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

Syphilis in Coryell County is reported about 12% more often than the US average. If you need testing in South Mountain, Texas for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh your options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near South Mountain, TX

5 testing options are listed for South Mountain, TX. The nearest, Coryell Health, is about 5.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 5.9 miles

Coryell Health

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Coryell Health in Gatesville draws STI testing into an integrated health system, pairing the standard bacterial and HIV panel with hepatitis B and C screening, TB testing, and treatment. Walk-ins welcome, fees on a sliding scale adjusted to income.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
227 Memorial Drive, Building 2 Gatesville, TX 76528
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 82 reviews
Address
2301 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 23.7 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 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 2.9 out of 5 from 228 reviews
Address
2300 Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 23.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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

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Address
6901 Medical Parkway, Woodway, TX 76712 28.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 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 4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
2410 Wycon Drive, Waco, TX 76712 29.9 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 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 South Mountain, 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 South Mountain, TX

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Mountain, 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 South Mountain, TX

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

  • Coryell Memorial Health Care System

    1507 West Main, Gatesville, TX 76528

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 602 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Mountain. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 268 offer telehealth.

  • Joanne Pritchard, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 319 Hwy 36 Byp South, Gatesville

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  • Jantzen Matli, DO

    Family medicine · 1507 West Main Street, Gatesville

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  • Timothy Dannemiller, MD

    Family medicine · 1507 West Main Street, Gatesville

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  • Matthew Porter, MD

    Family medicine · 500 Johnson Drive, Mc Gregor

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  • Christopher Long, DO

    Family medicine · 2201 Clear Creek Road, Killeen

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  • Jeremy Swain, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1216 Duncan Road, Copperas Cove

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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 South Mountain, TX

No pharmacy near South Mountain, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • H-E-B Pharmacy 3.8 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Killeen Pharmacy

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Metroplex Pharmacy

    23 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Clear Creek Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to South Mountain, 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 South Mountain, 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 Coryell County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Coryell County, the county that includes South Mountain, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#41 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state

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

Coryell County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Coryell County vs the state average
Infection Coryell County Texas United States
Chlamydia
505.4 429 cases ▲ 3%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
136.7 116 cases ▼ 23%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.7 15 cases ▲ 18%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
27.1 23 cases ▲ 3%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
173.2 147 cases ▲ 291%
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 Coryell County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Coryell County, chlamydia has risen from 442.9 to 505.4 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 155.2 to 136.7 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.2 to 17.7 per 100,000 (146%).

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 South Mountain, TX

Adults uninsured
14.8%
No routine checkup
24.1%
Binge drinking
16.4%
Frequent mental distress
19.4%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
Primary-care ratio
5,615 : 1
Coryell County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd 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 Coryell County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Coryell County (2023)

People living with HIV
374 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
8cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
81.7%

Coryell County HIV care continuum (2023)

Coryell County recorded 11.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Coryell County residents living with HIV, 80.1% are in care · 66.4% 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 Coryell County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About South Mountain, TX

South Mountain takes its name from the elevated terrain that defines the landscape around Gatesville and the broader Coryell County area, a geography that shaped settlement patterns and continues to anchor community life. Today, the town draws young adults in their late teens through thirties, a population for whom confidential STI screening fits naturally into preventive health routines. Testing in and around South Mountain listed on this page reflects that reality: clinics recognize that early detection and straightforward access matter more when privacy concerns are genuine and when people are building careers, relationships, and stability. The clinics and health providers serving South Mountain understand the particular weight of confidentiality in a place where social networks overlap.

A test result remains between you and your provider: no automatic reporting to employers, schools, or family members, and no record shared beyond what medical care requires. That separation between your health decisions and your daily community life is standard practice, not an exception. Whether you're new to the area or established here, seeking testing during a routine visit or after a specific concern, the providers listed on this page are equipped to answer questions, discuss results clearly, and connect you to treatment if needed. Many offer same-day or quick-turnaround results, minimizing the anxiety of waiting.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in South Mountain, TX

Walkability 5.53 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.53/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Mountain 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 South Mountain, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 76528 snapshot

Residents
18,490
Median age
39.7
Median income
$66,989

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 76528 area around South Mountain: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Mountain alone.

South Mountain sits in Coryell County, ZIP 76528. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Freedom Park
  • Graham, Jesse
  • Dr. John Calhoun Bates
  • Fort Gates
  • First Baptist Church of Gatesville
  • Raby Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Gatesville

Major routes

  • US 84 (East Main Street)
  • TX 36 (North Highway 36 Bypass)

Reference

STD testing in South Mountain, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Coryell 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 South Mountain-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 South Mountain 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 South Mountain, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Gatesville, TX instead?

Possibly, Gatesville, TX is close; compare it by distance against Coryell Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in South Mountain, TX without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near South Mountain, TX?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Coryell County?

About 505 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Texas average.

How long do results take near South Mountain, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can a physical exam show whether I have an STD?

An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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