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STD Testing in Poth, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cases of chlamydia in Wilson County are about 75% lower than the US average. If you're looking to get tested whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Poth, Texas, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Take a look at the list below to weigh your options.

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STD testing near Poth, TX

5 testing options are listed for Poth, TX. The nearest, Atascosa Health Center, is about 5.5 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 5.5 miles

Atascosa Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Atascosa Health Center in Floresville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C, treating bacterial STIs the same visit; fees run on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid and insurance. Appointments are required.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C Tested Here

Beyond the standard four, Atascosa Health Center tests for hepatitis A, B, and C, which means a single visit surfaces infections that otherwise go undetected until symptoms appear. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are also administered on-site.

Spanish-Speaking Clinicians Staff the Care Directly

Spanish care at Atascosa Health Center is staffed, not relayed: clinicians conduct exams, explain results, and prescribe treatment directly in Spanish. That means dosing instructions, follow-up guidance, and prevention counseling are delivered in the same language without an intermediary in the loop.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Veterans Drive, Floresville, TX 78114
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
2151 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064 27.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 165 reviews
Address
3103 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78223 29.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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 4.3 out of 5 from 169 reviews
Address
3859 East Southcross Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78222 29.2 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
3710 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214 30.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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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 Poth, TX

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

At-home STD testing in Poth, TX

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Poth, 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 Poth, TX

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

  • Emergency Clinic of Floresville

    101 Wilson Drive, Suite 102, Floresville, TX 78114

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • The Emergency Clinic LA Vernia

    102 South Fm 1346, Suite 2, La Vernia, TX 78121

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Wilson County Memorial Hospital District

    499 10th Street, Floresville, TX 78114

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 78 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Poth. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 15 offer telehealth.

  • Hugo Guido, MD

    Family medicine · 100 Veterans Drive, Floresville

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  • Daryl Currier, MD

    Family medicine · 921 10th Street, Floresville

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  • Effiok Ekpenyong, MD

    Family medicine · 260 US Hwy 181 North, Floresville

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  • Trini Garza, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 499 10th Street, Floresville

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  • Enrique Iglesias, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 497 10th Street, Floresville

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  • Zachary Aybar, MD

    Family medicine · 495 10th Street, Floresville

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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 Poth, TX

No pharmacy near Poth, TX 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.

  • H-E-B Pharmacy 6.6 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 7.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wilson County Pharmacy

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Jays City Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pharm House Drug-Lavernia

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Poth, TX.

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 Poth, 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 Wilson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Wilson County, the county that includes Poth, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#233 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 8% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Wilson County vs Texas vs U.S.

Wilson County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Wilson County vs the state average
Infection Wilson County Texas United States
Chlamydia
125.5 68 cases ▼ 74%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.4 23 cases ▼ 76%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2 5 cases ▼ 39%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.4 4 cases ▼ 72%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
16.6 9 cases ▼ 63%
44.3 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 Wilson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 35% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Wilson County, chlamydia has fallen from 217.1 to 125.5 per 100,000 (42%), gonorrhea has fallen from 70.3 to 42.4 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 9.2 per 100,000 (130%).

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 Poth, TX

Adults uninsured
22.4%
No routine checkup
25.9%
Binge drinking
17.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.1%
Depression
21.2%
Below poverty line
3.5%
Primary-care ratio
2,136 : 1
Wilson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 9 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Wilson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Wilson County (2023)

People living with HIV
139 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
121 · PnR 11

Wilson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Wilson County recorded 11 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Wilson County residents living with HIV, 85% are in care · 71.7% 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 Wilson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Poth, TX

In Poth, many residents are settling into their adult lives, with a good number choosing to buy homes and start families. This means that for many, health decisions aren't just personal. They're about the well-being of partners and kids too. With so many adults in the workforce, finding time for health check-ups can be a balancing act.

That's why convenient, confidential health services are so important. Many people in Poth are in that life stage where routine health screenings become a regular part of life. In and around Poth, confidential STD testing is available, making it easier for younger adults to take charge of their health. These services are designed to fit into busy schedules, with options for quick visits and discreet care.

As part of the community, it's good to know that confidential STD testing is listed on this page, and it's a normal part of staying healthy. It's important to remember that these services are for everyone, and they're designed to be low-friction and respectful of privacy. If you're a young adult in Poth, taking care of your sexual health is a responsible choice that shows care for your own well-being and that of your partners.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Poth, TX

Walkability 4.57 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Poth 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 Poth, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78147 snapshot

Residents
1,646
Median age
30.7
Median income
$72,961

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78147 area around Poth: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Poth alone.

Poth sits in Wilson County, ZIP 78147. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Poth City Park

Major routes

  • US 181 (North Storts Street)

Reference

STD testing in Poth, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Poth, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Floresville, TX instead?

Possibly, Floresville, TX is close; compare it by distance against Atascosa Health Center.

What does STD testing cost around Poth, TX?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Poth, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Poth, TX?

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 Wilson County?

About 126 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

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

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Poth, TX?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

Should I test even without symptoms yet?

Absolutely; screening is designed for the symptom-free stage, just wait until the window period closes.

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