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

Syphilis in Jones County runs about 24% higher than the US average. If you are preparing for a new relationship in Stamford, Texas or managing ongoing care, consider your options for STI testing. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. We list options below.

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STD testing near Stamford, TX

5 testing options are listed for Stamford, TX. The nearest, Texas Department of State Health Services, is about 22.2 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.

Closest to you 22.2 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Anson delivers gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections when needed, alongside HIV and hepatitis testing, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and family planning. All at no fee, by appointment.

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Every Test and Vaccine Carries Zero Cost

Every service at this clinic (testing, treatment, and vaccination) is provided at no charge. That means the scope of what someone pursues isn't shaped by what they can afford to add to the visit.

Spanish Is a Staffed Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at this clinic is delivered by staff who conduct the appointment in Spanish: history, results, and treatment discussion happen directly, without an intermediary channel in the conversation.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Extends the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, this clinic tests for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C, so a single visit can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave unexamined.

Tests & treats
Address
2062 US Hwy 277 North, Anson, TX 79501
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 29.7 miles

Resource Care Community Health Center

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Resource Care Community Health Center in Albany screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee adjusted for everyone; appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit. Care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care, Not Arranged After the Fact

Many clinics handle Spanish by patching something together once you arrive, a workaround that puts the burden on the patient at exactly the wrong moment. At Resource Care Community Health Center, Spanish-language care is built into how the clinic operates, so nothing gets lost between what you say and what gets documented.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Included, No Second Visit

Leaving hepatitis B or C off a panel means a separate appointment elsewhere, another co-pay, another wait, another chance for a gap to go unaddressed. Resource Care Community Health Center tests for both alongside the standard bacterial and HIV panel, so a complete picture comes from a single visit to Albany.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
725 Pate Street, Albany, TX 76430
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
4150 Southwest Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 42.2 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 – 1:00 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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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
4530 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606 43.2 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 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 3.1 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
8 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 44.4 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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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 Stamford, 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 Stamford, TX

The nearest testing center is about 22 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Stamford, 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 Stamford, TX

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

  • Haskell Memorial Hospital

    1 North Avenue North, Haskell, TX 79521

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Anson General Hospital Laboratory

    101 Avenue J, Anson, TX 79501

    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 Stamford. 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 Stamford, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 4 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Stamford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Stamford, TX

No pharmacy near Stamford, 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Stamford, 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 Stamford, 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 Jones County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Jones County, the county that includes Stamford, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#218 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 14% of the state

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

Jones County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Jones County vs the state average
Infection Jones County Texas United States
Chlamydia
157 32 cases ▼ 68%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
49.1 10 cases ▼ 72%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
19.6 4 cases ▲ 31%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
78.5 16 cases ▲ 197%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
171.7 35 cases ▲ 288%
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 Jones County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Jones County, chlamydia has fallen from 274.6 to 157 per 100,000 (43%), gonorrhea has fallen from 117 to 49.1 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.1 to 19.6 per 100,000 (284%).

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 Stamford, TX

Adults uninsured
23.1%
No routine checkup
23.4%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
19.2%
Depression
23.8%
Below poverty line
25.1%
Primary-care ratio
9,937 : 1
Jones County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Jones County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Jones County (2023)

People living with HIV
328 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
18cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
67 · PnR 0.67

Jones County HIV care continuum (2023)

Jones County recorded 100.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Jones County residents living with HIV, 40.7% are in care · 37% 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 Jones County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Stamford, TX

A Saturday morning at Lake Stamford Park (fishing, a picnic, or just the quiet of the water) is the kind of pause that lets people think through what they've been putting off. For young adults in Stamford who've been meaning to get tested, that mental space can be the moment that turns intention into action. STI testing in and around Stamford is available through clinics listed on this page, and the straightforward approach here matches the town's character: people tend to stay, build lives, and value straightforward dealings with their neighbors and their doctors. The cost of living in Stamford keeps testing affordable, which removes one barrier.

Another is the reality that many residents have long-standing relationships with local providers, relationships built on trust and the understanding that what happens in a clinic stays there. For young adults navigating intimate health questions, that continuity of care and genuine confidentiality can make the difference between delay and follow-through. Whether someone is new to the area or has roots here going back decades, testing is framed as routine health maintenance, not crisis intervention. The clinics and urgent-care facilities serving Stamford treat screening as a normal part of staying well, without fanfare or judgment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Stamford, TX

Walkability 5.16 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Stamford 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 Stamford, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79521 snapshot

Residents
3,470
Median age
44.2
Median income
$61,609

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79521 area around Stamford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Stamford alone.

Stamford sits in Jones County, ZIP 79521. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lake Stamford Park

Reference

STD testing in Stamford, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Jones 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 Stamford-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 Stamford 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 Stamford, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Stamford, TX?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Is there free STD testing near Stamford, TX?

Yes, Texas Department of State Health Services (22.2 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Stamford, 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 Jones County?

About 157 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

What samples are used for STD testing near Stamford, TX?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

Should I test even without symptoms yet?

Absolutely; screening is designed for the symptom-free stage, just wait until the window period closes.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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