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STD Testing in Portland, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported chlamydia in Ouray County runs about 88% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in Portland, Colorado. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time — see your options below.

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STD testing near Portland, CO

4 testing options are listed for Portland, CO. The nearest, San Miguel County Department of Public Health, is about 12.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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San Miguel County Department of Public Health

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews

San Miguel County Department of Health in Telluride tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, including rapid HIV and self-test options, on a sliding-scale fee with walk-in access, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance alongside free testing.

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Address
333 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
Website
12.4 miles

Telluride Regional Medical Center

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews

Telluride Regional Medical Center tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, treating bacterial infections at the same visit; fees are charged on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted. Appointments are required, and Spanish-language care is available.

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Spanish Is a Clinical Language Here

Spanish care at Telluride Regional Medical Center is staffed, not patched: clinicians conduct the full visit, including history, counseling, and treatment decisions, in Spanish. That means prescriptions are explained, follow-up is coordinated, and nothing gets compressed into a summary translation at the end.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Without a Referral Elsewhere

HIV prevention medication often falls outside what a standard STI clinic will prescribe, leaving patients to seek a separate provider. Telluride Regional Medical Center writes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, keeping prevention and testing inside a single established care relationship.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
500 West Pacific Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 90 reviews
Address
1329 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401 27.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301 59.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 Portland, CO

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 Portland, CO

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Portland, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Portland, CO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 43 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Portland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 20 offer telehealth.

  • Sharon Grundy, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 333 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride

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  • Kent Gaylord, MD

    Family medicine · 500 West Pacific Avenue, Telluride

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  • David Brown, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1315 Snowden Street, Silverton

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  • Michael Brezinsky, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3330 South Rio Grande Avenue, Montrose

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  • Sheena Wisler, MD

    OB-GYN · 3330 South Rio Grande Avenue, Montrose

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  • Linda Peterson, MD

    Family medicine · 1404 Hawk Parkway, Montrose

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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 Portland, CO

No pharmacy near Portland, CO 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.

  • Apotheca at Ridgway

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Sunshine Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 26 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 26 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Portland, CO.

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 Portland, 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 Ouray County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ouray County, the county that includes Portland, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#59 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 8% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Ouray County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Ouray County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Ouray County vs the state average
Infection Ouray County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
58 3 cases ▼ 87%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 28.4 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 Ouray County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 41% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ouray County, chlamydia has fallen from 143.6 to 58 per 100,000 (60%).

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 Portland, CO

Adults uninsured
5.8%
No routine checkup
22.3%
Binge drinking
15%
Frequent mental distress
13.1%
Depression
21.5%
Below poverty line
6.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,259 : 1
Ouray County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Ouray County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ouray County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
64

Ouray County HIV care continuum (2023)

Ouray County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Ouray County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Portland, CO

Along West Gold Hill, families and individuals live in a community where nearly every household is owner-occupied, reflecting a stable and long-term approach to housing. With most households consisting of just a couple of people, and a high percentage of married adults, health decisions are often made with a partner or spouse in mind. For young adults still forming relationships, this can mean considering not just their own health, but also that of their loved ones.

The area's strong labor-force participation and mix of household incomes mean that many residents have demanding schedules and may need to prioritize work and family commitments. With limited testing options available locally, residents must plan ahead to prioritize their health. In a community where people value long-term stability and security, taking care of one's health can be an important part of maintaining that stability.

As people in their late teens and twenties navigate their careers and personal lives in and around Portland, staying current with health screenings can make a big difference in their overall well-being. Here, where Ouray County's health landscape presents specific challenges, making informed choices about one's health is especially important for residents who call this mountainous region home, surrounded by landmarks like Sister Peak and Baldy Peak.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Portland, CO

Walkability 7.53 / 20 · Below average

At 7.53/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Portland 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Portland, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81432 snapshot

Residents
3,150
Median age
55.1
Median income
$87,547

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81432 area around Portland: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Portland alone.

Portland sits in Ouray County, ZIP 81432. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sister Peak
  • West Gold Hill Dinosaur Trackway
  • Baldy Peak
  • Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour
  • Rotary Park
  • Miller Mesa

Reference

STD testing in Portland, CO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Portland, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Portland, CO?

The closest is San Miguel County Department of Public Health (12.3 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Portland, CO?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Portland, CO without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Portland, CO?

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 Ouray County?

About 58 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Colorado average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Portland, CO?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How is syphilis tested near Portland, CO?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

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

What is STD testing?

Checking for sexually transmitted infections with a urine sample, a swab, or a blood draw, often before any symptoms appear.

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