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

The rate of gonorrhea in El Paso County is 23% lower than the US average. If you have a risk factor or test regularly, you can select from full-service clinics and at-home kits in Tornillo, Texas. Some clinics are flexible, while others (including home kits) allow you to plan as you prefer. Your options are listed below.

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STD testing near Tornillo, TX

6 testing options are listed for Tornillo, TX. The nearest, Centro San Vicente San Elizario, is about 14.5 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 14.5 miles

Centro San Vicente San Elizario

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Centro San Vicente San Elizario, in San Elizario, carries federal qualification that ties its STI screening fees directly to patient income. Meaning anyone paying cash or between coverage gaps pays what their budget allows. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, no appointment needed.

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Address
13017 Perico Drive, San Elizario, TX 79849
Website
Community health center 14.9 miles

San Elizario Satellite Clinic

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Rated 2.1 out of 5 from 34 reviews

San Elizario Satellite Clinic, serving San Elizario, earns its federally qualified designation by tying fees to income. No one is turned away because of cost. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with what you pay scaled to what you earn.

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Address
12101 Socorro Road, San Elizario, TX 79849
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
13650 Eastlake, El Paso, TX 79928 19.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 225 reviews
Address
13034 Eastlake Boulevard, Horizon City, TX 79928 19.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Address
8623 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907 23.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 317 reviews
Address
1550 North Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79936 23.7 miles away
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
  • 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 Tornillo, TX

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

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At-home STD testing in Tornillo, TX

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tornillo, 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 Tornillo, TX

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

  • Gastrocare of EL Paso Diagnostics Laboratory

    1393 George Dieter, Suite C, El Paso, TX 79936

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Nova DX Sciences

    4321 North Mesa St Suite D, El Paso, TX 79902

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • EL Paso Children's Hospital

    4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 163 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tornillo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 45 offer telehealth.

  • Jose Zamudio, MD

    OB-GYN · 11450 Gateway North Boulevard, El Paso

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  • Jose Marin, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 500 Peyton Hills Drive, El Paso

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  • Juan Carlos Hernandez Garcia, MD

    Family medicine · 13650 Eastlake Boulevard, Horizon City

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  • Chukwuma Osuagwu, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 13001 Eastlake Boulevard, El Paso

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  • Mustafa Moazam, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 14470 Horizon Blvd J, Horizon City

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  • Edgardo Colon-Pineiro, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 13791 Horizon Boulevard, Horizon City

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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 Tornillo, TX

No pharmacy near Tornillo, 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.

  • Advant Edge Pharmacy 00002

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Socorro Family Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Tornillo, 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 Tornillo, 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 El Paso County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in El Paso County, the county that includes Tornillo, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state

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

El Paso County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = El Paso County vs the state average
Infection El Paso County Texas United States
Chlamydia
588.9 5,123 cases ▲ 20%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
137.5 1,196 cases ▼ 22%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18 157 cases ▲ 20%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
23.8 207 cases ▼ 10%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
49.9 434 cases ▲ 13%
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 El Paso County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in El Paso County, chlamydia has risen from 507.1 to 588.9 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has risen from 136.3 to 137.5 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.2 to 18 per 100,000 (246%).

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 Tornillo, TX

Adults uninsured
43.2%
No routine checkup
27.3%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
20.5%
Depression
21.5%
Below poverty line
28.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,014 : 1
El Paso County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 El Paso County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in El Paso County (2023)

People living with HIV
393 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
155cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
61%

El Paso County HIV care continuum (2023)

El Paso County recorded 21.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among El Paso County residents living with HIV, 70.6% are in care · 63.7% 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 El Paso County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Tornillo, TX

The streets around Risinger Park are mostly owner-occupied households (multigenerational ones, given how large the typical family here runs) and that stability shapes daily life in ways that also shape when and whether health appointments actually happen. With fewer than half of residents in the labor force and unemployment running notably higher than state averages, many people are managing stretched budgets and irregular schedules simultaneously. Rent here is strikingly low compared to the rest of Texas, which keeps households anchored, but low home values and limited high-earning households mean discretionary spending on health visits stays tight. For younger adults still establishing themselves, the crowd in their late teens and twenties who face the steepest odds for STIs nationally, that cost pressure is real, and a $20 co-pay can genuinely pause a decision that should be easy.

Still, with options listed on this page, the practical advantage isn't just the count. It's the range. Different hours, different fee structures, different distances from M F Aguilera Road mean a household in the Risinger Park neighborhood has a realistic shot at finding one appointment that fits without rearranging everything around it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tornillo, TX

Walkability 5.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tornillo 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 Tornillo, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79853 snapshot

Residents
2,964
Median age
35.6
Median income
$46,767

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79853 area around Tornillo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tornillo alone.

Tornillo sits in El Paso County, ZIP 79853. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Risinger Park

Major routes

  • TX 20 (Alameda Avenue)
  • FM 3380 (M F Aguilera Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in El Paso 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 Tornillo-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 Tornillo 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 Tornillo, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Tornillo, TX?

Centro San Vicente San Elizario, about 14.5 mi away, with 6 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Tornillo, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Tornillo, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in El Paso County?

El Paso County reported ~589 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

How long do results take near Tornillo, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Tornillo, TX?

At-home kits mail to 79853: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

Which HIV test is best?

Lab-based 4th-generation and NAT tests are most sensitive early on; rapid tests are also very reliable after the window.

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