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STD Testing in Tenafly, NJ: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Bergen County run about 55% lower than the US average. If it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Tenafly, New Jersey, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs have a flat self-pay price. See the list below to weigh your options.

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STD testing near Tenafly, NJ

9 testing options are listed for Tenafly, NJ. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 1.6 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.

1.9 miles

Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews

Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey in Englewood requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid and most insurance, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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Spanish and Interpreted Care, Start to Finish

The clinic conducts appointments in Spanish and arranges interpretation for other languages, which means clinical conversations (about symptoms, treatment choices, and next steps) happen in the language a person speaks at home rather than across a language gap.

Title X Funds Confidential Minor Care Directly

As a Title X-funded site, the clinic is legally required to keep family planning services for minors confidential. Not as a policy preference, but as a statutory obligation built into its federal designation. That funding also underwrites the sliding-scale structure across the full patient panel.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site, No Outside Provider Needed

For someone paying cash or without an established primary care relationship, Planned Parenthood Englewood carries both PrEP and PEP in-house: prescribing, managing, and monitoring the medications directly so that prevention isn't contingent on locating a willing outside prescriber first.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
46 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 2.5 miles

North Hudson Community Action

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 338 reviews

North Hudson Community Action in Englewood requires an appointment, and that single visit covers rapid HIV testing, the standard bacterial panel, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, plus hepatitis screening. All on a sliding-scale fee adjusted to income, with Spanish-language care available throughout.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Spanish is a full clinical language at North Hudson: not a supplement but the medium through which providers take history, explain results, and counsel on treatment. For patients whose medical vocabulary exists in Spanish, that means no compression of clinical detail at any point in the visit.

Title X Covers Confidential Care for Minors

As a Title X-designated site, North Hudson is legally bound to provide confidential family planning services to minors: meaning contraception counseling, STI testing, and related care are delivered without parental disclosure as a matter of federal program mandate, not clinic preference.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Bacterial Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, the panel at North Hudson is staffed to test for hepatitis A, B, and C in the same appointment. Three distinct pathogens with separate transmission routes and clinical implications, each screened on-site rather than sent to a separate referral pathway.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
197 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
2.9 miles

Sylvan Infectious Diseases

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Sylvan Infectious Diseases in Englewood Cliffs tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a fee-based model that accepts Medicare and most insurance. Appointments required. Care is delivered in Korean.

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Korean-Language Care From First Visit Forward

Sylvan Infectious Diseases carries out the entire clinical encounter in Korean (history, counseling, treatment planning, and medication adherence education) without a separate translation layer. For a Korean-speaking patient managing ongoing HIV care, a new hepatitis diagnosis, or a PrEP prescription, that means every clinical conversation happens in the language of the chart and the conversation at once.

PrEP at Sylvan means an infectious disease physician handles initial HIV and renal screening, writes the prescription, and schedules the follow-up labs required every three months. PEP is similarly managed in-house: the prescribing physician tracks adherence through the 28-day course and addresses tolerability issues without handing the case off.

Hepatitis C Treatment Completed at Sylvan

A positive hepatitis C antibody result that requires a referral to a separate gastroenterologist or liver specialist means weeks of scheduling, a second intake, and a real gap before antiviral therapy begins. At Sylvan Infectious Diseases, an infectious disease physician moves directly from the confirmatory RNA test to prescribing direct-acting antivirals, keeping treatment on a single clinical timeline.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
400 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 108 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 2.9 miles

Sun River Health

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 135 reviews

Sun River Health in Yonkers covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, and HIV testing, treating confirmed bacterial infections the same visit. All on a sliding scale, with appointments required.

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Every Service Runs on a Zero-Dollar Basis

Whether someone is managing PrEP adherence, working through TB treatment, or picking up hepatitis C care, Sun River Health delivers the full scope without a bill attached. For anyone paying cash and carrying the full cost of ongoing STI-related care, that standing policy absorbs what would otherwise compound into a serious financial barrier.

ASL on Staff Closes the Untreated Gap

Without direct ASL access, a Deaf patient typically loses the appointment to scheduling friction or miscommunication, and an untreated bacterial STI or an interrupted PrEP prescription follows. Sun River Health in Yonkers carries ASL on staff alongside Spanish and broader interpretation services, so that gap doesn't open.

PrEP and PEP Managed With Ongoing Adherence Support

Sun River Health prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP, pairing each with dedicated medication adherence education and counseling. A structured layer that keeps dosing consistent over time. For uninsured patients, PrEP coverage is available, removing the cost obstacle that most frequently interrupts long-term prevention.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
503 South Broadway, Suite 210 Yonkers, NY 10705
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 3.0 miles

Saint Josephs Medical Center

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 437 reviews

Saint Josephs Medical Center in Yonkers requires an appointment and covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Beyond Basic Translation

Many clinics offer a Spanish speaker at the front desk and little else beyond that point. At Saint Josephs Medical Center, Spanish carries through the clinical encounter itself (counseling, treatment decisions, medication education) so nothing essential gets lost between languages when it matters most.

