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STD Testing in Shalimar, FL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in Okaloosa County run about 21% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly in Shalimar, Florida, clinics may offer same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time.

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STD testing near Shalimar, FL

6 testing options are listed for Shalimar, FL. The nearest, Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, is about 2.2 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 2.2 miles

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 76 reviews

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County in Fort Walton Beach tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, appointments required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and all services provided at no fee.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Line

When a clinic charges even modest fees, people delay follow-up care, skip partner treatment, or leave without the vaccines that would have closed the loop. At Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, every service (testing, treatment, PrEP, vaccines) carries no cost, so nothing goes unaddressed because of price.

Spanish-Language Care Without a Gap in Comprehension

Navigating an STI diagnosis in a second language through patchwork solutions leaves room for missed instructions, misunderstood results, and decisions made without full information. Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County delivers care directly in Spanish, so counseling, treatment guidance, and prevention education land with the same clarity they would in English.

Ryan White Carries HIV Care Past the Test

Ryan White Program funding at Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County means HIV care doesn't stop at a positive result: it extends through ongoing medical treatment and management, with the program covering costs that would otherwise strand people between diagnosis and sustained care.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
221 Hospital Drive Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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3.5 miles

CAN Community Health

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CAN Community Health in Fort Walton Beach runs entirely without patient fees: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes tests, plus hepatitis C, are covered, with Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance also accepted. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit; an appointment is required.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

All care at CAN Community Health is provided at no charge to the patient, and that zero balance extends through treatment, not just the initial test. For someone managing an ongoing condition like HIV or hepatitis C, that means follow-up visits and medication counseling don't accumulate a separate bill.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Without a Second Stop

Chasing a PrEP prescription to one provider, PEP to another, and DoxyPEP to a third means delays that can render prevention moot. CAN Community Health prescribes and manages all three prevention regimens directly, so the gap between needing a medication and actually holding it collapses to a single appointment.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through This Clinic

CAN Community Health doesn't stop at confirming a hepatitis C antibody, clinicians here prescribe direct-acting antivirals and monitor viral-load response through the full course of treatment. The prescribing, lab follow-up, and adherence counseling are all staffed within the same practice.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1825 Hurlburt Road, Suite 14 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 114 reviews
Address
339 Racetrack Road Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 2.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 272 reviews
Address
348 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 4.2 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
4582 East Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578 10.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 237 reviews
Address
4585 East Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578 10.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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 Shalimar, FL

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 Shalimar, FL

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Shalimar, 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 Shalimar, FL

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

  • Holly Ward MD

    11 10th Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Magnolia Medical Clinic

    319 Green Acres Rd Suite 101, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Gulf Coast HCS Eglin Cboc

    100 Veteran Way Room 158, Eglin Afb, FL 32542

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 143 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Shalimar. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 45 offer telehealth.

  • Jennifer Lay, MD

    Family medicine · 303 Eldredge Road, Fort Walton Beach

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  • Sally Cooper, DO

    Family medicine · 221 Hospital Drive Northeast, Fort Walton Beach

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  • John Sites, MD

    Family medicine · 137 Hospital Drive Northeast, Fort Walton Beach

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  • Catherine Hanna, MD

    Internal medicine · 131 Beal Parkway Northwest, Fort Walton Beach

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  • Nitin Bawa, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 907 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach

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  • Robert Obeid, MD

    Internal medicine · 907 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach

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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 Shalimar, FL

No pharmacy near Shalimar, FL 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Publix Pharmacy 1.0 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 3.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Shalimar, FL.

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 Shalimar, 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 Okaloosa County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Okaloosa County, the county that includes Shalimar, compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 67 Florida counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 51% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Okaloosa County vs Florida vs U.S.

Okaloosa County Florida U.S. ▲▼ = Okaloosa County vs the state average
Infection Okaloosa County Florida United States
Chlamydia
389.1 850 cases ▼ 22%
498.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
116.3 254 cases ▼ 44%
206.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.5 23 cases ▼ 46%
19.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.5 12 cases ▼ 78%
25.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11 24 cases ▼ 71%
37.7 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 Okaloosa County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Okaloosa County, chlamydia has fallen from 457.8 to 389.1 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has fallen from 215.4 to 116.3 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 14.6 to 10.5 per 100,000 (28%).

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 Shalimar, FL

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
20.8%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.8%
Depression
17.6%
Below poverty line
6.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,431 : 1
Okaloosa County
  • Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 53rd 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 Okaloosa County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Okaloosa County (2023)

People living with HIV
273 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
25cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
59.4%

Okaloosa County HIV care continuum (2023)

Okaloosa County recorded 13.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Okaloosa County residents living with HIV, 79.9% are in care · 72.9% 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 Okaloosa County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Shalimar, FL

Warrior Landing's cul-de-sacs house the kind of households Shalimar is built around (large families, mostly married, a significant share bringing in strong incomes) yet the young adults among them face the same reproductive-health calculus as anywhere else: easy access matters, and here it genuinely requires planning. With more than four in five residents owning their homes and average households running well over three people, Shalimar skews toward stability and roots. But stability doesn't make screening automatic. A labor-force participation rate below sixty percent reflects a community with varied schedules, some pulled by military rhythms along Eglin Parkway, others managing households full-time. Those rhythms don't always line up with clinic hours.

That's where the drive becomes the deciding factor. The options listed on this page aren't steps from Shalimar Park or a short walk down SR 85: they're a real car trip, often into Fort Walton Beach or beyond. In a community where nearly half of households are high earners, cost is rarely the barrier; it's the miles. Knowing exactly how far the nearest listed clinic sits, and booking ahead, is what keeps a reasonable intention from quietly expiring in a busy week.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Shalimar, FL

Walkability 7.64 / 20 · Below average

At 7.64/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Shalimar 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Shalimar, Florida, EasySTD

ZIP 32579 snapshot

Residents
10,775
Median age
45.9
Median income
$98,014

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 32579 area around Shalimar: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Shalimar alone.

Shalimar sits in Okaloosa County, ZIP 32579. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Air Force Armament Museum
  • Cherokee Park
  • Shalimar Park
  • Meigs Park and Boat Ramp
  • Longwood/Poquito Bayou Park
  • Poquito Bayou Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Warrior Landing
  • Warrior Landing Phase II
  • Warrior Landing Phase 5
  • Fort Walton Beach

Major routes

  • SR 85 (Eglin Parkway North)
  • SR 189 (Lewis Turner Boulevard)

Reference

STD testing in Shalimar, FL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Okaloosa County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Florida 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 Shalimar-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 Shalimar 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 Florida

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

Two things that actually depend on Florida 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 Florida, 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)

Florida 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 Florida

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 Shalimar, FL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Shalimar, FL?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Shalimar, FL?

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

Can I get tested in Shalimar, FL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Shalimar, FL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Okaloosa County?

Okaloosa County reported ~389 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Florida average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Florida without a parent?

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

Can I get PrEP near Shalimar, FL?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Shalimar, FL?

At-home kits mail to 32579: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Shalimar, FL?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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