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STD Testing in Valley Head, WV: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Valley Head's reported chlamydia in Randolph County runs about 61% lower than the US average. Whether for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Valley Head, West Virginia, you face a choice between community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs, which tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below are the listing options.

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STD testing near Valley Head, WV

6 testing options are listed for Valley Head, WV. The nearest, CareXpress of Slaty Fork, is about 9.0 miles away. Compare 3 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 9.0 miles

CareXpress of Slaty Fork

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews

CareXpress of Slaty Fork, in Slatyfork, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underlies its sliding-scale fee structure, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing financially within reach: what you owe adjusts to your income, and no scheduling hurdle stands between you and same-day care.

Sliding-scale
Address
431 Cass Road, Slatyfork, WV 26291
Website
12.2 miles

Community Care of West Virginia

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Community Care of West Virginia in Helvetia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, and treats bacterial STIs at the same visit. Appointments are required, and fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Pickens Road, Helvetia, WV 26224
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.0 miles

Valley Health Care

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Valley Health Care in Mill Creek welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status grounds its sliding-scale fees in a formula tied to household income, letting a single visit cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing for patients across the income spectrum.

Sliding-scale
Address
46 Town Center Plz, Apartment A, Mill Creek, WV 26280
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Address
215 West Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330 52.3 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 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
240 North Central Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 58.6 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

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
3988 Davis Stuart Road, Ronceverte, WV 24970 58.6 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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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 Valley Head, WV

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 Valley Head, WV

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Valley Head, 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 Valley Head, WV

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

  • Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center

    812 Gorman Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Valley Head. 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 Valley Head, WV who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 36 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Valley Head. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Jennifer Beverage, DO

    Family medicine · 46 Town Ctr Plz, Mill Creek

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  • Mansoor Raja, MD

    Family medicine · 125 Diana Drive, Webster Springs

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  • Kimberly Becher, MD

    Family medicine · Rr 2 Box, Marlinton

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  • Gregory Peters, MD

    Family medicine · 821 3rd Avenue, Marlinton

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  • Tommy Holbrook, DO

    Family medicine · 57 Duncan Road, Buckeye

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  • Cindy Anderson, MD

    Internal medicine · 120 Jackson River Road, Monterey

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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 Valley Head, WV

No pharmacy near Valley Head, WV 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.

  • Green Bank Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 26 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tri-County Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 28 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 28 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Valley Head, WV.

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 Valley Head, 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 Randolph County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Randolph County, the county that includes Valley Head, compare with West Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 55 West Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 47% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Randolph County vs West Virginia vs U.S.

Randolph County West Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Randolph County vs the state average
Infection Randolph County West Virginia United States
Chlamydia
190.1 52 cases ▼ 24%
249 492.2
Gonorrhea
21.9 6 cases ▼ 60%
54.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.3 2 cases ▲ 20%
6.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 16.3 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 Randolph County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 24% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Randolph County, chlamydia has fallen from 358 to 190.1 per 100,000 (47%), gonorrhea has fallen from 68 to 21.9 per 100,000 (68%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.6 to 7.2 per 100,000 (100%).

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 Valley Head, WV

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
19.2%
No transportation
11.9%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
22.7%
Depression
32.2%
Below poverty line
24.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,324 : 1
Randolph County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd 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 Randolph County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Randolph County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
46

Randolph County HIV care continuum (2023)

Randolph County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Randolph County residents living with HIV, 75.7% are in care · 70.3% 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 Randolph County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Valley Head, WV

Mornings in Valley Head often start with a trip down State Route 55, where the rhythm of the day unfolds without much fanfare. Work, school, errands. For young adults in and around Valley Head, STI testing fits into that same practical framework: something to schedule, get done, and move forward from. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that straightforwardness.

Testing here isn't wrapped in drama or delay; it's a health step that happens quietly, results staying between you and your provider, with no gossip traveling back through town the way other news sometimes does. What matters most is that confidentiality isn't theater, it's how the system actually works. When you walk into a clinic, you're not giving up your privacy or your peace of mind. The providers serving Valley Head take that seriously, whether you're getting screened as part of routine care or because something specific prompted the visit.

Either way, the conversation ends there. Young adults here often move between Valley Head and nearby towns for work or family reasons, which is why testing early and regularly makes sense. Not as a one-time event, but as part of staying healthy no matter where life takes you. The testing available in and around Valley Head is there to support that.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Valley Head, WV

Walkability 4.32 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.32/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Valley Head 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 Valley Head, West Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 26294 snapshot

Residents
335
Median age
47.6
Median income
$31,016

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 26294 area around Valley Head: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Valley Head alone.

Valley Head sits in Randolph County, ZIP 26294. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rich Knob
  • Elk Mountain

Major routes

  • United States Highway 219;State Route 55
  • WV 15 (State Route 15)

Reference

STD testing in Valley Head, WV: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Randolph County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under West Virginia 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 Valley Head-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 Valley Head 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 West Virginia

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

Two things that actually depend on West Virginia 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 West Virginia, 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)

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

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 Valley Head, WV

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Valley Head, WV?

CareXpress of Slaty Fork, about 9 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free STD testing near Valley Head, WV?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Valley Head, WV?

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

How common is chlamydia in Randolph County?

Randolph County reported ~190 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the West Virginia average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in West Virginia without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Valley Head, WV?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Valley Head, WV?

At-home kits mail to 26294: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

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