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STD Testing in St. Stephen, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Berkeley County run about 36% higher than the US average. Living in St. Stephen, South Carolina, you may want STI testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. We list your options below.

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STD testing near St. Stephen, SC

5 testing options are listed for St. Stephen, SC. The nearest, HopeHealth, is about 12.7 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 12.7 miles

HopeHealth

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews

HopeHealth in Greeleyville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, and every service carries no fee out of pocket. An appointment is required.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

Cash-pay care, no regular provider, no insurance card in your wallet. HopeHealth is built to absorb those situations entirely. Treatment, vaccines, testing: the sliding scale reaches all the way to zero, and no service is excluded from that floor.

Hepatitis C Testing Beyond the Basic Bacterial Panel

Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are the floor at most STI clinics. Hepatitis C is where the panel typically stops expanding. At HopeHealth, hepatitis C testing is included alongside HIV, giving the full picture in a single appointment rather than requiring a separate clinical visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
86 North Main Street, Greeleyville, SC 29056
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 – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
149 Saint James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445 28.5 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
1203 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 33.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Address
105A Harth Place, Summerville, SC 29485 33.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
3825 Faber Place Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 38.7 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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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 St. Stephen, SC

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 St. Stephen, SC

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to St. Stephen, 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 St. Stephen, SC

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

  • Adma BIO Centers Georgia

    214 St James Avenue, Suite 140-A, Goose Creek, SC 29445

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Epiphany Dermatology of South Carolina

    208 Brighton Park Boulevard, Summerville, SC 29486

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Roper ST Francis Hospital - Berkeley

    100 Callen Boulevard, Summerville, SC 29486

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 76 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of St. Stephen. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 21 offer telehealth.

  • David Rodgers, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1401 Main Street, Bonneau

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  • Paula Orr, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 730 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner

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  • Robert Oliverio, MD

    Internal medicine · 730 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner

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  • John Davis, MD

    Internal medicine · 730 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner

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  • Edward Jones, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 115 Executive Parkway, Moncks Corner

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  • Charles Effiong, MD

    Internal medicine · 106 West Main Street, Moncks Corner

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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 St. Stephen, SC

No pharmacy near St. Stephen, SC 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.

  • Santee Drug Center

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hopehealth Pharmacy Greeleyville

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kerr Drug 615

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to St. Stephen, SC.

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 St. Stephen, 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 Berkeley County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Berkeley County, the county that includes St. Stephen, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#28 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Berkeley County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Berkeley County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Berkeley County vs the state average
Infection Berkeley County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
543.5 1,387 cases ▼ 11%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
155.2 396 cases ▼ 30%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
13.7 35 cases ▼ 21%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11 28 cases ▼ 41%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.2 44 cases ▲ 47%
11.7 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 Berkeley County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Berkeley County, chlamydia has risen from 459.8 to 543.5 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has fallen from 204.9 to 155.2 per 100,000 (24%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 9.1 to 13.7 per 100,000 (51%).

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 St. Stephen, SC

Adults uninsured
15.6%
No routine checkup
16.4%
No transportation
15.4%
Binge drinking
10.9%
Frequent mental distress
18.9%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
26.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,035 : 1
Berkeley County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 54th 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 Berkeley County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Berkeley County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
239 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
40cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
57.4%

Berkeley County HIV care continuum (2023)

Berkeley County recorded 18.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Berkeley County residents living with HIV, 79.6% are in care · 57.3% 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 Berkeley County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About St. Stephen, SC

St. Stephen's rhythm moves at the pace of its working people: those clocking shifts at the mills and warehouses, the retirees settling into quieter routines, the young adults finding their footing in jobs that demand early starts and steady hands. Life here centers on what you can afford and who you trust. When a young person in St. Stephen needs confidential STI screening, the same practicality applies: find a clinic, get tested, move forward without fanfare.

The testing sites and providers listed on this page serve that straightforward need, with hours and locations that fit around work schedules and family obligations. Confidentiality in a town where extended families often live under one roof or nearby isn't invisible, it's simply how clinics operate. Your results belong to you alone. Many of the younger residents here, whether they work locally or commute further, use testing as routine care: something you do to know your status, discuss findings with a partner if relevant, and take next steps if needed. St.

Stephen's affordability means cost shouldn't block access. Clinics in and around St. Stephen offer sliding scales, insurance billing, and cash options. Whether you're new to sexual health screening or returning for regular checks, the practical support is there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in St. Stephen, SC

Walkability 4.74 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.74/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in St. Stephen 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 St. Stephen, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29479 snapshot

Residents
6,287
Median age
41.7
Median income
$48,245

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29479 area around St. Stephen: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not St. Stephen alone.

St. Stephen sits in Berkeley County, ZIP 29479. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 52 (Byrnes Drive)

Reference

STD testing in St. Stephen, SC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Berkeley County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under South Carolina 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 St. Stephen-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 St. Stephen 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 South Carolina

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

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

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 St. Stephen, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in St. Stephen, SC, what now?

Nearest is HopeHealth, about 12.7 mi away; 2 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 29479 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near St. Stephen, SC?

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

Can I get tested in St. Stephen, SC without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near St. Stephen, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Berkeley County?

Berkeley County reported ~544 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

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

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near St. Stephen, SC?

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

Can young people get tested confidentially?

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

What's the difference between PrEP and PEP?

PrEP is taken before exposure to prevent HIV; PEP is emergency medicine started within 72 hours after a possible exposure.

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