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STD Testing in San Fidel, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cibola County reports about 194 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in San Fidel, New Mexico, weigh whether you prefer clinics that bill insurance or private labs with flat self-pay prices. Check the list below for your options.

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STD testing near San Fidel, NM

7 testing options are listed for San Fidel, NM. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 2.8 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Closest to you 2.8 miles

Indian Health Service

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Indian Health Service in Acoma requires an appointment and uses that structure to cover the full panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines.

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PrEP and PEP Are Standard Clinical Offerings Here

Indian Health Service in Acoma prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly through its clinical care, meaning prevention medication is assessed and initiated without routing through a separate provider. That continuity keeps the gap between testing and protection as short as the appointment itself.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated at the Same Clinic

Without on-site treatment, a hepatitis C diagnosis sets off a second appointment with a specialist, a coverage verification, and weeks of delay before antivirals begin. Indian Health Service in Acoma carries hepatitis C treatment in-house, so a confirmed antibody test moves directly into a treatment plan at the same facility.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits Inside the Same Care Setting

Clinics that offer STI testing alone send patients elsewhere when substance use is part of the picture. Indian Health Service in Acoma holds substance-use treatment within the same practice, so both issues can be addressed by a care team that already has the full clinical context.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
80 B Veterans Boulevard, Acoma, NM 87034
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
Website
Community health center 13.1 miles

PMS - Grants Family Counseling

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews

PMS - Grants Family Counseling in Grants meets patients where they are (uninsured, cash-paying, or without a regular provider) through federally qualified health center standing that ties fees to income. Sliding-scale STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1040 Sakelares Boulevard, Grants, NM 87020
Website
Community health center 13.7 miles

Presbyterian Medical Services

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Presbyterian Medical Services in Grants tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections, and every service, from testing through treatment, is provided at no charge.

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Zero-Cost Care Runs Across Every Service Line

The no-fee structure at Presbyterian Medical Services isn't limited to a single test or a single visit: it covers the full scope, from initial screening through STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccination. Sliding-scale and insurance options exist, but the floor is zero across all services for everyone who walks in.

Spanish Runs Fully Through Clinical Encounters

Spanish-language care at Presbyterian Medical Services in Grants is staffed into the clinic directly, meaning counseling, test results, and treatment conversations happen in Spanish without routing through a secondary channel. HIV test counseling and STI prevention education are both conducted in Spanish as core services.

Presbyterian Medical Services carries substance-use treatment alongside its STI care, which means a patient whose drug use is a factor in their sexual health can address both in the same clinical relationship, and providers working both sides can coordinate care directly rather than across separate agencies.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1217 Bonita Street, Grants, NM 87020
Booking
Appointment required
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 San Fidel, NM

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 San Fidel, NM

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to San Fidel, 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 San Fidel, NM

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

  • Cibola General Hospital

    1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants, NM 87020

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Pine Hill Health Center

    Bia Road #125, Pinehill, NM 87357

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of San Fidel. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Melia Cox, DO

    Family medicine · 80 B Veterans Boulevard, Acoma

  • Julianna Reece, MD

    Family medicine · 129 Medicine Horse Drive, Tohajiilee

  • Gaurav Patel, MD

    Family medicine · 1423 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

  • Teresa Braden, DO

    Internal medicine · 1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

  • Oleh Hnatiuk, MD

    Internal medicine · 1016 East Roosevelt Avenue, Grants

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 San Fidel, NM

No pharmacy near San Fidel, NM 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.

  • Walgreens 13 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Parkhurst Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy ~11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to San Fidel, NM.

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 San Fidel, 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 Cibola County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cibola County, the county that includes San Fidel, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#5 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 85% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Cibola County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Cibola County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Cibola County vs the state average
Infection Cibola County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
567.6 152 cases ▲ 8%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
194.2 52 cases ▲ 15%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
48.5 13 cases ▲ 33%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
26.1 7 cases ▲ 44%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
190.4 51 cases ▲ 149%
76.6 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 Cibola County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 1600 3200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cibola County, chlamydia has fallen from 3183.4 to 567.6 per 100,000 (82%), gonorrhea has fallen from 334.9 to 194.2 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 36.8 to 48.5 per 100,000 (32%).

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 San Fidel, NM

Adults uninsured
15.2%
No routine checkup
29.5%
No transportation
9.4%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
20.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,091 : 1
Cibola County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Cibola County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cibola County (2023)

People living with HIV
420 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
106

Cibola County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Cibola County residents living with HIV, 29.3% are in care · 22.8% 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 Cibola County tests for syphilis.

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

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About San Fidel, NM

People land in San Fidel for work at the nearby refineries or because family roots run deep here, either way, staying healthy means knowing where to go when you need a test. STI screening in and around San Fidel is available through the clinics and providers listed on this page, and the straightforward approach most take here is to get tested regularly and move forward without drama. The landscape around Historic Route 66 and toward Mesa Hill holds a mix of residents, including young adults in their late teens through thirties who understand that routine screening is just part of taking care of yourself. What matters most in a town like this is that you can walk into a clinic, get tested, and have your results stay confidential.

No gossip, no unexpected phone calls to your home, no surprises. Testing facilities in the area respect that boundary as a matter of practice, not just policy. Whether you're testing because something feels off or because you're being thoughtful about prevention, the process is the same: straightforward, discreet, and designed to give you answers. The clinics serving San Fidel understand the rhythms of life here, shift work, family obligations, limited time off.

Many offer scheduling that fits around those realities, so you're not forced to choose between your job and your health. Getting tested is one decision you can actually control.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in San Fidel, NM

Walkability 5.74 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.74/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in San Fidel 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in San Fidel, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87049 snapshot

Residents
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ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87049 area around San Fidel: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not San Fidel alone.

San Fidel sits in Cibola County, ZIP 87049. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mesa Hill
  • Flower Mountain
  • Phillips 66 Gas Station

Major routes

  • Historic Route 66

STD testing in San Fidel, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cibola County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico 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 San Fidel-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 San Fidel 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 New Mexico

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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

STD testing FAQs for San Fidel, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near San Fidel, NM?

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

How much does STD testing cost near San Fidel, NM?

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

Can I get tested in San Fidel, NM without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near San Fidel, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Cibola County?

Cibola County reported ~568 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the New Mexico average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Can I get PrEP near San Fidel, NM?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

How long do results take near San Fidel, NM?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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 HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

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