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STD Testing in Raton, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Colfax County reports around 16 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Raton, New Mexico, you can choose between clinic tests and at-home kits. Clinics provide on-site support; at-home kits allow for self-collection and mailing.

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STD testing near Raton, NM

8 testing options are listed for Raton, NM. The nearest, New Mexico Department of Health, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Closest to you 1.0 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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New Mexico Department of Health in Raton offers free HIV and STI testing across a full panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB) with STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and sliding-scale fees where they apply. Appointments required.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

When cost forces someone to skip follow-up treatment or delay a second test, infections persist and spread. At New Mexico Department of Health in Raton, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling) is provided at no charge, so a tight budget never becomes the reason care stops short.

Spanish-Language Care Delivered Directly

Many clinics handle Spanish with workarounds that keep patients at arm's length from their own care. New Mexico Department of Health in Raton provides services directly in Spanish, so the clinical conversation (symptoms, history, treatment plan) happens without an intermediary pulling meaning out of the room.

The Panel Extends to Herpes and Both Hepatitises

Leaving herpes or hepatitis B and C untested means carrying infections that a four-pathogen screen would never catch, and chasing down separate appointments to fill that gap. New Mexico Department of Health in Raton runs the extended panel in-house, so those results come back alongside the rest of your screen.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
226 East 4th Avenue, Raton, NM 87740
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

Sunrise Clinics

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Sunrise Clinics in Raton takes walk-ins for STI testing: no scheduled appointment stands between you and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. The panel extends to herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV, with fees set on a donation basis.

Tests & treats
Address
166 Hospital Drive, Raton, NM 87740
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
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Highest rated 20.0 miles

Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department in Trinidad tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a walk-in basis, all at no charge regardless of income or insurance.

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Every Test, Every Visit, Zero Charge

Every service the department offers (testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling) carries no charge. That means a patient who tests positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia can receive treatment the same day without a bill waiting at the end of it.

Full Spanish Care, Not Just a Translated Form

Staff deliver care directly in Spanish, so conversations about symptoms, results, and next steps happen in a language that carries full nuance. That fluency keeps follow-through higher than when critical information has to travel through a third voice.

Hepatitis C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the department offers hepatitis C testing. A blood-borne infection that often goes undetected without explicit screening. Catching it here, alongside TB testing also on the menu, means fewer separate appointments to cover a complete picture.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
412 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082
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
Website
Community health center 20.0 miles

Salud Family Health Centers

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews

Salud Family Health Centers in Trinidad screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that applies to every patient. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted. STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and prevention counseling are available by appointment.

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Spanish Care Beyond a Translated Form

Spanish-language services at many clinics end at a form or a brief exchange, the clinical conversation itself stays in English. At Salud Family Health Centers, Spanish extends through the full encounter, so nothing about symptoms, treatment, or follow-up gets compressed into a second language.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
911 Robinson Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 20.1 miles

Trinidad Area Health Association

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Raton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
400 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1925 East Orman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 93.8 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
701 North Grand Avenue, Pueblo, CO 96.4 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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Address
1619 North Greenwood Street, Pueblo, CO 97.0 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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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 Raton, NM

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 Raton, NM

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Raton, 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 Raton, NM

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

  • Miners Colfax Medical Center

    203 Hospital Drive, Raton, NM 87740

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Raton VA Community Based Clinic

    1493 Whittier Street, Raton, NM 87740

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Colfax General Laboratory

    615 Prospect Avenue, Springer, NM 87747

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 16 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Raton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Amos Stanislas, MD

    Family medicine · 203 Hospital Drive, Raton

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  • Karen Fedde, MD

    Family medicine · 911 Robinson Avenue, Trinidad

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  • Thomas Carter, DO

    Family medicine · 410 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad

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  • Valerie Borsa, MD

    Internal medicine · 1114 East Main Street, Trinidad

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  • Precious Sheryll Castro Flores, MD

    Internal medicine · 400 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad

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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 Raton, NM

No pharmacy near Raton, NM 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Raton, NM.

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 Raton, 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 Colfax County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Colfax County, the county that includes Raton, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#28 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 15% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Colfax County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Colfax County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Colfax County vs the state average
Infection Colfax County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
261.1 32 cases ▼ 50%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
130.6 16 cases ▼ 23%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
16.3 2 cases ▼ 55%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
24.5 3 cases ▲ 35%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
81.6 10 cases ▲ 7%
76.6 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 Colfax County over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Colfax County, chlamydia has fallen from 331 to 261.1 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has risen from 129.2 to 130.6 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.2 to 16.3 per 100,000 (99%).

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 Raton, NM

Adults uninsured
17.3%
No routine checkup
28%
No transportation
10.4%
Binge drinking
12.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.1%
Depression
21.5%
Below poverty line
18.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,474 : 1
Colfax County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 80th 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 Colfax County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Colfax County (2023)

People living with HIV
129 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
129

Colfax County HIV care continuum (2020)

Colfax County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Colfax County residents living with HIV, 69.2% are in care · 69.2% 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.

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 Colfax County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Raton, NM

The high desert wind that sweeps across Raton carries the kind of constancy that defines life here: seasons shift, but the rhythm of work, family, and home stays steady. That stability makes it easy to let health routines slip, even the quiet ones. Routine STI screening belongs in that same category as a physical or dental checkup: something that fits into ordinary life without fanfare, especially for the young adults who make up a visible part of Raton's population and who navigate the particular vulnerabilities of their years. Testing in and around Raton stays private by design. A clinic visit leaves no trace in your workplace, your school, or your social circle.

The results and the decision to seek them are entirely yours. For people who've chosen to settle here or who grew up in these neighborhoods, that separation between a health decision and everyday life matters more than it might elsewhere. The clinics listed on this page understand Raton's character: modest cost of living, long-term residents who value discretion, and the straightforward expectation that health care should be accessible without drama. Whether you're due for a routine screening or you have a specific concern, the testing available here treats both with the same quiet professionalism.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Raton, NM

Walkability 6.94 / 20 · Below average

At 6.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Raton 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Raton, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87740 snapshot

Residents
7,055
Median age
46.3
Median income
$52,856

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87740 area around Raton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Raton alone.

Raton sits in Colfax County, ZIP 87740. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ripley Park
  • Romero Park
  • Goat Hill
  • Clifton Hills
  • Optimist Park South
  • Roundhouse Memorial Park

Major routes

  • US 64 (Clayton Road)
  • I 25 Bus (South 2nd Street)

Reference

STD testing in Raton, NM: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 Raton, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Raton, NM?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Raton, NM?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Raton, NM?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Raton, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Colfax County?

Colfax County reported ~261 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

How long do results take near Raton, NM?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

How is chlamydia tested near Raton, NM?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How do at-home STD kits work near Raton, NM?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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