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STD Testing in Sistersville, WV: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Tyler County has syphilis rates 20% below the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Sistersville, West Virginia, you'll find trade-offs between community clinics, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs, that tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Sistersville, WV

6 testing options are listed for Sistersville, WV. The nearest, Community Care of New Martinsville, is about 10.0 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 10.0 miles

Community Care of New Martinsville

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Community Care of New Martinsville serves residents who are uninsured, cash-paying, or simply between providers. Exactly the people federal qualification was built for. Sliding-scale fees adjust to income, and walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
1021 3rd Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155
Website
Best for free testing 10.7 miles

Wetzel-Tyler Health Department

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Wetzel-Tyler Health Department in New Martinsville tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. All free of charge regardless of income. Sliding-scale fees apply to additional services, and an appointment is required. Bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Every Test and Service Costs Zero Dollars

Wetzel-Tyler Health Department carries no charge for any service it provides: HIV testing, hepatitis screening, STI treatment, and hepatitis A and B vaccination are all covered at no cost. That blanket eliminates the fee calculation before a patient ever books an appointment.

Hepatitis B and C Screening Alongside the Standard Panel

The panel at Wetzel-Tyler includes hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Meaning a single appointment surfaces infections that would otherwise require a separate visit elsewhere. Hepatitis B vaccination is also available on-site to close any immunity gap the test reveals.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
10 Howard Jeffers Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website

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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 Sistersville, WV

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.

At-home STD testing in Sistersville, WV

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sistersville, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Sistersville, WV

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

  • Marietta Memorial Hospital of Tyler County

    314 South Wells Street, Sistersville, WV 26175

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Sistersville. 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.

Clinicians near Sistersville, WV who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 117 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sistersville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Christy Clark, MD

    Internal medicine · 314 South Wells Street, Sistersville

  • Brandon Morris, DO

    Internal medicine · 3 East Benjamin Drive, New Martinsville

  • Donald Blum, MD

    Family medicine · 3 East Benjamin Drive, New Martinsville

  • Joy Kim, MD

    General practice · 100 Paducah Drive, New Martinsville

  • Mary Zickefoose, MD

    Family medicine · 1006 2nd Street, St. Mary'S

  • Zachary Henderson, DO

    Family medicine · 135 South Penn Avenue, Harrisville

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.

Pharmacies near Sistersville, WV

No pharmacy near Sistersville, WV 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.

  • Pruntys Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Phillips Drug

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Witscheys Pharmacy, Medicine Shoppe

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Sistersville, WV.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Sistersville, 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.

STDs & HIV in Tyler County: the local picture

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

#55 of 55 West Virginia counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Tyler County vs West Virginia vs U.S.

Tyler County West Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Tyler County vs the state average
Infection Tyler County West Virginia United States
Chlamydia
25.3 2 cases ▼ 90%
249 492.2
Gonorrhea
12.6 1 cases ▼ 77%
54.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.6 1 cases ▲ 16%
10.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.6 1 cases ▲ 107%
6.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 16.3 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 Tyler County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 79% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tyler County, chlamydia has fallen from 180.4 to 25.3 per 100,000 (86%), gonorrhea has fallen from 24.1 to 12.6 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12 to 12.6 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Sistersville, WV

Adults uninsured
8.5%
No routine checkup
18.5%
No transportation
8.9%
Binge drinking
13.1%
Frequent mental distress
21.1%
Depression
30.5%
Below poverty line
22.3%
Primary-care ratio
4,078 : 1
Tyler County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Tyler County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tyler County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
73

Tyler County HIV care continuum (2023)

Tyler County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tyler County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 66.7% 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 Tyler County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sistersville, WV

Wells Street runs the length of WV 2 through Sistersville, and the younger adults settling along its corridor tend to be renters. A minority here, where nearly three-quarters of households own their homes. That ownership-heavy profile shapes daily rhythms in ways worth understanding: a town where most people have long roots also has a significant share of residents outside the labor force, and unemployment runs high enough that clinic fees and travel time are real calculations, not abstract ones. Rent at roughly $450 a month leaves little cushion for unexpected health costs, which makes sliding-scale and low-cost options among the listings here less of a convenience and more of a precondition for a visit that actually happens.

The Sistersville Historic District anchors a community where households run large and a majority of adults are partnered, meaning sexual health decisions ripple outward through families, not just individuals. People in their late teens and twenties represent a smaller slice of the population here, but that's exactly the life stage when routine STI screening is most likely to be skipped, not because people don't care, but because competing pressures crowd it out. Often a meaningful one. That distance is the single most concrete thing standing between a resident and a result, which is why knowing which listed clinic has the nearest location and the most compatible hours is worth checking before the week disappears.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sistersville, WV

Walkability 5.75 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.75/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sistersville 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 Sistersville, West Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 26175 snapshot

Residents
3,168
Median age
48.7
Median income
$59,036

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 26175 area around Sistersville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sistersville alone.

Sistersville sits in Tyler County, ZIP 26175. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Buck Knob
  • Paden City Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Sistersville Historic District

Major routes

  • WV 2 (Chelsea Street)
  • SR 7 (State Route 7)

STD testing in Sistersville, WV: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Sistersville 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 West Virginia

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

Two things that actually depend on West Virginia 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 West Virginia, 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)

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Sistersville, WV

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Sistersville, WV, what now?

Nearest is Community Care of New Martinsville, about 10 mi away; 2 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 26175 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Can I get tested in Sistersville, WV without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Sistersville, WV?

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

How common is chlamydia in Tyler County?

Tyler County reported ~25 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the West Virginia average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in West Virginia without a parent?

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

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Should a rash after sex lead to testing?

Yes, a body or genital rash can be a sign of syphilis or HIV, so get tested and evaluated.

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