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STD Testing in Sam Rayburn, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Jasper County is reported about 42% lower than the US average. Whether you need to address a one-time concern or plan regular check-ups in Sam Rayburn, Texas, your options include same-day testing at walk-in clinics or at-home kits.

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STD testing near Sam Rayburn, TX

6 testing options are listed for Sam Rayburn, TX. The nearest, Clinical Pathology Labs, is about 10.9 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.

11.6 miles

Jasper Newton County Public Health District

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Jasper Newton County Public Health District, in Jasper, runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. By appointment, with Spanish-language care available.

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Spanish Spoken Across Every Clinical Encounter

Clinical staff at Jasper Newton County Public Health District provide care in Spanish, which means test results, treatment instructions, and prevention conversations all happen in the same language. Nothing condensed, nothing filtered through a secondary step.

Title X Covers Minors With Legal Confidentiality

As a Title X site, Jasper Newton County Public Health District provides legally confidential family planning services to minors, meaning a young patient's visit and records stay protected by federal statute. Independent of a parent's insurance or knowledge.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
750 East Gibson Street, Building 1 Jasper, TX 75951
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.9 miles

Gulf Coast Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 73 reviews

Gulf Coast Health Center in Jasper schedules appointments for STI testing, so every visit is purposeful rather than a waiting-room gamble: one appointment covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and sliding-scale fees for all.

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Hepatitis B and TB Tested Here Too

Plenty of STI clinics cap their testing at HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia and leave hepatitis and TB for another provider. Gulf Coast Health Center tests for hepatitis B and TB in the same appointment, folding infections that often travel in the same social circles into a single, complete visit.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Roof

Sexual health clinics typically treat infections and nothing else, routing substance-use concerns elsewhere. Gulf Coast Health Center carries substance-abuse treatment as a direct service, so the two concerns, which frequently intersect, can be addressed by the same center without splitting care across separate appointments and providers.

Full Clinical Care Delivered in Spanish

Many clinics handle Spanish through workarounds that keep the clinical relationship at arm's length. At Gulf Coast Health Center in Jasper, Spanish is a language of direct care: counseling, history-taking, and treatment discussions happen in Spanish, not around it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
561 State Street, Jasper, TX 75951
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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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 Sam Rayburn, TX

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.

At-home STD testing in Sam Rayburn, TX

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sam Rayburn, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Sam Rayburn, TX

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

  • Christus Southeast Texas Family Practice CTR

    1276 South Peachtree, Jasper, TX 75951

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Christus Southeast Texas Family Practice Center

    205 East Lavielle Street, Kirbyville, TX 75956

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Drive, Jasper, TX 75951

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Sam Rayburn. 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.

Clinicians near Sam Rayburn, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 17 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sam Rayburn. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Richard Pham, MD

    Family medicine · 2427 Sam Rayburn Parkway, Brookeland

  • Martin Gilliland, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 315 West Houston Street, Jasper

  • Saurabh Singh, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 Marvin Hancock Drive, Jasper

  • Andre Morgan, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1275 Marvin Hancock Drive, Jasper

  • Rick Evans, MD

    OB-GYN · 820 West Gibson Street, Jasper

  • Durba Mishra, MD

    Internal medicine · 1273 South Peachtree Street, Jasper

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.

Pharmacies near Sam Rayburn, TX

No pharmacy near Sam Rayburn, TX 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.

  • Gee Shipman Pharmacy

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

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Medicine Shoppe

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • S&R Pharmaceuticals

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sam Rayburn, TX.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Sam Rayburn, 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.

STDs & HIV in Jasper County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Jasper County, the county that includes Sam Rayburn, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#152 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Jasper County vs Texas vs U.S.

Jasper County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Jasper County vs the state average
Infection Jasper County Texas United States
Chlamydia
256.9 84 cases ▼ 48%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
104 34 cases ▼ 41%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2 3 cases ▼ 39%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
27.5 9 cases ▲ 4%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
137.6 45 cases ▲ 211%
44.3 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 Jasper County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Jasper County, chlamydia has fallen from 260.8 to 256.9 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 118.3 to 104 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.2 to 9.2 per 100,000 (39%).

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 Sam Rayburn, TX

Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
20.5%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.8%
Depression
22.7%
Below poverty line
13.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,748 : 1
Jasper County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 87th 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 Jasper County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Jasper County (2023)

People living with HIV
194 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
80

Jasper County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Jasper County residents living with HIV, 65.3% are in care · 57.1% 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 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 Jasper County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sam Rayburn, TX

In the quiet neighborhoods of Sam Rayburn, like those surrounding Twin Dikes Park, daily life is marked by a strong sense of community and stability. With many residents owning their homes, families have put down roots and established routines that prioritize local amenities and relationships.

The character of these households, with married couples and larger families, contributes to a sense of settled life. However, for younger adults still forming relationships, the demands of work and family life can make it challenging to prioritize health screenings. With a predominantly residential area and limited opportunities for casual encounters, residents often rely on their cars to get around, making it harder to fit in a visit to a clinic that's not conveniently located.

For those living in Sam Rayburn, taking a short trip to Twin Dikes Park for a picnic or a walk might be a regular occurrence. It's a reminder that, amidst the busy schedules of working adults, making time for a health check can be a practical next step – one that can be easily fit into a weekend outing or a stop on the way to running other errands.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sam Rayburn, TX

Walkability 4.15 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.15/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sam Rayburn 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 Sam Rayburn, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75931 snapshot

Residents
2,209
Median age
54.3
Median income
$70,208

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75931 area around Sam Rayburn: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sam Rayburn alone.

Sam Rayburn sits in Jasper County, ZIP 75931. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Twin Dikes Park

STD testing in Sam Rayburn, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Sam Rayburn 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 Texas

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Sam Rayburn, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Sam Rayburn, TX?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Sam Rayburn, TX?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Sam Rayburn, TX?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Sam Rayburn, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Jasper County?

Jasper County reported ~257 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

How long do results take near Sam Rayburn, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near Sam Rayburn, TX?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

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

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