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STD Testing in Reading, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported chlamydia in Windsor County runs 64% lower than the US average. Whether you're taking steps before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Reading, Vermont, your options trade cost, time, and convenience. See below to weigh public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits to find your best fit.

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STD testing near Reading, VT

6 testing options are listed for Reading, VT. The nearest, North Star Health, is about 8.7 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 8.7 miles

North Star Health

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews

North Star Health in Ludlow tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis A and B, and treats bacterial infections the same day. Fees run on a sliding scale, insurance and Medicaid are accepted, and no appointment is needed.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1 Elm Street, Ludlow, VT 05149
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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9.8 miles

Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center

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Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Woodstock tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a fee-based sliding scale, with insurance and Medicaid accepted. Bacterial STIs are treated at the same visit; an appointment is required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Four

Mount Ascutney's panel runs beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include herpes simplex, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Each drawn and processed through the hospital's own laboratory. That means one appointment covers bloodborne and viral infections that narrower panels route to separate visits or separate orders entirely.

Staffed Interpretation, Not a Dial-In Patch

Interpretation at Mount Ascutney is arranged through the hospital's established language-access infrastructure, drawing on the same staffing model used across its clinical departments. That means a clinician can walk through test results, medication adherence plans, or vaccine schedules in a language the patient uses. Not filtered through an ad hoc arrangement.

Tests & treats
Address
32 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
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
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
1 Wall Street, Claremont, NH 03743 15.6 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 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
11 Commons Street, Rutland, VT 05701 19.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
205 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301 44.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 3.4 out of 5 from 55 reviews
Address
33 Park Street, 1st Floor, Glens Falls, NY 12801 54.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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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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 Reading, VT

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 Reading, VT

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Reading, 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 Reading, VT

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

  • Springfield Hospital Laboratory

    25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT 05156

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • White River Family Practice

    331 Olcott Drive, Suite U3, White River Junction, VT 05001

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Connecticut Valley Addiction Recovery

    220 Holiday Drive, Suite A, White River Junction, VT 05001

    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 Reading. 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 Reading, VT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 332 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Reading. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 143 offer telehealth.

  • Jessica Waters Davis, MD

    Family medicine · 1 Elm Street, Ludlow

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  • Jeffery Allyn, MD

    Family medicine · 100 River Street, Springfield

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  • Christopher Gamboa, MD

    Family medicine · 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield

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  • Virginia Alvord, MD

    Family medicine · 243 Elm Street, Claremont

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  • Jesper Brickley, DO

    Family medicine · 243 Elm Street, Claremont

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  • Donald Mahler, MD

    Internal medicine · 7 Dunning Street, Claremont

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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 Reading, VT

No pharmacy near Reading, VT 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 6 closest pharmacies to Reading, VT.

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 Reading, 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 Windsor County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Windsor County, the county that includes Reading, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#7 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Windsor County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Windsor County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Windsor County vs the state average
Infection Windsor County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
175.6 102 cases ▼ 13%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
17.2 10 cases ▼ 49%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.7 1 cases ▲ 21%
1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 1.4 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 Windsor County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Windsor County, chlamydia has risen from 150.6 to 175.6 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 22.5 to 17.2 per 100,000 (24%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 1.7 to 1.7 per 100,000.

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 Reading, VT

Adults uninsured
5.1%
Windsor County
No routine checkup
30.7%
Windsor County
Primary-care ratio
909 : 1
Windsor County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 15th 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 Windsor County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Windsor County (2023)

People living with HIV
29 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
100

Windsor County HIV care continuum (2023)

Windsor County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Windsor County residents living with HIV, 40% are in care · 40% 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 Windsor County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Reading, VT

Reading sits in Windsor County, Vermont: a small, rural community, where most residents own their homes, and work is steady, unemployment runs about 2.5%. Around 33.2% of adults have a four-year degree. Local clinics are within driving range, while at-home kits and telehealth offer a flexible backup.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Reading, VT

Walkability 7.65 / 20 · Below average

At 7.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Reading 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Reading, Vermont, EasySTD

Reading sits in Windsor County, ZIP 5062. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • South Reading Schoolhouse
  • Reading Town Hall
  • Indian Stones
  • Keyes Mountain
  • Mount Tom
  • Shedd Hill

Reference

STD testing in Reading, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Reading, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Reading, VT?

North Star Health, about 8.7 mi away, with 4 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Reading, VT?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Reading, VT?

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

What's included in a full panel near Reading, VT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Windsor County?

Windsor County reported ~176 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Vermont average.

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

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

What happens after a positive result?

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

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Reading, VT?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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