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STD Testing in Sand Springs, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Howard County, new HIV diagnoses run about 50% higher than the US average. If you live in Sand Springs, Texas, think about getting tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Clinics and private labs each have their advantages, so consider whether you prefer insurance billing or a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Sand Springs, TX

5 testing options are listed for Sand Springs, TX. The nearest, Texas Department of State Health Services, is about 6.1 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 6.1 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Big Spring requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: though that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, and sliding-scale fees for everyone.

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Herpes Testing Alongside the Standard Four

Plenty of public STI clinics run the four-infection panel and stop there, leaving herpes diagnosis to a separate appointment elsewhere. At Texas DSHS Big Spring, herpes testing sits within the same visit. No secondary referral needed to get a complete picture.

Full STI Care Conducted in Spanish

Many clinics manage Spanish-speaking patients through workarounds, a staff member pulled from another task, a device passed across a desk. Here, care is delivered directly in Spanish, so counseling, test results, and treatment conversations happen in the same language from start to finish.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
501 South Birdwell Lane, Suite 28B Big Spring, TX 79720
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Highest rated 7.6 miles

South Plains Rural Health Services

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 79 reviews

South Plains Rural Health Services in Big Spring scales fees to income and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With bacterial STI treatment at the same visit, by appointment.

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ASL and Spanish Served Directly at This Clinic

South Plains Rural Health Services provides care in both American Sign Language and Spanish, meaning the clinical conversation (history, results, treatment instructions) happens in the language a patient uses, without intermediary. That directness keeps the diagnostic and counseling exchange intact from start to finish.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Panel

The panel at South Plains Rural Health Services runs to eight infections: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C. Testing for herpes and all three hepatitis strains in the same appointment means conditions that often go undetected elsewhere are caught within a single visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
103 West 11th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
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
Community health center 7.6 miles

Howard County Community Health Center

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 23 reviews

A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 8 miles from Sand Springs. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
103 West 11th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 99 reviews
Address
2407 W. Louisiana, Midland, TX 79701 48.2 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 75 reviews
Address
4505 North Holiday Hill Road, Midland, TX 79707 50.7 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 Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, TX

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, TX

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

  • Big Spring Texas Hospital Company

    1601 West 11th Place, Big Spring, TX 79720

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Big Spring VAMC

    300 Veterans Boulevard, Big Spring, TX 79720

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 49 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sand Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • James Baucum, DO

    General practice · 103 West 11th Street, Big Spring

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  • Scott Barclay, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2301 South Gregg Street, Big Spring

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  • Ty Hughston, MD

    Internal medicine · 306 West 3rd Street, Big Spring

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  • Bonnie Carter, MD

    Family medicine · 1608 West Fm, Big Spring

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  • Mark Hahn, DO

    Family medicine · 1700 West Fm, Big Spring

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  • Anwarullah Mohammed, MD

    Family medicine · 1601 West 11th Place, Big Spring

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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 Sand Springs, TX

No pharmacy near Sand Springs, 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.

  • Carver Drug

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 7.8 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Perkin's Apothecary and Mercantile

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Corner Drug

    30 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Food King Pharmacy Sterling City

    37 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 38 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, 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 Howard County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Howard County, the county that includes Sand Springs, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#76 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

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

Howard County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Howard County vs the state average
Infection Howard County Texas United States
Chlamydia
392.7 120 cases ▼ 20%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
114.6 35 cases ▼ 35%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
19.6 6 cases ▲ 31%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
36 11 cases ▲ 36%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
58.9 18 cases ▲ 33%
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 Howard County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Howard County, chlamydia has risen from 289.7 to 392.7 per 100,000 (36%), gonorrhea has fallen from 129.1 to 114.6 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.9 to 19.6 per 100,000 (576%).

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 Sand Springs, TX

Adults uninsured
24.2%
No routine checkup
27.3%
Binge drinking
17.2%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
15.3%
Primary-care ratio
4,875 : 1
Howard County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 88th 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 Howard County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Howard County (2023)

People living with HIV
681 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
125

Howard County HIV care continuum (2020)

Howard County recorded 20.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Howard County residents living with HIV, 21.6% are in care · 19.3% 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 Howard County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sand Springs, TX

Sand Springs holds the kind of quiet that comes from people staying put, families who've planted themselves here for decades, raising children in the same neighborhoods where they grew up. That stability makes routine STI screening easier to fit into regular health habits rather than see it as a crisis decision. Testing available in and around Sand Springs listed on this page gives young adults a straightforward way to check in on their sexual health without fanfare or expense, which matters in a town where affordability shapes every choice. The modest cost of living that draws people to Heaton and Country Living also means health care dollars stretch further when you know where to look.

Confidentiality isn't a courtesy here, it's essential when you live in a place where many people have known each other since childhood. Testing results stay private, and no one at the clinic reports your visit to family, employers, or anyone else unless you ask them to. Screening catches infections early, before symptoms appear and before they spread. That's as true in Sand Springs as anywhere else, and the clinics and providers serving the area understand the particular rhythm of a town where people plan ahead, save carefully, and value straightforward care.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sand Springs, TX

Walkability 7.06 / 20 · Below average

At 7.06/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sand Springs 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Sand Springs, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79720 snapshot

Residents
30,432
Median age
37.9
Median income
$71,194

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79720 area around Sand Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sand Springs alone.

Sand Springs sits in Howard County, ZIP 79720. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • W.T. ("Uncle Bud") Roberts (1849 - 1940)

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Heaton
  • Country Living
  • Barnes

Reference

STD testing in Sand Springs, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Howard 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 Sand Springs-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 Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Big Spring, TX?

Big Spring, TX is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Sand Springs, TX?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Sand Springs, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Howard County?

Howard County reported ~393 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Sand Springs, TX?

At-home kits mail to 79720: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 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.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

When is a chlamydia test accurate?

Wait roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure for a reliable chlamydia result.

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