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STD Testing in Rockville, MD: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Montgomery County run about 20% lower than the US average. If you are looking for STI testing in Rockville, Maryland, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider whether you prioritize cost, speed, or convenience. Review your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Rockville, MD

11 testing options are listed for Rockville, MD. The nearest, DocDX, is about 1.5 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.

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Labcorp

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews

Address
15005 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850 2.3 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 151 reviews

Address
15225 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850 2.4 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Highest rated 1.5 miles

DocDX

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 106 reviews

DocDX in Rockville requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB in a single visit, with fees billed to Medicare or insurance on a sliding scale.

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Beyond the Basic Four: Herpes and Hepatitis Included

A standard STI panel stops at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Leaving herpes and hepatitis to a separate appointment somewhere else. DocDX tests for herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core panel, so one visit closes gaps that a narrower clinic would leave open.

Substance-Use Treatment Runs Alongside STI Care

DocDX carries substance-use treatment as a standing service next to STI care, which matters acutely when someone managing active dependency needs STI treatment but has no separate provider coordinating both. Handling it in one place means nothing gets deferred while the two sides of care wait on each other.

Spanish and Interpretation Remove a Second Appointment

When a language barrier forces a patient to return with a bilingual companion or reschedule with an interpreter arranged elsewhere, STI follow-up stretches across two visits and risks going unfinished. DocDX provides Spanish-language care and interpretation services directly, so treatment decisions and counseling happen at the appointment that was already scheduled.

Tests & treats
Address
1119 Rockville Pike, Suite 207 Rockville, MD 20852
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

MobileMed Rockville Clinic

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews

A safety-net federally qualified health center about 2 miles from Rockville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
1500 East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

Mobile Medical Care

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Mobile Medical Care in Rockville tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB on a sliding scale open to all payers; appointments are required, and bacterial infections are treated the same visit.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Caught Here, Not Later

Leaving herpes or hepatitis A, B, or C undetected means a second appointment somewhere else, a separate lab order, and a gap during which neither condition is managed. Mobile Medical Care runs the full extended panel in-house, so nothing requires a follow-up referral to a different facility before treatment or monitoring can begin.

PrEP Covered Even Without Insurance

Mobile Medical Care carries PrEP for patients without insurance, a dedicated pathway that keeps Truvada or Descovy accessible beyond the standard insured population, and also provides PEP for post-exposure situations, making the clinic a standing resource for both ends of HIV prevention.

Clinical Services Reach Non-English Speakers Directly

Someone managing medication adherence counseling or navigating PrEP dosing in a second language carries real risk when instructions get filtered or compressed. Mobile Medical Care in Rockville provides interpretation services for non-English languages, so those clinical conversations (dosing schedules, follow-up timing, treatment instructions) land clearly the first time.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1500 East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

CCI-Rockville

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CCI-Rockville, in Rockville, carries federal qualification as a community health center, which means its sliding-scale fees are tied directly to household income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening within reach for patients across a wide range of financial situations.

Sliding-scale
Address
2 Taft Court, Rockville, MD 20850
Website
3.0 miles

Montgomery Medical Associates

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 60 reviews

Montgomery Medical Associates in Rockville requires an appointment, so scheduling is the first step, but that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicare and insurance.

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PrEP and PEP Managed Directly Here

Without a prescriber on-site for PrEP or PEP, patients often absorb another appointment, another copay, and days of delay. Montgomery Medical Associates handles both directly, meaning prevention medication is part of the same clinical relationship, not a separate errand.

Hepatitis C Is on the Panel by Default

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Montgomery Medical Associates tests for hepatitis C and TB in the same visit. That wider net means an asymptomatic hepatitis C infection, one that would otherwise go undetected, gets caught and documented before it can advance silently.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite 206 Rockville, MD 20850
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 4.3 miles

CCI Health Services

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 96 reviews

CCI Health Services in Gaithersburg is a community health center where STI care (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing) runs on a sliding-scale fee open to all, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; appointments required.

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Communication Gaps Leave STIs Untreated Longer

When a clinic can't communicate in your language, a diagnosis gets delayed, a prescription goes misunderstood, and follow-up falls apart. Each gap adding time to an untreated infection. CCI Health Services in Gaithersburg staffs care in Spanish, American Sign Language, and interpretation services for other languages, so every step from test to treatment happens in the same visit without a communication breakdown.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

CCI Health Services in Gaithersburg prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning ongoing HIV prevention is managed by the same clinical team handling your STI care. No separate specialist, no separate pharmacy relationship to establish from scratch.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated at the Same Clinic

Without on-site hepatitis C treatment, a positive antibody result typically hands a patient a referral and weeks of waiting while the virus continues its slow damage to the liver. CCI Health Services in Gaithersburg closes that gap: diagnosis and treatment both happen here, keeping the care continuous and the timeline short.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
220 Girard Street, Suite 100 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 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
Website
5.6 miles

Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare in Kensington tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, HIV, and TB, accepting insurance for coverage; appointments are required, and bacterial infections are treated the same visit.

