson corner, so knowing ahead of time which one fits your schedule and budget makes the difference between going and not going. Volusia County's STI data gives those younger residents every reason to check annually, and options listed here include sliding-scale and low-cost appointments worth calling about before assuming the cost is out of reach.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Pierson, FL

Walkability 4.59 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Pierson 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 Pierson, Florida, EasySTD

ZIP 32180 snapshot

Residents
4,652
Median age
34.9
Median income
$67,083

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 32180 area around Pierson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Pierson alone.

Pierson sits in Volusia County, ZIP 32180. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lake George State Forest
  • Pierson Town Park Sports Complex
  • North Palmetto Park

Major routes

  • US 17 (Center Street)
  • CR 3 (North Volusia Avenue)

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

Everything to know before you test in Volusia 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 Pierson-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

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 Pierson 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.

STD testing FAQs for Pierson, FL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near DeLand, FL instead?

Possibly, DeLand, FL is close; compare it by distance against Family Health Source.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Pierson, FL?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Pierson, FL without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Pierson, FL?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Volusia County?

About 379 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Can rectal pain or discharge be an STD?

Yes, rectal symptoms can come from chlamydia or gonorrhea; ask for a rectal swab if you had anal exposure.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How is syphilis tested near Pierson, FL?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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