STD Testing in Tyrone, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Tyrone, Pennsylvania, there are about 78% fewer cases of gonorrhea in Blair County than the US average. If you're in Tyrone for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can visit a clinic for immediate support or use an at-home kit for a flexible timeframe. This list below shows both options.
9 testing options are listed for Tyrone, PA. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 13.3 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.
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Community health center 13.3 miles
Umpc
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Umpc, in Altoona, schedules appointments for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, and Spanish-language care available throughout.
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Spanish Spoken by Staff, Not Routed Around
Many clinics hand off language access to an outside service that neither knows your chart nor stays on the line long enough. At Umpc, Spanish is a native capacity of the care itself: the conversation about symptoms, history, and next steps happens directly, in Spanish, with the people actually treating you.
Ryan White Funding Keeps HIV Care Continuous
Umpc carries Ryan White funding, which means HIV testing doesn't terminate at a result: it opens a pathway to ongoing, funded HIV treatment and management within the same system. For someone establishing care, that continuity is built into how the clinic operates.
Altoona Behavioral Health, in Altoona, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, making a single visit for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing affordable based on what patients actually earn.
Broad Top Area Medical Center in Alexandria runs STI care on an appointment basis within a full medical clinic, so the visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and all three hepatitis strains, plus same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside insurance and Medicaid.
Primary Health Network in Altoona runs a panel covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB: fees scale to income and insurance is accepted, with treatment for bacterial infections available and an appointment required to be seen.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Tyrone. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tyrone, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Tyrone, PA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Blair 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tyrone. 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 Tyrone, PA who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 302 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tyrone. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 66 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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Tyrone, PA
No pharmacy near Tyrone, PA 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.
0.4 mi
Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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 Tyrone, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Blair County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Blair County, the county that includes Tyrone, compare with Pennsylvania 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.
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#24 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 64% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Blair County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.
Blair CountyPennsylvaniaU.S.▲▼ = Blair County vs the state average
Infection
Blair County
Pennsylvania
United States
Chlamydia
255.3307 cases▼ 39%
421.2
492.2
Gonorrhea
39.147 cases▼ 73%
144.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.72 cases▼ 81%
9.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.72 cases▼ 83%
10.3
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
56 cases▼ 56%
11.4
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 Blair County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Blair County, chlamydia has fallen from 317.5 to 255.3 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 40.7 to 39.1 per 100,000 (4%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 2.4 to 1.7 per 100,000 (29%).
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 Tyrone, PA
Adults uninsured
6.3%
Blair County
Below poverty line
10.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,295 : 1
Blair County
Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
Medically Underserved Area
Social Vulnerability Index · 31st 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 Blair County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Blair County (2023)
People living with HIV
123 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
94
Blair County HIV care continuum (2023)
Among Blair County residents living with HIV, 74.6% are in care · 68.6% 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 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 Blair County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Stopping by Reservoir Park on a Saturday or heading down Pennsylvania Avenue for errands, many residents in Tyrone move through their week with straightforward priorities. Keeping costs manageable, staying close to family, building what comes next. That everyday rhythm includes health decisions that deserve the same directness: STI testing here is accessible without fanfare or expense, with clinics and urgent care facilities in and around Tyrone offering confidential screening on a walk-in or appointment basis. The testing itself is brief and discreet, handled by staff trained to keep your medical history separate from the rest of your life.
Young adults in particular (whether they're establishing themselves in work, navigating new relationships, or simply keeping current with preventive care) find that routine screening fits naturally into a health check without drawing attention or straining a modest budget. Blair County's health system supports straightforward access; results remain yours alone, and clinics here don't volunteer information to anyone outside your direct care. Testing listed on this page reflects what's actually available within reach. The choice to get screened is personal, but making that choice is simple in Tyrone: no special circumstance required, just a decision and a location nearby.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Tyrone, PA
Walkability6.92 / 20 · Below average
At 6.92/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tyrone 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.
ZIP 16686 snapshot
Residents
13,000
Median age
41.5
Median income
$65,641
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 16686 area around Tyrone: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tyrone alone.
Tyrone sits in Blair County, ZIP 16686. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
County Bridge #48 (Birmingham Bridge)
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Reservoir Park
Tyrone Candy Museum
Shea Field
Tyrone History Museum
Major routes
US 220 Business (Washington Avenue)
PA 453 (East 11th Street)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Tyrone, PA
Just outside Tyrone? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Tyrone, PA: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Blair County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania 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.
Group
Tests
How 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 Tyrone-area provider.
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 Tyrone 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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 Pennsylvania
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)
Pennsylvania 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.