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STD Testing in Star Lake, NY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In St. Lawrence County, gonorrhea rates are about 79% lower than the US average. If you're in Star Lake, New York for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh whether to use community clinics, which usually cost less, or private labs, which may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Star Lake, NY

4 testing options are listed for Star Lake, NY. The nearest, Clifton-Fine Hospital, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 1.0 miles

Clifton-Fine Hospital

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake works with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, and extends sliding-scale fees for those who need them. Appointments are required; the panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Panel

Clifton-Fine tests for herpes alongside hepatitis B and hepatitis C, infections that a four-pathogen panel leaves unexamined. Those additional results are produced within the same appointment structure, so a single scheduled visit generates a more complete clinical picture without splitting care across separate referral tracks.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through the Same Facility

When a hepatitis C antibody test returns reactive at Clifton-Fine, direct-acting antiviral therapy is managed on-site: prescribing, monitoring, and adherence counseling all sit within the hospital rather than requiring patients to establish care elsewhere. Medication adherence education is a named, staffed component of that treatment pathway.

Interpretation Is Staffed, Not Improvised

Clifton-Fine carries formal interpretation services for non-English languages as a standing operational resource, not a case-by-case arrangement. That staffing means clinical conversations about test results, treatment plans, and medication adherence proceed in the language the patient actually uses, with no lag introduced by sourcing outside help.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1014 Oswegatchie Trail, Star Lake, NY 13690
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
20053 Summit View Boulevard, Watertown, NY 13601 46.0 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 12 reviews
Address
929 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 46.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
1116 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 46.6 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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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 Star Lake, NY

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Star Lake, NY

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Star Lake, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
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  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
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  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

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 Star Lake, NY

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

  • Gouverneur Hospital Laboratory

    77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus

    214 King Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing 2 of the CLIA-certified labs in St. Lawrence County.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 33 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Star Lake. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • John Leuenberger, DO

    Family medicine · 9559 Main Street, Beaver Falls

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  • Nancy Girard, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 137 East Main Street, Gouverneur

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  • Payam Hadian, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 77 West Barnes Street, Gouverneur

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  • Kimberly Hadian, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 77 West Barney Street, Governed

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  • Edward Reason, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur

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  • Mallory Sprague, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 8 Gulf Road, Colton

    Call 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 Star Lake, NY

Compare the pharmacies closest to Star Lake, NY. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

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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 Star Lake, 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 St. Lawrence County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in St. Lawrence County, the county that includes Star Lake, compare with New York and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 47% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, St. Lawrence County vs New York vs U.S.

St. Lawrence County New York U.S. ▲▼ = St. Lawrence County vs the state average
Infection St. Lawrence County New York United States
Chlamydia
246.9 264 cases ▼ 56%
558.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
37.4 40 cases ▼ 84%
235.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.9 2 cases ▼ 87%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
0.9 1 cases ▼ 96%
23.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.9 2 cases ▼ 92%
25.2 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 St. Lawrence County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Lawrence County, chlamydia has risen from 220.3 to 246.9 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has risen from 25.8 to 37.4 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 0.9 to 1.9 per 100,000 (111%).

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 Star Lake, NY

Adults uninsured
5.9%
No routine checkup
15.5%
No transportation
8.1%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
22.1%
Below poverty line
28.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,831 : 1
St. Lawrence County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.03

Social Vulnerability Index · 71st 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 St. Lawrence County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in St. Lawrence County (2023)

People living with HIV
206 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
86

St. Lawrence County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among St. Lawrence County residents living with HIV, 46.3% are in care · 43.6% 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 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 St. Lawrence County tests for syphilis.

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

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About Star Lake, NY

Maple Mountain country runs quiet through most of the week, the kind of place where a one-car household and a long stretch of NY 3 stand between most residents and any appointment worth making. That practical reality shapes everything from grocery runs to healthcare, and STI screening is no exception. With two-thirds of households here owning their homes and a median property value well below state norms, Star Lake reads as a deeply rooted community, but low housing costs also signal constrained budgets, and a typical rent around $538 a month leaves little cushion for out-of-pocket medical visits that feel optional until they aren't. Less than half of residents participate in the labor force, yet unemployment is remarkably low, which suggests many households run on fixed or part-time income rather than flexible nine-to-five schedules.

The options listed on this page span the region, so matching one to a realistic travel window matters more than it would somewhere with transit. Roughly half of adults here are married, households average around two and a half people, and that close-knit scale means a single undetected case can move quickly through a network. The most straightforward next step is picking a listed clinic, checking whether NY 3 puts it within range on a day you're already heading out, and booking before the week fills in.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Star Lake, NY

Walkability 5.72 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Star Lake 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Star Lake, New York, EasySTD

ZIP 13690 snapshot

Residents
651
Median age
49.8
Median income
$58,611

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 13690 area around Star Lake: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Star Lake alone.

Star Lake sits in St. Lawrence County, ZIP 13690. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Maple Mountain
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Streeter Mountain
  • Panther Mountain
  • Colton Hill
  • Blue Mountain

Major routes

  • NY 3 (State Route 3)

Reference

STD testing in Star Lake, NY: screening, costs & privacy

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

Group Tests How 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 Star Lake-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Star Lake 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 New York Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on New York 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 New York, 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)

New York 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 New York

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 Star Lake, NY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Star Lake, NY?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Star Lake, NY?

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

Can I get tested in Star Lake, NY without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Star Lake, NY?

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

How common is chlamydia in St. Lawrence County?

St. Lawrence County reported ~247 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New York average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New York without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Star Lake, NY?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Star Lake, NY?

At-home kits mail to 13690: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Star Lake, NY?

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

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.

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