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

Live Oak County reports about 17 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you live in Three Rivers, Texas and want to get tested whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, consider whether you prefer the convenience of an at-home kit or the immediate care of a clinic. Your options are listed below.

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STD testing near Three Rivers, TX

6 testing options are listed for Three Rivers, TX. The nearest, Atascosa Health Center, is about 0.2 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.

Community health center 0.2 miles

Atascosa Health Center

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Atascosa Health Center, in Three Rivers, functions as a community health center where STI care sits alongside family planning and TB management under the same clinical roof. Appointments are required; the standard panel covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections on a sliding-scale fee. With Spanish-language care throughout.

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Spanish Delays Nothing Here

Without Spanish spoken fluently at the point of care, a positive result can stall: questions go unanswered, follow-up gets skipped, and an otherwise treatable infection lingers. At Atascosa Health Center, clinical staff communicate directly in Spanish, so nothing between diagnosis and treatment gets lost in translation.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Panel

The typical STI clinic tests for the bacterial four and HIV, then stops. Atascosa Health Center runs hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the standard panel, and for hepatitis A and B, vaccination is available on the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
300 East Martin Street, Three Rivers, TX 78071
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
Community health center 0.5 miles

Live Oak Community Health Center

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews

Live Oak Community Health Center in Three Rivers welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
105 East Thornton, Three Rivers, TX 78071
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
200 West Fm 351, Beeville, TX 78102 25.7 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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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
2151 West Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton, TX 78064 38.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
2000 Drive Northwest Atkinson Boulevard, Alice, TX 78332 48.9 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
509 North Texas Boulevard, Alice, TX 78332 49.6 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 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 Three Rivers, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Three Rivers, TX

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Three Rivers, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Three Rivers, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 20 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Three Rivers. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 offer telehealth.

  • Rachel Dockery, MD

    Family medicine · 300 East Martin Street, Three Rivers

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  • Christian Okpalo, MD

    Internal medicine · 1211 East Houston Street, Beeville

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  • Drew Smithers, DO

    Family medicine · 1500 East Houston Street, Beeville

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  • Joseph Larakers, MD

    Family medicine · 302 South Hillside Drive, Beeville

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  • Julia Krause-Castaneda, MD

    Family medicine · 1602 East Houston C, Beeville

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  • Steven Dayton, MD

    Family medicine · 1602 East Houston St C, Beeville

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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 Three Rivers, TX

No pharmacy near Three Rivers, 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.

  • Campbell Drug Store

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Schulz & Wroten Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 27 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 27 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 27 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Moore's City Drug

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Three Rivers, 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 Three Rivers, 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 Live Oak County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Live Oak County, the county that includes Three Rivers, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#103 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 59% of the state

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

Live Oak County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Live Oak County vs the state average
Infection Live Oak County Texas United States
Chlamydia
336.7 39 cases ▼ 32%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
129.5 15 cases ▼ 27%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.3 2 cases ▲ 15%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.6 1 cases ▼ 67%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.3 2 cases ▼ 61%
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 Live Oak County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 48% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Live Oak County, chlamydia has risen from 264.7 to 336.7 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has risen from 35.3 to 129.5 per 100,000 (267%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.8 to 17.3 per 100,000 (97%).

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 Three Rivers, TX

Adults uninsured
30.6%
No routine checkup
30.4%
Binge drinking
18.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
20.9%
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 90th 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 Live Oak County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Live Oak County (2023)

People living with HIV
129 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
100

Live Oak County HIV care continuum (2023)

Live Oak County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Live Oak County residents living with HIV, 41.7% are in care · 41.7% 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 Live Oak County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Three Rivers, TX

A trip down North Harborth Avenue to pick up groceries or meet someone at Kopplin Park is part of the weekly rhythm in Three Rivers. That same stretch of town also connects residents to testing clinics and urgent care facilities where confidential STI screening happens without fanfare or lengthy waits. Young adults here, a steady presence in the community, often find that getting tested fits naturally into their lives when they know where to go and what to expect. Three Rivers residents tend toward close family structures and shared households, which can make privacy feel like something worth protecting deliberately.

Testing sites and clinics listed on this page understand this dynamic; they're set up so that your visit and your results stay yours alone, without assumptions about notification or follow-up conversations that might drift into family circles. The cost of living in Three Rivers keeps healthcare accessible, and that extends to STI testing. Whether you're between jobs, starting something new, or simply want routine screening as part of taking care of yourself, the clinics and providers available in and around Three Rivers don't require you to navigate insurance hurdles or travel far to get answers.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Three Rivers, TX

Walkability 7.32 / 20 · Below average

At 7.32/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78071 snapshot

Residents
3,478
Median age
40.6
Median income
$44,910

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78071 area around Three Rivers: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Three Rivers alone.

Three Rivers sits in Live Oak County, ZIP 78071. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Kopplin Park
  • Aristeo Ponce Park
  • Jessy Franklin Gray
  • Felix Longoria
  • Montgomery Park
  • First State Bank Building

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Rio Vista Estates

Major routes

  • TX 72 (King David Drive)
  • US 281 (North Harborth Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Three Rivers, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Live Oak 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 Three Rivers-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 Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Beeville, TX instead?

Possibly, Beeville, TX is close; compare it by distance against Atascosa Health Center.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Three Rivers, TX without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Three Rivers, 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 Live Oak County?

About 337 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can trich be treated?

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

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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