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STD Testing in Tse Bonito, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in McKinley County have a rate of 506 per 100,000 residents. Whether you're preparing for a new relationship or managing ongoing health care in Tse Bonito, New Mexico, you'll find some places can test you same day while other options let you plan on your own schedule. We list the options below.

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STD testing near Tse Bonito, NM

4 testing options are listed for Tse Bonito, NM. The nearest, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, is about 7.4 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

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Fort Defiance Indian Hospital requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that single visit can cover rapid or conventional HIV testing, the full bacterial panel, herpes, TB, hepatitis B and C, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, PrEP, and vaccines, all at no charge.

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Every Test, Every Treatment, Zero Dollars

Sliding-scale fees are the norm at most safety-net clinics, a floor, not a ceiling. Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance charges nothing at all: testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP counseling, and HIV medical management are each provided at no cost, no income verification required.

PrEP Available and Managed On-Site

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, which means ongoing prevention doesn't require a separate specialist or a second system to navigate. The relationship stays in one place.

Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Not at a Referral

For anyone without a regular provider or paying out of pocket, the gap between a hepatitis C diagnosis and actual treatment is often where care stalls. Fort Defiance Indian Hospital closes that gap, treatment is provided on-site, by the same clinical team that runs the test.

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Address
Corner Of North 12 And North 7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
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
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Sonora Quest Laboratories

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Address
2450 East Show Low Lake Road, #3B, Show Low, AZ 114.5 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
5171 South Cub Lake Road, Show Low, AZ 114.7 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

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Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 127.4 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 Tse Bonito, NM

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 Tse Bonito, NM

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

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

  • Gallup Indian Medical Center

    516 East Nizhoni Boulevard 1st Floor South, Gallup, NM 87301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Rehoboth McKinley Christn/Clinical LAB

    1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Zuni PHS Hospital

    Box 467, Zuni, NM 87327

    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 Tse Bonito. 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 Tse Bonito, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 142 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tse Bonito. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 21 offer telehealth.

  • Linda Brown Trudel, MD

    Family medicine · Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ

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  • Sonya Shin, MD

    Infectious disease · 622 North 5th Street, Gallup, NM

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  • Rashida Mccain-Hall, MD

    Family medicine · 516 East Nizhoni Boulevard, Gallup, NM

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  • Haley Thun, MD

    Internal medicine · 516 East Nizhoni Boulevard, Gallup, NM

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  • Marcie Richmond, MD

    Family medicine · 2111 College Drive, Gallup, NM

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  • Christopher Hoover, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1900 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM

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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 Tse Bonito, NM

No pharmacy near Tse Bonito, NM 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 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 18 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 20 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • One Care Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sage Memorial Outpatient Pharmacy

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Tse Bonito, NM.

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 Tse Bonito, 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 McKinley County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in McKinley County, the county that includes Tse Bonito, compare with New Mexico 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.

#9 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 73% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, McKinley County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

McKinley County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = McKinley County vs the state average
Infection McKinley County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
505.8 348 cases ▼ 3%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
155.5 107 cases ▼ 8%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
69.8 48 cases ▲ 91%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
39.2 27 cases ▲ 117%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
127.9 88 cases ▲ 67%
76.6 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 McKinley County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in McKinley County, chlamydia has fallen from 698.2 to 505.8 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has fallen from 301.8 to 155.5 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 102.9 to 69.8 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Tse Bonito, NM

Adults uninsured
12.9%
No routine checkup
29.7%
No transportation
21%
Binge drinking
12.6%
Frequent mental distress
22.1%
Depression
21.7%
Below poverty line
32.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,217 : 1
McKinley County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 37.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 McKinley County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in McKinley County (2023)

People living with HIV
233 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
46 · PnR 4.33

McKinley County HIV care continuum (2023)

McKinley County recorded 10.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among McKinley County residents living with HIV, 86.5% are in care · 81% 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 McKinley County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tse Bonito, NM

NM 264 runs straight through Tse Bonito toward the clinics that serve this stretch of McKinley County, and getting to one means factoring in that drive rather than a quick errand between other stops. More people here rent than own, and with household sizes running close to four, a single trip to get tested often has to work around whoever else needs the car that day, whether that's for work, school, or picking up kids. Coordinating that ride matters more when most paychecks in a household are already stretched thin and gas or a missed shift carries real weight.

That math lands hardest on the younger adults in town, the ones in their early twenties and into their thirties who statistically face more exposure risk during these years than they will later on. When a household runs on one vehicle and one income, or on a work schedule tied to hours outside town, testing has to be plannable, not spontaneous. A clinic visit that requires a trip out along 264 is a bigger ask in a household where three or four people are sharing space, chores, and a single set of wheels. For a lot of families here, fitting in a test means fitting it into a week already built around someone else's shift, someone else's school day, or the one afternoon the car is free.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tse Bonito, NM

Walkability 7.23 / 20 · Below average

At 7.23/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tse Bonito 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 Tse Bonito, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 86515 snapshot

Residents
3,198
Median age
36.9
Median income
$43,152

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 86515 area around Tse Bonito: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tse Bonito alone.

Tse Bonito sits in McKinley County, ZIP 86515. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • NM 264 (New Mexico State Road 264)
  • AZ 264 (Arizona State Highway 264)

Reference

STD testing in Tse Bonito, NM: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 Mexico

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 Tse Bonito, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Gallup, NM?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Tse Bonito, NM without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance.

What's included in a full panel near Tse Bonito, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in McKinley County?

McKinley County reported ~506 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

Can I get PrEP near Tse Bonito, NM?

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 Mexico without a parent?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Tse Bonito, NM?

At-home kits mail to 86515: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Tse Bonito, NM?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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