New HIV diagnoses in Honolulu County run about 60% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Waianae, Hawaii, community and public clinics can be low-cost or free, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. We list options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Waianae, HI. The nearest, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, is about 1.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, covering the full STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB) with walk-in access, same-visit bacterial treatment, and interpretation services throughout.
Many clinics treat language support as an afterthought, a number to call, a workaround bolted on at the front desk. At Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, interpretation services are part of care delivery itself, meaning the clinical conversation, not just the check-in, happens in a language that works for the patient.
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center holds Title X designation, which means its family planning services, including STI testing and contraception, are legally confidential for minors, independent of a guardian's insurance or knowledge. That standing protection exists at the clinic level, not contingent on individual circumstances.
PrEP and PEP are both prescribed directly at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, not coordinated through an outside provider. PrEP requires regular HIV testing and kidney-function monitoring to stay safely on the medication, and the clinic handles that ongoing clinical cycle in-house, keeping the prescription and the lab work at the same address.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Makaha Health in Waianae meets patients where they are: whether between providers, paying out of pocket, or working with a tight budget. Federal qualification backs its sliding-scale structure, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening with fees adjusted to income, no appointment needed.
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A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 5 miles from Waianae. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Waianae. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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Wahiawa Health in Wahiawa runs on sliding-scale fees, with Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. Appointments are required; bacterial infections can be treated the same visit.
Wahiawa Health conducts clinical conversations (history-taking, treatment planning, follow-up) in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. For anyone whose clearest medical thinking happens outside English, that standing capacity means nothing gets lost between a provider's question and a patient's real answer.
A hepatitis C diagnosis without attached treatment means a second provider to find, a second intake to complete, and weeks of untreated viral load accumulating between appointments. Wahiawa Health carries treatment on-site, so the gap between confirmed diagnosis and active medication management doesn't open in the first place.
Clinics running a bare-minimum panel test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, and stop. Wahiawa Health adds hepatitis C to that lineup, catching a chronic, transmissible infection that standard panels routinely miss and that produces no obvious symptoms until liver damage is already underway.
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Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Waianae, 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
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Honolulu 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.
86-260 Farrington Hwy (2nd Floor), Waianae, HI 96792
CMS-certified lab
46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Laboratory, Kaneohe, HI 96744
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
99-193 Aiea Heights Drive, Aiea, HI 96701
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Waianae. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 846 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Waianae. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 352 offer telehealth.
Carolina Davide, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 85-910 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Terri Kakugawa, DO
Family medicine · 86-260 Farringtion Highway, Waianae
Leane Jennypher Escosia, MD
Family medicine · 86-260 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Kapua Medeiros, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 87-2116 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Edward Okimoto, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 599 Farrington Highway, Kapolei
Mark Villarin, MD
OB-GYN · 599 Farrington Highway, Kapolei
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
No pharmacy near Waianae, HI 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.
Waianae Drug
1.2 miPharmacare No. 8
1.3 miLongs Drugs #09956
1.5 miWaianae Professional Pharmacy
1.9 miLongs Drugs
2.0 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Waianae, HI.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Waianae, 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.
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Honolulu County, the county that includes Waianae, compare with Hawaii and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#1 of 5 Hawaii counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
| Infection | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 491.3 4,861 cases ▲ 13% | 435.6 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 150.7 1,491 cases ▲ 19% | 126.7 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 14.5 143 cases ▲ 14% | 12.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 8.7 86 cases ▲ 24% | 7 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 24.2 239 cases ▲ 23% | 19.6 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Honolulu County, chlamydia has fallen from 530.4 to 491.3 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has risen from 116.8 to 150.7 per 100,000 (29%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.8 to 14.5 per 100,000 (8%).
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
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 Honolulu County.
Local HIV snapshot
Honolulu County HIV care continuum (2023)
Honolulu County recorded 5.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 4.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Honolulu County residents living with HIV, 87% are in care · 77.9% 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.
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 Honolulu County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
The work of Waianae flows with the ocean: fishing, aquaculture, hospitality, trades that tie to the seasons and the reef. Many households here span generations under one roof, with grandparents, parents, and young adults navigating separate rhythms. That closeness brings stability and care, but it also means health decisions sometimes feel less private than they might elsewhere. STD testing in and around Waianae is listed on this page through clinics that understand this particular texture of community life.
Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a significant presence in Waianae and Mā'ili, at the age when routine screening becomes part of staying well. Confidentiality at the testing sites available here isn't performative, it's built into how they operate, because they know what matters to the people they serve. A visit for testing leaves no trail through your household or workplace. Mākaha Beach and Mauna Lahilahi anchor the area's geography, but the health services you need don't require a trek.
Testing is accessible without fanfare, with results that stay yours alone. Whether you're checking in as a precaution, following up after exposure, or simply keeping pace with routine care, the clinics listed can meet you where you are.
Getting there
At 8.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Waianae 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 96792 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96792 area around Waianae: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Waianae alone.
Waianae sits in Honolulu County, ZIP 96792. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Waianae? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Honolulu County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Hawaii law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Waianae-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Waianae 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.
Two things that actually depend on Hawaii 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).
In Hawaii, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Hawaii 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 HawaiiSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Possibly, Mililani Mauka, HI is close; compare it by distance against Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.
Medicaid generally covers STD testing.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 491 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Hawaii average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 96792; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
In Hawaii, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.
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