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STD Testing in Round Valley, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Inyo County saw about 55% fewer reported gonorrhea cases than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Round Valley, California, decide between visiting a local clinic to speak with a provider and start treatment, or an at-home kit for convenient self-collection and mailing. See your options below.

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STD testing near Round Valley, CA

4 testing options are listed for Round Valley, CA. The nearest, Toiyabe Indian Health Project, is about 9.7 miles away. Compare 3 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 9.7 miles

Toiyabe Indian Health Project

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Toiyabe Indian Health Project in Bishop tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV on a fee-based sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are available; appointments are required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C Tested Here Directly

Leaving herpes or hepatitis C untested means carrying an undetected infection, and facing a separate appointment, separate cost, and separate wait to close that gap. Toiyabe Indian Health Project tests for both on-site, alongside the standard bacterial and HIV panel, so a single visit surfaces the full picture.

Substance-Use Treatment Lives Inside STI Care

When substance use goes unaddressed at an STI visit, the underlying risk remains active, and a second referral to a separate program often means it stays that way. Toiyabe Indian Health Project in Bishop holds substance-use treatment within the same clinical relationship, so both conditions get worked on together.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
250 North See Vee Lane, Bishop, CA 93514
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.1 miles

Northern Inyo Healthcare District

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 74 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Round Valley. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
153 Pioneer Ln Suite B, Bishop, CA 93514
Website
10.5 miles

Inyo County Health and Human Services

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Inyo County Health and Human Services in Bishop tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB on a fee-based sliding scale, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and STI and hepatitis prevention education; appointments are required.

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Spanish-Language Care, Not Interpretation Patchwork

Spanish-speaking patients at many clinics get the testing but lose fluency the moment clinical conversation begins, risk counseling, treatment options, follow-up instructions handed across a language gap. At Inyo County Health and Human Services, care itself is conducted in Spanish, so nothing clinical gets compressed or approximated in the exchange.

Hepatitis C Testing Added to the Standard Four

The gonorrhea-chlamydia-syphilis-HIV quartet is where many STI clinics stop. Inyo County Health and Human Services adds hepatitis C to the panel, meaning a single appointment covers both the bacterial and viral STIs that most commonly go undetected, without splitting the workload across separate providers.

Tests & treats
Address
1360 North Main Street, Suite 111 Bishop, CA 93514
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
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
48677 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644 59.4 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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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 Round Valley, CA

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 Round Valley, CA

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Round Valley, 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 Round Valley, CA

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

  • Northern Inyo Hospital

    150 Pioneer Lane, Bishop, CA 93514

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Southern Inyo Hospital Laboratory

    501 East Locust Street, Lone Pine, CA 93545

    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 Round Valley. 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 Round Valley, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 40 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Round Valley. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

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 Round Valley, CA

No pharmacy near Round Valley, 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.

  • Rite Aid 9.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dwayne's Friendly Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 10 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Round Valley, CA.

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 Round Valley, 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 Inyo County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Inyo County, the county that includes Round Valley, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Inyo County vs California vs U.S.

Inyo County California U.S. ▲▼ = Inyo County vs the state average
Infection Inyo County California United States
Chlamydia
318.5 59 cases ▼ 35%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
81 15 cases ▼ 57%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.4 1 cases ▼ 67%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.4 1 cases ▼ 88%
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.

Reported STD rates in Inyo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Inyo County, chlamydia has fallen from 357.6 to 318.5 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 226.1 to 81 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.5 to 5.4 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Round Valley, CA

Adults uninsured
7.4%
No routine checkup
24.9%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
15.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
9.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,459 : 1
Inyo County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Inyo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Inyo County (2023)

People living with HIV
194 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
132

Inyo County HIV care continuum (2023)

Inyo County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Inyo County residents living with HIV, 74.2% are in care · 67.7% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Inyo County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Round Valley, CA

US 395 cuts through Round Valley the way a spine holds everything together, and the households spread out along El Camino Sierra reflect a community where families tend to be multigenerational and decisions about health often get folded into the rhythms of shared domestic life. With nearly three people per household on average, and more than a quarter of adults partnered in marriage, testing is rarely a solitary calculus; it tends to happen, or not happen, as a household question rather than an individual errand. What shapes access here is the labor picture combined with the cost of staying housed. A majority of residents rent, and at a rent level that absorbs a meaningful slice of any paycheck, discretionary spending on health appointments can feel negotiable rather than fixed.

Something a person juggling shift schedules or a single vehicle in a family of three doesn't always pull off on short notice. The clinics in and around Round Valley are worth bookmarking before the need feels urgent. Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a substantial share of Round Valley's population: the years when chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates are consistently highest. Inyo County's STI figures give real local weight to that pattern, and for someone living off 395 near Rovana or Alta Vista, staying current on screening is one of the few health steps that costs little and resolves a lot.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Round Valley, CA

Walkability 7.08 / 20 · Below average

At 7.08/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Round Valley 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Round Valley, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93514 snapshot

Residents
14,961
Median age
44.4
Median income
$81,695

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93514 area around Round Valley: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Round Valley alone.

Round Valley sits in Inyo County, ZIP 93514. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Round Valley Quarry
  • Western Mine
  • Round Valley Mine
  • Little Shot Mine
  • Rattlesnake Prospect
  • Raindrop Prospect

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Rovana
  • Alta Vista

Major routes

  • US 395 (El Camino Sierra)

Reference

STD testing in Round Valley, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Inyo 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.

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 Round Valley-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 Round Valley 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 California

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

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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

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 California

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 Round Valley, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Bishop, CA?

Bishop, CA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

How much does STD testing cost near Round Valley, CA?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Round Valley, CA?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Round Valley, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Inyo County?

Inyo County reported ~319 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the California average.

How long do results take near Round Valley, CA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

How is chlamydia tested near Round Valley, CA?

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

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

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