Truvada and Descovy Available Through Ongoing PrEP Management

Saint Josephs Medical Center prescribes PrEP, including Truvada and Descovy, alongside ongoing medication adherence counseling that keeps dosing consistent over time. PEP is also available for prevention, meaning both the long-term and short-term pharmaceutical options are managed within the same practice.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment Stay at Saint Josephs

Without on-site treatment, a hepatitis C diagnosis typically means a second referral, a new provider relationship, and weeks of delay before antiviral therapy begins. During which the virus continues its work on the liver. Saint Josephs Medical Center in Yonkers treats hepatitis C directly, so a confirmed diagnosis moves into a treatment plan without that gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
75 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website

Free tool · not a clinic

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 Tenafly, NJ

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 STD testing in Tenafly, NJ

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tenafly, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Tenafly, NJ

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

  • New Bridge Medical Center

    230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Rheumatology Assocs of North Jersey

    1415 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Xpressdx

    299 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tenafly. 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.

Clinicians near Tenafly, NJ who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 11,674 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tenafly. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4,294 offer telehealth.

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.

Pharmacies near Tenafly, NJ

No pharmacy near Tenafly, NJ 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Drug Fair of Englewood

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hudson Drug

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Cresskill Pharmacy

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Buckley's Drug Store

    2.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 2.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Tenafly, NJ.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Tenafly, 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.

STDs & HIV in Bergen County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bergen County, the county that includes Tenafly, compare with New Jersey and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 21 New Jersey counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bergen County vs New Jersey vs U.S.

Bergen County New Jersey U.S. ▲▼ = Bergen County vs the state average
Infection Bergen County New Jersey United States
Chlamydia
236.3 2,263 cases ▼ 38%
384.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
57.5 551 cases ▼ 47%
109.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6 44 cases ▼ 43%
8.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.1 68 cases ▼ 32%
10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.8 84 cases ▼ 45%
16 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 Bergen County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bergen County, chlamydia has risen from 197.8 to 236.3 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has risen from 47.3 to 57.5 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.6 to 4.6 per 100,000.

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 Tenafly, NJ

Adults uninsured
6.8%
Bergen County
No routine checkup
23.4%
Bergen County
Primary-care ratio
882 : 1
Bergen County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Bergen County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bergen County (2023)

People living with HIV
237 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
50cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
39.7%

Bergen County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bergen County recorded 6.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bergen County residents living with HIV, 70.2% are in care · 64.7% 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 Bergen County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tenafly, NJ

Tryon Park and the streets fanning off CR 72 are where Tenafly's younger adults tend to settle, often sharing households in a borough where average family size runs well above the national norm and nearly four in five residents own their homes. That ownership rate, paired with a typical home value well into six figures, reflects a community where life here is built for the long term, not in transition. Yet young adults still forming relationships, navigating new partnerships, or simply overdue for routine care can find that the same stability that defines Tenafly for families doesn't automatically make a clinic appointment easier to keep. Tenafly's workforce participation rate means many residents are logging full schedules, and with more than seven in ten households earning above six figures, out-of-pocket costs may feel less prohibitive than in neighboring areas.

Still, cost is only one part of the equation. Bergen County's STI picture is shaped partly by how many people in their late teens and twenties live here relative to the broader adult population. That share is smaller than in denser urban settings, but the clinical need is real and routine. Because Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue don't put a clinic at every corner, knowing in advance which listed option is closest, and whether it requires a drive into Englewood or beyond, is often what determines whether a screening appointment actually gets scheduled.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tenafly, NJ

Walkability 13.36 / 20 · Above average

Tenafly scores 13.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 9 STD & STI testing locations in Tenafly, New Jersey, EasySTD

Tenafly sits in Bergen County, ZIP 7670. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Theodore Roosevelt Monument
  • Woman's Club of Englewood
  • Camp Merritt Memorial Monument
  • Roosevelt Common
  • Huylers Beach
  • Canoe Beach

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Englewood
  • Tryon Park
  • Knickerbocker Park
  • Bergenfield
  • Dumont
  • West Englewood
  • Rugby Square
  • Surrey Lane Estates

Major routes

  • CR 72 (East Clinton Avenue)
  • CR 501 (Westervelt Avenue)

STD testing in Tenafly, NJ: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Tenafly 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 New Jersey

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

Two things that actually depend on New Jersey 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 Jersey, a minor can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment at any age, and to HIV testing at age 13 or older; a provider may notify a parent, and must do so where sexual assault is involved.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

New Jersey 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 Jersey

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Tenafly, NJ

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Tenafly, NJ?

There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Tenafly, NJ?

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

Can I get tested in Tenafly, NJ without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Tenafly, NJ?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bergen County?

Bergen County reported ~236 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Jersey average.

Can I get PrEP near Tenafly, NJ?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

Does painful urination mean I need a test?

It's a common STI symptom; test for chlamydia and gonorrhea and have a provider check you.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

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