Free STD Testing in Sand Beach, PA (Dauphin County)

Find STD testing near me in Sand Beach, PA. Compare free and low-cost testing options and get tested for HIV, Herpes, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and other STIs.

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Quest Diagnostics

No Appointment Required

4824 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109

7.56 mile

Tel: 7175405505


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Hepatitis A Testing
  • • Hepatitis B Testing
  • • Hepatitis C Testing
  • • Herpes Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing
  • • Rapid HIV Testing
  • • Conventional HIV Testing

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Morning Star Pregnancy Services Middletown Clinic

35 S Union St, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057

8.04 mile

Tel: (717) 944-3888


Appointment Required: Yes


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • STD Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • Behavioral Interventions

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • Adults
  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Women
  • • Men
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Donations Accepted
  • • Free STD Testing
  • • No Fee

Languages

  • • English

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Hamilton Health Center

High Risk Behavior Clients: Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Multiple Sex Partners, Injection Drug Users

110 S 17th St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104

10.8 mile

Tel: (717) 230-3949


Appointment Required: No


Tests Offered

  • • Rapid HIV Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • • HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • • HIV Test Counseling
  • • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • • Condom Distribution

Support Services

  • • Case Management
  • • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)
  • • Ryan White Services
  • • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HOPWA

Audiences

  • • At Risk Persons
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Women
  • • Men
  • • African Americans/Blacks
  • • Asians/Pacific Islanders
  • • Hispanics/Latinos
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men
  • • LGBT
  • • Gay Men
  • • Native Americans

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Free HIV Testing
  • • No Fee

Languages

  • • English
  • • Spanish
  • • Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages

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Morning Star Pregnancy Services New Cumberland Clinic

503 Bridge St , Unit 10, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070

11.87 mile

Tel: (717) 901-5433


Appointment Required: Yes


Tests Offered

  • • Gonorrhea Testing
  • • Syphilis Testing
  • • Chlamydia Testing

Care Services Offered

  • • STD Treatment

Prevention Services Offered

  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • Behavioral Interventions

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • Adults
  • • General Public
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • Women
  • • Men
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men

Fees & Payment Information

  • • Donations Accepted
  • • Free STD Testing
  • • No Fee

Languages

  • • English

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Get My HIV Test

This is the administrative office. HIV Self-Testing kits distributed by mail

625 Forster St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120

11.93 mile

Tel: (717) 783-0479


Appointment Required: Yes


Prevention Services Offered

  • • TB Prevention/Education
  • • STD Prevention/Education
  • • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • • Behavioral Interventions

Audiences

  • • Adolescents/Youth/Teens
  • • Low Income Persons
  • • African Americans/Blacks
  • • Hispanics/Latinos
  • • Men Who Have Sex with Men
  • • Injecting Drug Users/Needle Sharing Partners

Fees & Payment Information

  • • No Fee
  • • Free HIV Self-Testing

Languages

  • • English
  • • Spanish

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Which Method of STD Testing is Suitable for Me?

STD testing options in Sand Beach, PA

Every sexually active individual must protect their sexual health. Regular STD testing is the only way to care for your sexual health. However, sometimes it becomes confusing to select the right testing method as there are so many options available. For your convenience, we have gathered information about all available STD testing methods in Sand Beach, Pennsylvania. Check them out to find out which option is suitable for you.

Testing MethodWaiting TimesSpeed of ResultsPositive Consultation

Private Testing (Walk-In Clinic)

10-20 Minutes with No Wait

24-72 Hours

Free With Positive Result

At-Home STD Testing

No Wait

5-11 Days

Free With Positive Result

Doctor Visit

with Insurance

Call for Appointment

7-10 Days

Co-Pay Required

Doctor Visit

without Insurance

Call for Appointment

7-10 Days

Out-of-Pocket Cost Required

Public Clinic

Limited Hours and Long Lines

7-14 Days

No

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Considering that a wide variety of testing kits and laboratory procedures can be performed to determine conclusively whether you have a particular STD or not, the time that it will take for your results to return will also be subject to the same inconsistency. Although there are specific laboratories that could produce your results even by the end of the day (albeit, it is extremely rare for institutions to do so unless necessary), most would often take a few days to a week before the results are either delivered or posted online through your secure personal profile (in the case of online transactions). In addition to that, the capability of the laboratory performing the test may also contribute to the overall timeframe of result delivery – causing delays in cases where there are several requests or understaffed to provide expedited results.

Depending on the test being performed and the testing physician's targeted diseases, various types of samples can be requested from you. In some instances, a minuscule blood sample of a few milliliters will be collected, some might ask for a urine sample, and others may opt for a genital swab. Again, the sample being collected will depend on the test being conducted and the outcome that is being targeted for this particular procedure.

Standard STD testing can detect common sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis B and C. Additional tests may be required for less common STDs or specific situations.

Similar to how other testing procedures behave, false-positive results are still evident even in STD testing. False-positive and even false-negative results are standard instances that showcase the imperfection of the test’s design – a factor that is present everywhere. However, despite certain inconsistencies in laboratory tests as such, physicians commonly use confirmatory tests that would often take another path entirely to arrive at the same conclusion – solidifying the initial test’s diagnosis while still ensuring that the second test is not following the inconsistencies of the first.

Similar to what was previously mentioned, herpes infections are known for their recurring tendencies – causing outbreaks now and then and thus causing an intermittent spike in the patient’s viral load for specific instances. In addition to that, other STDs also take time to proliferate and produce a sufficient viral load that could warrant a positive and, more importantly, accurate diagnosis and detection from the tests being administered. As such, detecting an STD a few days following exposure is often complex and unpredictable – leading physicians to follow a certain timeframe instead for testing STDs instead of blindly testing immediately following exposure. Physical exams, however, may supplement inaccurate laboratory diagnoses, especially in cases where the test is prone to false results.

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How Does it Work?

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Most people experience feelings of hesitation when going to get tested for STD, despite knowing they might have contracted one. EasySTD was created to change that.

1

Order your STD test

Visit your nearest lab or clinic, order your home testing kit online, and follow the given instructions from an STD testing provider.

2

Undergo the test

After ordering your STD test, visit the testing center to get tested or take a self sample including urine, cotton swab, or finger prick with the home testing kit and mail it back.

3

Receive you results

Receive the lab-certified results of your STD test from your test provider via mail or phone within 2 to 3 days. If the test comes positive, consult your doctor immediately.

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