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STD Testing in Ursina, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Somerset County's syphilis rates are 56% below the national average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Ursina, Pennsylvania, consider whether you prefer a clinic visit with provider interaction and immediate treatment or an at-home test collected on your own schedule and mailed in.

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STD testing near Ursina, PA

6 testing options are listed for Ursina, PA. The nearest, Maryland Department of Health, is about 12.3 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.

Community health center 12.3 miles

Maryland Department of Health

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Maryland Department of Health in Grantsville is an appointment-based public health department where a single visit covers the full STI panel, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and hepatitis and HPV vaccines. All at no fee to anyone who comes.

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Zero Cost Regardless of How You Pay

For anyone managing care without a regular provider or paying entirely out of pocket, Maryland Department of Health in Grantsville carries no fee for any service on its menu. Testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling. That standing policy covers every visit, not just the HIV test.

Live Interpretation Built Into Every Appointment

Many clinics handle language access as an afterthought, a number to call that may or may not pick up. Maryland Department of Health in Grantsville has interpretation services integrated directly into appointments, so care and counseling happen in real time, not through a delayed relay.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Panel

For anyone without a primary care physician to order additional labs, having herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing available at the same appointment is a meaningful difference. Maryland Department of Health in Grantsville covers all of those in a single visit, no separate referral required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
28 Hershberger Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536
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 12.3 miles

Mountain Laurel Medical Center Grantsville

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Mountain Laurel Medical Center Grantsville, a federally qualified health center in Grantsville, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening. No appointment needed. A single visit covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees set on a sliding scale tied to household income.

Sliding-scale
Address
104 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD 21536
Website

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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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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 Ursina, PA

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.

At-home STD testing in Ursina, PA

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ursina, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Ursina, PA

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

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical CTR - Somerset

    1291 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Windber Medical Center

    600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Somerset Hospital

    225 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Ursina. 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.

Clinicians near Ursina, PA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 185 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ursina. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 56 offer telehealth.

  • Barbara Wilhelm, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 4176 National Pike, Farmington

  • Jonathan Miller, MD

    Family medicine · 891 Dorsey Hotel Road, Grantsville

  • Paul Miller, DO

    Family medicine · 32 Corporate Drive, Grantsville

  • Shiv Khanna, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 12580 National Pike, Grantsville

  • David Glusko, MD

    Family medicine · 312 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale

  • Christopher Poggi, DO

    Family medicine · 277 Neilan Road, Somerset

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.

Pharmacies near Ursina, PA

No pharmacy near Ursina, 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.

  • Yough Valley Pharmacy

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health Center Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Friendsville Pharmacy Uphold

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Western Maryland Health Care

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Beachys Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ursina, PA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Ursina, 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.

STDs & HIV in Somerset County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Somerset County, the county that includes Ursina, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#55 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 18% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Somerset County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Somerset County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Somerset County vs the state average
Infection Somerset County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
126 91 cases ▼ 70%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
12.5 9 cases ▼ 91%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.9 5 cases ▼ 24%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.8 2 cases ▼ 73%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.4 1 cases ▼ 88%
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 Somerset County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Somerset County, chlamydia has fallen from 126.8 to 126 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 18.9 to 12.5 per 100,000 (34%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.3 to 6.9 per 100,000 (431%).

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 Ursina, PA

Adults uninsured
7.6%
Somerset County
Below poverty line
15.9%
Primary-care ratio
2,727 : 1
Somerset County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 36th 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 Somerset County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Somerset County (2023)

People living with HIV
125 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
74

Somerset County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Somerset County residents living with HIV, 70.5% are in care · 52.6% 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 Somerset County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ursina, PA

Petersburg Tollhouse marks a community where roots run deep: most households here own their homes, and the majority of adults are either married or living in family-sized arrangements that tend to fold health decisions into shared routines rather than individual ones. That dynamic can work in both directions: a partner's encouragement makes follow-through easier, but competing household priorities can quietly absorb the time that a clinic visit requires. With more than half the working-age population in the labor force and a modest share of high-earning households, many Ursina residents are managing practical budgets alongside full schedules.

The options listed on this page include both low-cost and sliding-scale appointments, worth knowing for a community where home values and incomes reflect careful, everyday economics. Young adults in their late teens and twenties represent a smaller slice of Ursina than in more urban parts of Somerset County, but STI rates across the county underscore that staying current on screening is as relevant in a smaller, tight-knit community as anywhere else. Because those numbers reflect real people, not abstract trends.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ursina, PA

Walkability 5.93 / 20 · Below average

At 5.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ursina 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 Ursina, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 15424 snapshot

Residents
2,059
Median age
51.1
Median income
$48,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 15424 area around Ursina: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ursina alone.

Ursina sits in Somerset County, ZIP 15424. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Petersburg Tollhouse
  • Fort Hill
  • Coke Works

STD testing in Ursina, PA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Somerset 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.

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 Ursina-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

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 Ursina 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 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Pennsylvania

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Ursina, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Confluence, PA?

Confluence, PA 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.

Where can I get tested for free near Ursina, PA?

Maryland Department of Health, about 12.3 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Ursina, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Somerset County?

Somerset County reported ~126 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Pennsylvania without a parent?

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

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Ursina, PA?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Ursina, PA?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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