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

In Chambers County, new HIV diagnoses run about 16% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or need peace of mind in Smith Point, Texas, options include community and public clinics, often low-cost or free, or private labs, with faster results and more flexible scheduling. See below for your STI testing options near you.

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STD testing near Smith Point, TX

5 testing options are listed for Smith Point, TX. The nearest, Bacliff Community Health Network, is about 14.3 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 14.3 miles

Bacliff Community Health Network

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Bacliff Community Health Network, in Bacliff, earned its federal qualification by committing to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay: making it a practical answer for cash-paying residents, those between coverage, or anyone watching costs. Sliding-scale fees apply to STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
1136 Grand Avenue, Bacliff, TX 77518
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
3103 Palmer Highway, Texas City, TX 77590 14.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 3.9 out of 5 from 170 reviews
Address
7111 Medical Center Drive, Texas City, TX 77591 17.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • 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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Address
3920 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521 20.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Address
1010 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521 20.6 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Smith Point, 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 Smith Point, TX

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Smith Point, 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 Smith Point, TX

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

  • Bayside Community Hospital

    200 Hospital Drive, Anahuac, TX 77514

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • West Chambers Medical Center

    9825 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Wellness, Weight Loss and Aesthetics Center

    5906 North Tx-146, Suite 100, Baytown, TX 77523

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 593 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Smith Point. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 173 offer telehealth.

  • Eduardo Wolffe, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 519 9th Avenue North, Texas City

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  • Alicia Monroe, MD

    Family medicine · 2401 Fm 646 Road West, Dickinson

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  • Sunil Sahai, MD

    Internal medicine · 400 Harborside Drive, Galveston

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  • Alokika Patel, DO

    Internal medicine · 400 Harborside Drive, Galveston

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  • Jeffrey Susman, MD

    Family medicine · 400 Harborside Drive, Galveston

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  • Luke Jenusaitis, MD

    OB-GYN · 301 University Boulevard, Galveston

    Directions

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 Smith Point, TX

No pharmacy near Smith Point, 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.

  • Mainland Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Texas City Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Sullivan Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Smith Point, 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 Smith Point, 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 Chambers County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chambers County, the county that includes Smith Point, compare with Texas 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.

#168 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state

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

Chambers County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Chambers County vs the state average
Infection Chambers County Texas United States
Chlamydia
237.6 128 cases ▼ 52%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.1 34 cases ▼ 64%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.6 3 cases ▼ 63%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.4 4 cases ▼ 72%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.4 4 cases ▼ 83%
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 Chambers County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 74% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chambers County, chlamydia has risen from 135.3 to 237.6 per 100,000 (76%), gonorrhea has risen from 40.8 to 63.1 per 100,000 (55%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.1 to 5.6 per 100,000 (167%).

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 Smith Point, TX

Adults uninsured
17.3%
No routine checkup
25.1%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
23.4%
Below poverty line
19.4%
Primary-care ratio
6,981 : 1
Chambers County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Chambers County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chambers County (2023)

People living with HIV
106 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
102 · PnR 8.8

Chambers County HIV care continuum (2023)

Chambers County recorded 11.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chambers County residents living with HIV, 82.9% are in care · 65.9% 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 Chambers County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Smith Point, TX

Fishing brings steadiness to Smith Point: boats leave before dawn, gear gets maintained year-round, and families who work the water tend to stay put. That same reliability shapes how residents approach health: regular checkups, preventive care, and screening as part of a routine rather than a crisis response. Young adults in particular understand that STI testing fits into the same practical rhythm as any other health maintenance, especially when confidentiality is assured and results remain private between you and your provider. Testing in and around Smith Point is listed on this page, accessible through clinics that respect the discretion residents expect. People who've built lives here, who own homes and plan ahead, value efficiency and straightforward service.

A quick screening doesn't require explanation or lengthy appointments; it slots into an ordinary day much like any other preventive visit. Smith Point Park and the surrounding community have long attracted people who value stability and self-sufficiency. That independence extends to health decisions: the ability to get tested on your own terms, without complications or unwanted visibility, matters deeply. Routine screening is simply part of taking care of yourself in a place where you intend to stay.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Smith Point, TX

Walkability 6.65 / 20 · Below average

At 6.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Smith Point 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 Smith Point, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 77514 snapshot

Residents
5,213
Median age
36.8
Median income
$73,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 77514 area around Smith Point: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Smith Point alone.

Smith Point sits in Chambers County, ZIP 77514. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Smith Point Park

Reference

STD testing in Smith Point, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Chambers 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 Smith Point-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 Smith Point 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 Smith Point, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Smith Point, TX, what now?

Nearest is Bacliff Community Health Network, about 14.3 mi away; 5 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 77514 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Smith Point, TX without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Chambers County?

Chambers County reported ~238 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

How is syphilis tested near Smith Point, TX?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

Can STDs be treated near Smith Point, TX?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

How do I prevent STDs?

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

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