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STD Testing in Sammy Martinez, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported chlamydia in Starr County runs about 49% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in Sammy Martinez, Texas. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time — see your options below.

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STD testing near Sammy Martinez, TX

6 testing options are listed for Sammy Martinez, TX. The nearest, Texas Department of State Health Services, is about 5.2 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.

Closest to you 5.2 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Rio Grande City is a state public health office where STI testing for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV sits alongside TB treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccination: appointments required, fees on a sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
608 North Garza Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 5.3 miles

Nuestra Clinica del Valle

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 65 reviews

Nuestra Clinica del Valle in Rio Grande City screens for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, appointments required, with care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Spanish is the language of the exam room at Nuestra Clinica del Valle, not an accommodation layered on top, but the operational default. That means clinical counseling, results, and treatment instructions all move at full speed without anything getting lost in translation.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Nuestra Clinica del Valle includes herpes in its testing panel. A diagnosis that requires specific swab or serological collection and clinical interpretation on staff. That capacity sits inside the same appointment, not as a separate referral track.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
600 North Garza Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
3401 West Alberta Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 35.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 217 reviews
Address
1201 East Ridge Road, Mcallen, TX 78503 37.6 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Address
1200 E. Ridge Road, Mcallen, TX 78503 37.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 194 reviews
Address
1424 East Ridge Road Ste2, Mcallen, TX 78503 37.8 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 Sammy Martinez, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Sammy Martinez, TX

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sammy Martinez, 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 Sammy Martinez, TX

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

  • Starr County Memorial Hospital

    128 North Fm 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • RIO Grande Pediatric Clinic

    1627 East Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • The Pediatric Care Center

    1673 East Benito Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 3 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 19 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sammy Martinez. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Jose Rodriguez, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5324 East US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City

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  • Cynthia Salinas, MD

    Family medicine · 216 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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  • Donna Joule, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5260 Brand Street, Rio Grande City

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  • Juan Menjivar, MD

    Internal medicine · 128 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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  • Ibrahim Shaik, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 128 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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  • Gauri Kanhere, MD

    Internal medicine · 131 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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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 Sammy Martinez, TX

No pharmacy near Sammy Martinez, 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.

  • Nuestra Clinica del Valle - Rio Grande City

    5.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 5.2 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Oscars Pharmacy

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Border River

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ringgold Pharmacy

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sammy Martinez, TX.

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 Sammy Martinez, 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 Starr County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Starr County, the county that includes Sammy Martinez, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#165 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

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

Starr County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Starr County vs the state average
Infection Starr County Texas United States
Chlamydia
248.7 164 cases ▼ 49%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
31.9 21 cases ▼ 82%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.6 7 cases ▼ 29%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.6 7 cases ▼ 60%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.7 13 cases ▼ 56%
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 Starr County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Starr County, chlamydia has risen from 210.9 to 248.7 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has fallen from 37.9 to 31.9 per 100,000 (16%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.5 to 10.6 per 100,000 (607%).

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 Sammy Martinez, TX

Adults uninsured
42.6%
No routine checkup
29.5%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.2%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
32.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,885 : 1
Starr County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Starr County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Starr County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
113

Starr County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Starr County residents living with HIV, 69% are in care · 61.9% 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 Starr County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Sammy Martinez, TX

Sammy Martinez is a small-town community in Starr County, Texas. With only a handful of local providers, residents often turn to at-home kits or telehealth, with a clinic visit close by when needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sammy Martinez, TX

Walkability 4.72 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sammy Martinez 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 Sammy Martinez, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78582 snapshot

Residents
44,883
Median age
28.6
Median income
$41,452

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78582 area around Sammy Martinez: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sammy Martinez alone.

Sammy Martinez sits in Starr County, ZIP 78582. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park
  • Starr County Fairgrounds
  • Fort Ringgold County Park

Reference

STD testing in Sammy Martinez, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Starr 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 Sammy Martinez-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 Sammy Martinez 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Sammy Martinez, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Sammy Martinez, TX?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Sammy Martinez, 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 Sammy Martinez, TX?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Sammy Martinez, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Starr County?

Starr County reported ~249 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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 does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

Is there a vaccine for HPV?

Yes, the HPV vaccine prevents the types most linked to cancer and genital warts; it's recommended through age 26 (and some adults to 45).

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

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

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