Syphilis reports in Los Angeles County run about 37% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or just test regularly in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, weigh the options of community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free, against private labs, which might deliver faster results and offer more flexible scheduling. Your options in Rancho Palos Verdes are listed below.
Available testing centers
12 testing options are listed for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Venice Family Clinic - Skypark in Torrance welcomes patients regardless of insurance status, those between providers, or anyone paying out of pocket. Federally qualified standing means fees slide with income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening is available without an appointment.
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Urgent Care Center of South Bay in Torrance bills Medicare and major insurance for STI testing, no sliding-scale or Title X subsidy, so out-of-pocket costs apply without coverage. The panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with walk-ins welcome and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Yehowa Medical Services in Torrance meets patients who are paying out of pocket, between providers, or working with limited income. Wherever they land financially. Federally qualified status means fees adjust to what people can actually pay. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening.
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Venice Family Clinic - Allcove, in Redondo Beach, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. Meaning cost adjusts to what patients can actually pay. Walk-ins are welcome for screening that covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
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Venice Family Clinic in Redondo Beach requires an appointment and runs gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV testing alongside same-visit treatment for confirmed bacterial infections: all on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Care is delivered in Hindi and Spanish.
Venice Family Clinic's panel extends to herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Meaning a single appointment produces results across five infections rather than four. That fifth test matters because herpes is frequently excluded from standard panels without a specific request.
Both Hindi and Spanish are staffed languages at Venice Family Clinic in Redondo Beach: meaning providers conduct exams, review results, and explain treatment directly in either language. Prescriptions are discussed and counseling is carried out in the same clinical conversation, without switching modes for the medical detail.
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Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
BHS - Carson Health Center in Carson carries federally qualified status, meaning its sliding-scale fees adjust to income for anyone (insured, uninsured, or paying cash) who needs STI screening. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without an appointment required first.
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TCC Cabrillo Gateway in Long Beach carries federally qualified status, meaning its sliding-scale fees are calibrated to income, so whether someone is between providers, uninsured, or simply paying cash, cost isn't a barrier to syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening.
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The Children's Clinic Family Health Center Westside, in Long Beach, adjusts fees by income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. That federal health center model funds sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Los Angeles 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.
28041 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 211 & 210, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
4900 Rivergrade Road, 2nd Floor, Building D, Irwindale, CA 91706
CMS-certified lab
240 South La Cienega Blvd Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Rancho Palos Verdes. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 6,455 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2,788 offer telehealth.
Jae Kim, MD
Internal medicine · 12 Upper Blackwater Cyn Road, Rolling Hills
Anna Mellor, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
Hovsep Babayan, DO
Family medicine · 550 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates
James Macer, MD
OB-GYN · 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
Christal Clemens, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 501 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
Ben Zandpour, MD
Internal medicine · 32357 Phantom Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
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
No pharmacy near Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
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Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Los Angeles County, the county that includes Rancho Palos Verdes, compare with California 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.
#6 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 90% of the state
| Infection | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 602.3 58,200 cases ▲ 23% | 491.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 291.8 28,195 cases ▲ 53% | 190.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 21.6 2,085 cases ▲ 33% | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 33.1 3,198 cases ▲ 73% | 19.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 50.2 4,848 cases ▲ 7% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Los Angeles County, chlamydia has risen from 529.6 to 602.3 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has risen from 259.8 to 291.8 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 22.6 to 21.6 per 100,000 (4%).
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
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 Los Angeles County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Los Angeles County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Los Angeles County HIV care continuum (2023)
Los Angeles County recorded 19.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Los Angeles County residents living with HIV, 91.6% know their status · 72.8% are in care · 65.2% 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.
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 Los Angeles County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Rolling Hills Estates sits on the inland edge of the peninsula where the pace feels deliberately unhurried, ocean views from Palos Verdes Drive South, well-tended cul-de-sacs, households that have largely settled in rather than passing through. With nearly four in five residents owning their homes and a median household of more than three people, this is a community built around long-term roots and family structure, which shapes health behavior in ways that aren't always obvious. Where the younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties navigating new relationships, fit into that picture matters. They're a relatively small slice of the population, but that's precisely why low-cost, discreet options close to Ladera Linda Park or reachable via Hawthorne Boulevard make a difference: it's easier to act on a quiet concern when the clinic isn't forty-five minutes away in traffic on the 405.
The options listed on this page span a range of fee structures, which matters even in a community where household incomes skew high. The 22 percent who rent at typical rates approaching $2,600 a month are managing costs that leave limited cushion for unplanned medical appointments. A significant share of residents aren't actively in the workforce, meaning schedules vary widely. That mix (some with rigid job hours, others with midday flexibility) is exactly why having clinic options rather than a single provider anchors real access on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Getting there
Rancho Palos Verdes scores 12.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
ZIP 90275 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 90275 area around Rancho Palos Verdes: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rancho Palos Verdes alone.
Rancho Palos Verdes sits in Los Angeles County, ZIP 90275. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Rancho Palos Verdes? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Los Angeles 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Rancho Palos Verdes-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Rancho Palos Verdes 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
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).
In California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 CaliforniaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Quest Diagnostics (1 mi); 12 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 602 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the California average.
In California, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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