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STD Testing in Santa Rosa, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Guadalupe County runs about 48% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, you have three main options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. We'll list your options below.

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STD testing near Santa Rosa, NM

5 testing options are listed for Santa Rosa, NM. The nearest, Sunrise Clinics, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Community health center 1.0 miles

Sunrise Clinics

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Sunrise Clinics in Santa Rosa tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and HIV. With no fee for any service and no appointment required. Walk-in care includes same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines, all at no cost.

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Every Visit Costs Nothing, No Exceptions

When cost stands between a person and treatment, infections go unaddressed and spread. At Sunrise Clinics, every service (testing, vaccines, STI treatment) runs on a donations-accepted model with no fee attached to any of it, so nothing at the billing stage interrupts care.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Plenty of walk-in STI clinics cap their panel at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV: leaving herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C off the table entirely. Sunrise Clinics tests for all of them, so a single visit produces a genuinely complete picture rather than a partial one.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
117 Camino De Vida, Suite 300 Santa Rosa, NM 88435
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 31.0 miles

El Centro Family Health

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El Centro Family Health, a family practice in Anton Chico, folds STI testing into continuing primary care: with the full standard panel, sliding-scale fees open to anyone, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and appointments scheduled in advance. Spanish is spoken here.

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Spanish Spoken by the Clinical Staff Themselves

For anyone whose primary language is Spanish (whether managing a chronic condition, discussing a sensitive result, or weighing a treatment plan) El Centro Family Health conducts that conversation directly, in Spanish, through its own clinical staff. No mediated layer stands between the patient and the provider.

Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care in One Practice

The typical STI clinic addresses the infection and leaves substance-use concerns to another provider entirely. El Centro Family Health treats both, substance-use treatment and STI care sit within the same practice, so patients with overlapping needs aren't split between two separate systems.

For anyone without a regular specialist, or paying out of pocket and wanting answers in a single visit, El Centro Family Health's panel extends to herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, alongside the standard gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV tests. Broader questions get answered at one appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1044 La Loma Road, Anton Chico, NM 87711
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3005 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
912 West 21st, Clovis, NM 90.3 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
604 West 21st Street, Clovis, NM 90.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 Santa Rosa, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Santa Rosa, NM

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, NM

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

  • Guadalupe County Hospital

    117 Camino De Vida, Santa Rosa, NM 88435

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Santa Rosa. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Santa Rosa, NM

No pharmacy near Santa Rosa, 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.

Showing the 1 closest pharmacy to Santa Rosa, NM.

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 Santa Rosa, 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 Guadalupe County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Guadalupe County, the county that includes Santa Rosa, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Guadalupe County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Guadalupe County vs the state average
Infection Guadalupe County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
349.5 15 cases ▼ 33%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
93.2 4 cases ▼ 45%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.3 1 cases ▼ 70%
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 Guadalupe County over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Guadalupe County, chlamydia has risen from 292 to 349.5 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has risen from 89.8 to 93.2 per 100,000 (4%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 112.4 to 23.2 per 100,000 (79%).

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 Santa Rosa, NM

Adults uninsured
23.8%
No routine checkup
33%
No transportation
13.3%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
15.4%
Depression
19.5%
Below poverty line
18.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,225 : 1
Guadalupe County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.2
  • 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 Guadalupe County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Guadalupe County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Guadalupe County HIV care continuum (2023)

Guadalupe County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Guadalupe County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% 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 Guadalupe County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Santa Rosa, NM

Santa Rosa sits at a geographic crossroads where distance shapes how people access care. Testing facilities within the immediate area are limited, which means residents often weigh the drive to a larger regional center against a closer clinic that may require advance planning. That practical calculus (balancing privacy, convenience, and the nearest available appointment) is part of the reality here. For those living along US 54 or in the neighborhoods around Table Mountain, knowing what's listed on this page can save both time and uncertainty when screening becomes necessary.

The town draws single adults, couples without children, and households spanning three generations under one roof. Retirees settled here for the landscape and the pace; younger adults stay for work or family roots. That generational mix means testing conversations happen across very different life stages and living situations, each with its own reasons for seeking confidential screening. A young person in their twenties might be establishing a routine; a grandmother might be navigating new health questions after a life change.

Confidentiality in a smaller community carries its own weight, particularly for those whose neighbors or extended family overlap with local institutions. Testing in or around Santa Rosa works best when you know your options in advance, whether that means a local provider familiar with your situation or a clinic a short drive away where anonymity feels more assured. Either way, the clinics available offer the same standard of care and discretion that testing anywhere requires.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Santa Rosa, NM

Walkability 6.2 / 20 · Below average

At 6.2/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88435 snapshot

Residents
3,413
Median age
43.2
Median income
$41,645

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88435 area around Santa Rosa: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Santa Rosa alone.

Santa Rosa sits in Guadalupe County, ZIP 88435. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Table Mountain
  • Park Lake
  • Jesus M Casaus House Historic Site
  • Guadalupe Courthouse Historic Site
  • Joseph's Restaurant
  • Joe Gutierrez Park

Major routes

  • US 54 (US Highway 54)
  • US 84 (Historic Route 66)

Reference

STD testing in Santa Rosa, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Guadalupe 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 Santa Rosa-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 Santa Rosa 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Santa Rosa, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Santa Rosa, NM?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Santa Rosa, NM without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Santa Rosa, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in Guadalupe County?

Guadalupe County reported ~350 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Santa Rosa, NM?

At-home kits mail to 88435: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

What happens after a positive result?

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

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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