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

STI testing is available locally in southernmost Texas County. If you have a one-time concern or need regular check-ups in Sarita, Texas, visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Look below for options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Sarita, TX

5 testing options are listed for Sarita, TX. The nearest, Community Action Health Center Kenedy, is about 0.3 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.

Community health center 0.3 miles

Community Action Health Center Kenedy

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Community Action Health Center Kenedy, serving Sarita, earns its federally qualified designation by anchoring sliding-scale fees to income. No appointment needed to walk in and access that structure. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with costs adjusted based on what you earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
139 North Main Street, Sarita, TX 78385
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Address
1126 South 14th Street, Kingsville, TX 78363 19.9 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
224 West King Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363 20.7 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
720 East Lee Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363 20.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • 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

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Address
221 West Potts Street, Falfurrias, TX 78355 21.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 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 Sarita, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Sarita, TX

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sarita, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Sarita, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 26 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sarita. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Sagar Bedi, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East Gen Cvazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Georgiy Tsisnevich, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Monica Espinoza, MD

    Family medicine · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Jose Ugarte, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Martin Boyd, MD

    OB-GYN · 1311 East General Cavazos Boulevard, Kingsville

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  • Robert Morales, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1305 South 14th Street, Kingsville

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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 Sarita, TX

No pharmacy near Sarita, 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.

  • Prescription Center

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • H-E-B Pharmacy 21 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Harrel's Kingsville Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sarita, 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 Sarita, 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 Kenedy County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kenedy County, the county that includes Sarita, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#249 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 2% of the state

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

Kenedy County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Kenedy County vs the state average
Infection Kenedy County Texas United States
Chlamydia — no data 491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 15 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Kenedy County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 53% vs 2021
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 202020212022

Between 2020 and 2022 in Kenedy County, chlamydia has fallen from 285.7 to 279.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Sarita, TX

Adults uninsured
37.2%
No routine checkup
28.1%
Binge drinking
14.8%
Frequent mental distress
17%
Depression
19.5%
Below poverty line
5.9%
Primary-care ratio
-340 : 1
Kenedy County
  • Primary-care shortage score 5 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 67th 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 Kenedy County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kenedy County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Kenedy County HIV care continuum (2023)

Kenedy County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Kenedy County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sarita, TX

Getting tested in Sarita means planning ahead. The town sits in Kenedy County, where medical services cluster hours apart, and STI testing requires a trip to a larger nearby center rather than a local clinic. Residents accustomed to driving to Corpus Christi or Kingsville for specialized care already know the pattern, it's the price of living where land stretches wide and neighbors number few. Testing facilities listed on this page reflect what's available in and around the area, with some requiring advance scheduling and travel time built into your day.

Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a meaningful share of Sarita's population, and for that age group especially, confidential screening becomes straightforward once you're past the logistics. The distance itself can feel like its own form of privacy, you're not walking into a waiting room where someone might recognize you. That separation between home and the testing site, while inconvenient, is something many residents come to see as a practical advantage. Planning a test visit means treating it like any other out-of-town errand: fuel up, block out time, and use the drive to think through what you need.

Results come back to you directly, without loops through local networks. For anyone in or near Sarita ready to know their status, the inconvenience of distance is temporary; the clarity you get back is not.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sarita, TX

Walkability 5.33 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.33/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sarita 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 Sarita, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78385 snapshot

Residents
52
Median age
65.5

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78385 area around Sarita: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sarita alone.

Sarita sits in Kenedy County, ZIP 78385. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sam Noble Park
  • Kenedy County
  • Kenedy Ranch Museum of South Texas

Major routes

  • US 77 (U.S. Highway 77)

Reference

STD testing in Sarita, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Kenedy 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 Sarita-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 Sarita 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 Sarita, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Sarita, TX?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Sarita, TX?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Sarita, TX without insurance?

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

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

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

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.

How is HPV tested near Sarita, TX?

For people with a cervix, HPV is screened via Pap/HPV testing; no standard screening test exists for men.

Which HIV test is best?

Lab-based 4th-generation and NAT tests are most sensitive early on; rapid tests are also very reliable after the window.

Where can teens get STD testing near Sarita, TX?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

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