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STD Testing in Saltillo, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Huntingdon County, reported chlamydia runs about 22% higher than the US average. If you live in Saltillo, Pennsylvania, and wonder whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, a clinic visit lets a provider answer questions and start treatment if needed. At-home options let you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Both options are available; see the list below.

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STD testing near Saltillo, PA

6 testing options are listed for Saltillo, PA. The nearest, Broad Top Area Medical Center, is about 5.9 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 5.9 miles

Broad Top Area Medical Center

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews

Broad Top Area Medical Center is a full medical clinic in Broad Top City where STI care sits alongside primary medicine: appointments are required, fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, and gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and herpes testing are available with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
358 Seminary Street, Broad Top City, PA 16623
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Highest rated 13.5 miles

Crossroads Pregnancy Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Crossroads Pregnancy Center in Mount Union runs STI care by appointment, with gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and treatment available at the same visit, and every service carries no fee, for anyone who comes through the door.

Tests & treats
Address
119 South Division Street, Mount Union, PA 17066
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Logan Medical Building -UPMC Altoona

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Address
800 S. Logan Boulevard, Holidaysburg, PA 16648 26.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 5:30 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 3.7 out of 5 from 114 reviews
Address
966 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 27.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Station Medical Center-UPMC Altoona

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
1404 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 29.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
615 Howard Ave 1st Floor, Altoona, PA 16601 29.7 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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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 Saltillo, PA

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.

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At-home STD testing in Saltillo, PA

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Saltillo, 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 Saltillo, PA

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

  • J C Blair Memorial Hosp/Resp

    Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Contamination Source Identification

    419 14th Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Huntingdon Cboc

    13903 William Penn Highway, Mapleton Depot, PA 17052

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 257 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Saltillo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 64 offer telehealth.

  • Bruce Thomas, MD

    Internal medicine · 626 Water Street, Orbisonia

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  • Sharon Martin, MD

    Internal medicine · 626 Water Street, Orbisonia

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  • Kevin Capp, DO

    Family medicine · 4133 Medical Ctr Drive, Broad Top

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  • Stacey Bowser, DO

    Family medicine · 1709 Norris Street, Saxton

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  • Heather Hohmann, MD

    OB-GYN · 9492 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon

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  • Philip Caterbone, DO

    Family medicine · 214 Peach Orchard Road, Mc Connellsburg

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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 Saltillo, PA

No pharmacy near Saltillo, PA 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.

  • Orby Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • McCahan's Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Applebys Drug Store

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Saltillo, PA.

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 Saltillo, 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 Huntingdon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Huntingdon County, the county that includes Saltillo, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Huntingdon County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Huntingdon County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Huntingdon County vs the state average
Infection Huntingdon County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
602.1 262 cases ▲ 43%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
59.8 26 cases ▼ 59%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.3 1 cases ▼ 75%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.7 9 cases ▲ 101%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
190.7 83 cases ▲ 1573%
11.4 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 Huntingdon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Huntingdon County, chlamydia has risen from 145.2 to 602.1 per 100,000 (315%), gonorrhea has risen from 40.8 to 59.8 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.3 to 2.3 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 Saltillo, PA

Adults uninsured
5.8%
Huntingdon County
Below poverty line
4.9%
Primary-care ratio
3,135 : 1
Huntingdon County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Huntingdon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Huntingdon County (2023)

People living with HIV
270 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
92 · PnR 7

Huntingdon County HIV care continuum (2023)

Huntingdon County recorded 13.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Huntingdon County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 76.2% 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 Huntingdon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Saltillo, PA

Folks in Saltillo often stop by the Post Office and General Store for the everyday things that anchor a day, mail, supplies, a familiar face. That same practicality applies to sexual health. Confidential STI testing exists in and around Saltillo, listed on this page, and the straightforward approach many residents bring to life here carries over: you get tested, you get answers, you move forward. There's no performance required, no judgment baked into the process.

Young adults in town (those navigating early careers, relationships, and the ordinary uncertainties that come with that phase) have particular reason to know where testing happens. A single exposure, a new partner, or simply the responsible habit of regular screening doesn't demand a trip far away or a conversation with someone you know. The clinics and providers serving Saltillo understand that confidentiality isn't theater; it's how people actually access care. Testing results are yours alone.

Whether you're rooted here or passing through, the health services available in and around Saltillo treat your privacy as non-negotiable. That matters when you're building a life, making decisions about partners, or just staying on top of what you need to know about yourself.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Saltillo, PA

Walkability 6.88 / 20 · Below average

At 6.88/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Saltillo 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 Saltillo, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 17264 snapshot

Residents
2,299
Median age
47.8
Median income
$53,026

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 17264 area around Saltillo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Saltillo alone.

Saltillo sits in Huntingdon County, ZIP 17264. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cave Hill
  • Coles Summit
  • Post Office and General Store

Reference

STD testing in Saltillo, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Saltillo, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Saltillo, PA?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Saltillo, PA?

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 Saltillo, PA?

Crossroads Pregnancy Center, about 13.5 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Saltillo, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Huntingdon County?

Huntingdon County reported ~602 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Pennsylvania average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Saltillo, PA?

At-home kits mail to 17264: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Saltillo, PA?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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