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STD Testing in Saluda, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Middlesex County had 74% less gonorrhea than the national average last year. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly in Saluda, Virginia, you can choose from clinics where providers answer questions and start treatment, or at-home kits that let you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Explore your options below.

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STD testing near Saluda, VA

6 testing options are listed for Saluda, VA. The nearest, Virginia Department of Health, is about 1.7 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Saluda operates as Middlesex County's public health anchor, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and herpes testing with sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and Spanish-language services. Appointments required.

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Spanish Care Without a Second Stop

Splitting a visit across two providers to bridge a language gap means delayed results, duplicated costs, and conditions that go untreated longer. Virginia Department of Health in Saluda delivers STI care in Spanish within the same appointment: counseling, results, and treatment without the gap that a secondary referral creates.

Three Prevention Medications, One Appointment

Virginia Department of Health in Saluda prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP. Three distinct prevention medications covering different exposure scenarios and timing windows. Holding all three means a provider here can match the right drug to a patient's actual situation rather than narrowing prevention to a single protocol.

Herpes Testing Closes the Diagnosis Gap

Leaving herpes off a standard panel means a patient who tests clean for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV can still leave with an undiagnosed infection driving symptoms and transmission. Virginia Department of Health in Saluda tests for herpes alongside the core four, removing the follow-up visit, and the untreated interval, that a narrower panel creates.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
2780 General Puller Highway, Saluda, VA 23149
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
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Northern Neck Middlesex Free Health Clinic

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews

Northern Neck Middlesex Free Health Clinic in Topping bases fees on income, so cost adjusts to what each patient can actually pay. STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing. Appointments required to get started.

Address
1544 Regent Road, Topping, VA 23169
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Address
1309 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 23.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
2355 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072 23.3 miles away
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
  • 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 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
240 Mclaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185 25.1 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Address
1413 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock, VA 22560 25.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Saluda, VA

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 Saluda, VA

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Saluda, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 234 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Saluda. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 115 offer telehealth.

  • Barry Gross, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 5306 Old Virginia Street, Urbanna

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  • Brigitte Wolf-Small, MD

    Family medicine · 9891 General Puller Highway, Hartfield

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  • Brian Cubbage, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 30 Shady Lane, White Stone

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  • Katherine Devries, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 408 16th Street, West Point

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  • Lisa Cash, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 408 16th Street, West Point

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  • Shafqat Ashai, MD

    Internal medicine · 7590 Hospital Drive, Gloucester

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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 Saluda, VA

No pharmacy near Saluda, VA 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.

  • Middlesex Pharmacy

    8.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • White Stone Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Chesapeake Pharmacy Services

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Saluda, VA.

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 Saluda, 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 Middlesex County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Middlesex County, the county that includes Saluda, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~33% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#83 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Middlesex County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Middlesex County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Middlesex County vs the state average
Infection Middlesex County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
256.3 28 cases ▼ 46%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
45.8 5 cases ▼ 71%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.2 1 cases ▼ 3%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.2 1 cases ▼ 42%
15.8 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 Middlesex County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 28% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Middlesex County, chlamydia has fallen from 338.8 to 256.3 per 100,000 (24%), gonorrhea has fallen from 75.3 to 45.8 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.4 to 9.3 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Saluda, VA

Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
18.4%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
13.6%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
5.9%
Primary-care ratio
2,695 : 1
Middlesex County
  • Primary-care shortage score 11 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Middlesex County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Middlesex County (2023)

People living with HIV
207 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
114

Middlesex County HIV care continuum (2020)

Middlesex County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Middlesex County residents living with HIV, 52.6% are in care · 47.4% 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 Middlesex County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Saluda, VA

VA 33 cuts through Saluda's quiet core, and the community along it reflects something particular: most households here are owner-occupied, and nearly four in ten adults are married: the kind of rooted, family-oriented profile where health decisions often get made collectively, weighed against schedules, budgets, and the needs of larger households. With an average household holding more than three people, a health concern rarely stays private for long, which can make proactive screening feel either easier to discuss or harder to prioritize. That labor-force participation picture matters too.

For younger adults still in early relationships, that distance plus the cost of a visit adds up to a real calculation, not a trivial errand. Middlesex County's STI figures are what they are, and Saluda's share of residents in the highest-incidence years is substantial. For someone living off Gloucester Road or near Port Town Village, knowing those county numbers are current, and that their own status is current too, is simply the more accurate way to know how things actually stand.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Saluda, VA

Walkability 6.45 / 20 · Below average

At 6.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Saluda 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 Saluda, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 23149 snapshot

Residents
2,535
Median age
50.5
Median income
$97,016

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 23149 area around Saluda: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Saluda alone.

Saluda sits in Middlesex County, ZIP 23149. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Urbanna Historic District
  • Middlesex County Museum
  • Antioch Elementary School
  • Urbanna Harbor Gallery & Art Services
  • LTG Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller
  • Swimming Beach

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Port Town Village

Major routes

  • VA 33 (General Puller Highway)
  • Gloucester Road
  • US 17 BUS (General Puller Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Saluda, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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 Saluda, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Williamsburg, VA instead?

Possibly, Williamsburg, VA is close; compare it by distance against Virginia Department of Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Saluda, VA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Saluda, VA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Middlesex County?

About 256 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Virginia average.

Can I get PrEP near Saluda, VA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

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

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Should I get tested for herpes near Saluda, VA?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

What samples are used for STD testing near Saluda, VA?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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