Read full overview

Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, meaning prevention doesn't depend on a separate provider visit. A patient who tests negative and wants to stay that way can leave with a prescription in hand the same appointment.

Leaving herpes or hepatitis untested means a second appointment elsewhere, possibly weeks later, possibly uncovered. Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare runs herpes simplex and hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the bacterial and HIV panel, so those gaps close here rather than surfacing later.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
3720 Farragut Avenue, Suite 202 Kensington, MD 20895
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 100 reviews

Address
9711 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 2.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 107 reviews

Address
15225 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850 2.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Rockville, MD

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 Rockville, MD

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rockville, 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 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

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings

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 Rockville, MD

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

  • Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical

    9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • CCRM Northern Virginia

    14995 Shady Grove Rd Suite 430, Rockville, MD 20850

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Childrens Hospital - Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Conception Center

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd Suite 370, Rockville, MD 20852

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Kaiser Permanente Rockville Regional LAB

    6111 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Oncoomicsdx Laboratory

    9600 Medical Center Drive Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Montgomery County.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5,307 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rockville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2,271 offer telehealth.

  • Shahid Shamim, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11119 Rockville Pike, Rockville

  • Gezzer Ortega, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11119 Rockville Pike, Rockville

  • Hooman Azmi, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11119 Rockville Pike, Rockville

  • Gul Chablani, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11119 Rockville Pike, Rockville

  • Petek Donmez, MD

    Internal medicine · 11125 Rockville Pike, Rockville

  • Charles Obioha, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11400 Rockville Pike, Rockville

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 Rockville, MD

Compare the pharmacies closest to Rockville, MD. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Giant Pharmacy 319

    0.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Rockville, MD.

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 Rockville, 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 Montgomery County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Montgomery County, the county that includes Rockville, compare with Maryland and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 24 Maryland counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 67% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Montgomery County vs Maryland vs U.S.

Montgomery County Maryland U.S. = Montgomery County vs the state average
Infection Montgomery County Maryland United States
Chlamydia
384.3 4,068 cases ▼ 34%
579.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
110.2 1,166 cases ▼ 47%
207.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.1 65 cases ▼ 57%
14.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.6 102 cases ▼ 34%
14.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15.5 164 cases ▼ 36%
24.3 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 Montgomery County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 202020222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Montgomery County, chlamydia has risen from 359.1 to 384.3 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has risen from 88.1 to 110.2 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.2 to 6.1 per 100,000 (15%).

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 Rockville, MD

Adults uninsured
7.5%
No routine checkup
23.9%
No transportation
5.3%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
12%
Depression
18.1%
Below poverty line
7.7%
Primary-care ratio
742 : 1
Montgomery County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Montgomery County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Montgomery County (2023)

Federal priority area: Montgomery 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.

People living with HIV
471 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
97cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
22.4%

Montgomery County HIV care continuum (2023)

Montgomery County recorded 10.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 13.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Montgomery County residents living with HIV, 93.9% know their status · 65.1% are in care · 60.3% 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 Montgomery County tests for syphilis.

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

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About Rockville, MD

West End Park has a rhythm that says a lot about Rockville: townhomes backing up to quiet streets, neighbors who commute hard and return late, households running on coordinated schedules. That density of working adults, more than seven in ten residents are in the labor force, shapes when and how people can realistically attend to personal health. With over half of households clearing six figures a year, cost alone isn't usually the obstacle; it's time, and the mental bandwidth that disappears after a full day on the road toward Great Falls Road or into the District.

That reality lands differently for younger adults still navigating new relationships and first apartments. Nearly half the city rents, at rents that push toward two thousand dollars a month, meaning that group is often carrying tighter margins and less schedule flexibility than the homeownership numbers might suggest.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Rockville, MD

Walkability 13.75 / 20 · Above average

Rockville scores 13.75/20 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.

Map of 11 STD & STI testing locations in Rockville, Maryland, EasySTD

ZIP 20850 snapshot

Residents
50,365
Median age
40.8
Median income
$122,691

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 20850 area around Rockville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rockville alone.

Rockville sits in Montgomery County, ZIP 20850. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Beall-Dawson House
  • Rockville Railroad Station
  • Falls Road Park
  • Monument Park
  • Welsh Park
  • Bullards Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • West End Park
  • Croydon Park
  • Hungerford Towne
  • Westmore
  • Beantown
  • Woodley Gardens
  • Rockcrest
  • Potomac Springs

Major routes

  • MD 28 (West Jefferson Street)
  • Great Falls Road
  • MD 355 (Hungerford Drive)

Reference

STD testing in Rockville, MD: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Rockville-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
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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 Rockville 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.

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

Two things that actually depend on Maryland 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 Maryland, 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)

Maryland 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 Maryland

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 Rockville, MD

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Rockville, MD?

There are 11 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Rockville, MD?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Rockville, MD?

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

How common is chlamydia in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County reported ~384 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Maryland average.

Can I get PrEP near Rockville, MD?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

How long do results take near Rockville, MD?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

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