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STD Testing in Stirling City, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Butte County run 27% lower than the US average. If you live in Stirling City, California, and want to get tested whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, consider your options: local clinics may bill insurance, or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs often allow you to pay a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Stirling City, CA

6 testing options are listed for Stirling City, CA. The nearest, Ampla Health, is about 6.7 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 6.7 miles

Ampla Health

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Ampla Health in Magalia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to all payers, Medicaid and Medicare included, with an appointment required to be seen.

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Spanish Spoken Here, Interpretation Beyond

Many clinics hand off language access to an external service, a voice on a phone that neither party chose. At Ampla Health, Spanish is spoken directly by staff, and interpretation is available for other languages without routing the conversation through a removed third party.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Where You Already Are

Skipping herpes or hepatitis testing means a second appointment, a second provider, and a gap between exposure and diagnosis. Ampla Health tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside the standard bacterial and HIV panel, so a single visit closes those gaps rather than opening new ones.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
14137 Lakeridge Court, Magalia, CA 95954
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 12.4 miles

Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 882 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Stirling City. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
5125 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Address
6460 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 95969 9.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 156 reviews
Address
670 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 19.6 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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 3.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
1166 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 20.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
670 Oro Dam Boulevard East, Oroville, CA 95965 28.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Stirling City, CA

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 Stirling City, CA

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Stirling City, 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 Stirling City, CA

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

  • Oroville Hospital Dept of Pathology

    2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA 95966

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Enloe Outpatient Center Laboratory

    888 Lakeside Village Commons, Chico, CA 95928

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Butte County Health Dept Laboratory

    695 Oleander Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 96 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Stirling City. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 36 offer telehealth.

  • Richard Thorp, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 6470 Pentz Road, Paradise

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  • Bryan Caudle, MD

    Family medicine · 5125 Skyway, Paradise

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  • Axle Maria Rafaelle Untalan, MD

    Internal medicine · 5125 Skyway, Paradise

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  • Tanya Layne, MD

    Family medicine · 888 Lakeside Vlg Cmns, Chico

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  • Celeste Reinking, MD

    Family medicine · 500 Cohasset Road, Chico

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  • Erika Clark, MD

    Internal medicine · 340 West East Avenue, Chico

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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 Stirling City, CA

No pharmacy near Stirling City, CA 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.

  • Lisa Family Pharmacy

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 6.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cobblestone Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 10 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Stirling City, CA.

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 Stirling City, 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 Butte County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Butte County, the county that includes Stirling City, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Butte County vs California vs U.S.

Butte County California U.S. ▲▼ = Butte County vs the state average
Infection Butte County California United States
Chlamydia
485.6 1,006 cases ▼ 1%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
131.8 273 cases ▼ 31%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
33.3 69 cases ▲ 104%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
18.3 38 cases ▼ 4%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
27 56 cases ▼ 42%
46.7 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 Butte County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Butte County, chlamydia has fallen from 534.9 to 485.6 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 209.3 to 131.8 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 44.9 to 33.3 per 100,000 (26%).

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 Stirling City, CA

Adults uninsured
6.9%
No routine checkup
24.5%
No transportation
8.4%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
25.6%
Below poverty line
14.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,707 : 1
Butte County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Butte County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Butte County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
15cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
16.8%

Butte County HIV care continuum (2023)

Butte County recorded 8.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Butte County residents living with HIV, 83.4% are in care · 20.4% 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 Butte County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Stirling City, CA

Stirling City pulses with the rhythms of timber work, seasonal labor, and the kind of self-reliance that comes with mountain living. When people move through their twenties and thirties here (building trades, forestry, or simply making a life in the foothills near West China Point) health checkups often slip below the noise of daily demands. Confidential STI screening is available in and around Stirling City for those who need it, and the clinics listed on this page understand that a positive result stays between you and your provider, no exceptions. Young adults in particular benefit from routine testing that fits into a work schedule, whether that means a weekday lunch break or an evening appointment.

The isolation that sometimes comes with mountain towns can make people hesitant to walk into a local clinic, but the providers here have built their practices on discretion as standard, not exception. Getting tested is straightforward: find a site that works with your calendar, show up, and receive results without your workplace, family, or neighbors ever knowing you were screened. That separation between your private health and your public life is not negotiable here, it's how these services operate.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Stirling City, CA

Walkability 4.39 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Stirling City 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Stirling City, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95954 snapshot

Residents
8,488
Median age
47
Median income
$61,808

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95954 area around Stirling City: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Stirling City alone.

Stirling City sits in Butte County, ZIP 95954. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • West China Point
  • East China Point
  • Robley Point
  • Bald Mountain
  • Black Diamond Mine
  • Bald Mountain Lookout

Reference

STD testing in Stirling City, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Butte County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 Stirling City-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 Stirling City 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 California

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Stirling City, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Chico, CA?

Chico, CA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Stirling City, CA?

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

Can I get tested in Stirling City, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Stirling City, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Butte County?

Butte County reported ~486 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the California average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in California without a parent?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Stirling City, CA?

At-home kits mail to 95954: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Stirling City, CA?

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.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

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