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

In Taylor County, new HIV diagnoses are about 34% lower than the US average. In Trent, Texas, STI testing is an option whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind. Local clinics offer professional support and quick treatment and at-home kits let you test on your own time and mail in a sample. The options listed below are one place to start.

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STD testing near Trent, TX

4 testing options are listed for Trent, TX. The nearest, Resource Care Community Health Center, is about 6.6 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.

Community health center 6.6 miles

Resource Care Community Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 244 reviews

Resource Care Community Health Center in Merkel runs on a fee schedule that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering a panel that spans HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required, with services available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Carries Into Treatment Decisions

Spanish is a working clinical language at Resource Care, which means the exchange between patient and provider (weighing symptoms, interpreting results, deciding on treatment) happens directly, without relay. That directness shapes what a patient actually understands and acts on leaving the visit.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Integrated Into the Standard Visit

The panel at Resource Care includes antibody testing for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside the bacterial and viral STI workup. Hepatitis C reactive results move into on-site clinical management rather than a separate referral pathway, keeping monitoring and next steps within the same provider relationship.

Tests & treats
Address
217 Edwards Street, Merkel, TX 79536
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
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
4150 Southwest Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 20.9 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 – 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
4530 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606 22.0 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
8 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 23.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Trent, 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 Trent, TX

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

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

  • Clinical Pathology Associates

    1150 North 18th Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79601

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Express ER

    4157 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79605

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Hendrick Regional Laboratories

    1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601

    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 Trent. 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 Trent, TX who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 167 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Trent. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 55 offer telehealth.

  • Charles Anderson, MD

    OB-GYN · 301 Jenny George Lane, Sweetwater

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  • Robert Eaker, MD

    Family medicine · 301 Jenny George Lane, Sweetwater

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  • Rebecca Burson, MD

    Family medicine · 201 East Arizona Avenue, Sweetwater

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  • Arnold Fikkert, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 4934 South 7th Street, Abilene

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  • Victor Estevez Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 4934 South 7th Street, Abilene

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  • Eugene Hudman, MD

    Internal medicine · 4716 South 14th Street, Abilene

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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 Trent, TX

No pharmacy near Trent, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Merkel Drug Company

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Maloney Prescription Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Rolling Plains Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Medicine Place

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Trent, 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 Trent, 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 Taylor County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Taylor County, the county that includes Trent, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#71 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 72% of the state

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

Taylor County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Taylor County vs the state average
Infection Taylor County Texas United States
Chlamydia
401.8 590 cases ▼ 18%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
91.3 134 cases ▼ 48%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.7 26 cases ▲ 18%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.1 28 cases ▼ 28%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
47.7 70 cases ▲ 8%
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 Taylor County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Taylor County, chlamydia has fallen from 462.3 to 401.8 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 230.4 to 91.3 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.6 to 17.7 per 100,000 (216%).

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 Trent, TX

Adults uninsured
13.2%
No routine checkup
24.2%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
23.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,493 : 1
Taylor County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Taylor County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Taylor County (2023)

People living with HIV
218 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
11cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
36.5%

Taylor County HIV care continuum (2023)

Taylor County recorded 9.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Taylor County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 73.3% 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 Taylor County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Trent, TX

Heading out from Trent on the highway, residents often find themselves juggling busy lives, with many young adults in their late teens and twenties balancing work, social lives, and personal responsibilities. With a strong presence of homeowners, families, and married couples, Trent has a distinct community feel.

The area's rural spread and lower housing costs mean that households can afford more space, with many families enjoying larger homes and yards. However, for those who rent, the typical monthly rent can be a significant expense. Many households have a comfortable income, with a notable share earning higher incomes. The local workforce is largely engaged, with a strong labor-force participation rate.

For those living in Trent, getting tested can be a challenge, but the range of options listed here makes it possible to find a convenient time and place that fits into a busy schedule, whether you're heading to work on the outskirts or grabbing a coffee downtown near Main.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Trent, TX

Walkability 4.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Trent generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Trent, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 79561 snapshot

Residents
556
Median age
49
Median income
$80,000

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 79561 area around Trent: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Trent alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Taylor 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 Trent-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 Trent 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 Trent, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Trent, TX, what now?

Nearest is Resource Care Community Health Center, about 6.6 mi away; 4 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 79561 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Trent, TX?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Taylor County?

Taylor County reported ~402 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near Trent, TX?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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