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

San Juan County sees about 13% fewer new HIV diagnoses than the US average. If you're in Waterflow, New Mexico and wondering whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you can visit a clinic for immediate answers and support, or use an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. Look below for local options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Waterflow, NM

4 testing options are listed for Waterflow, NM. The nearest, Presbyterian Medical Services, is about 11.3 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 11.3 miles

Presbyterian Medical Services

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 59 reviews

Presbyterian Medical Services in Farmington screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that reaches zero. Every service, no charge at the floor. Walk-ins are welcome, same-visit bacterial treatment is available, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are on-site.

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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost

For anyone paying cash without a regular provider to absorb the bill, Presbyterian Medical Services carries no-fee care as a standing policy. Not a waiver you negotiate at the desk. Testing, treatment, and vaccines all fall under the same ceiling: none.

Spanish-Language Care Without a Workaround

Many clinics handle Spanish through an intermediary: a line, a screen, something between you and the clinician. Presbyterian Medical Services in Farmington delivers care directly in Spanish, so the conversation about symptoms, history, and treatment happens in the same room, in the same language, without a layer in between.

Substance-Use Treatment Stays in the Same Building

When those two needs are handled at separate addresses, one of them tends to wait, and the one that waits often goes unresolved. Presbyterian Medical Services folds substance-use treatment into the same clinical setting as STI care, so neither condition gets deferred while you navigate a second appointment somewhere else.

Tests & treats
Address
1001 West Broadway Avenue, Stes East And D Farmington, NM 87401
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 12.1 miles

Navajo Department of Health

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 98 reviews

Navajo Department of Health in Shiprock welcomes walk-in visits, letting patients address STI screening in a single trip without scheduling ahead. Federally supported sliding-scale fees scale to income, and one visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing.

Address
Hwy 491, Northern Navajo Medical Center Sr 3002 Shiprock, NM 87420
Website
12.1 miles

Indian Health Service

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A public STD-testing option about 12 miles from Waterflow.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
Hwy 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Address
150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301 47.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Waterflow, 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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Waterflow, NM

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Waterflow, 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 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

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $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
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
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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 Waterflow, NM

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

  • Cottonwood Clinical Services

    650 West Main Street, Farmington, NM 87401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Farmington VA Community Based Clinic

    3605 English Road, Farmington, NM 87402

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • SAN Juan Regional Medical Center

    801 West Maple Street, Farmington, NM 87401

    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 Waterflow. 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 Waterflow, NM who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 122 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Waterflow. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 offer telehealth.

  • Heather Kovich, MD

    Family medicine · Highway 491, Shiprock

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  • William Chen, DO

    Family medicine · 1001 West Broadway, Farmington

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  • Aref Kabbara, MD

    Family medicine · 810 West Apache Street, Farmington

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  • Manish Pandya, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 301 South Lake Street, Farmington

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  • Robert Courtney, MD

    Family medicine · 801 West Maple Street, Farmington

    Directions

  • Andrius Lescauskas, DO

    Family medicine · 801 West Maple Street, Farmington

    Call Directions

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 Waterflow, NM

Compare the pharmacies closest to Waterflow, NM. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Farmington Community Health Center

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmington Family Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Farmington Drug

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Smiths Food & Drug Centers

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Waterflow, 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 Waterflow, 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 San Juan County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Juan County, the county that includes Waterflow, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

San Juan County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = San Juan County vs the state average
Infection San Juan County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
747.5 902 cases ▲ 43%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
248.6 300 cases ▲ 47%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
77.9 94 cases ▲ 113%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
40.6 49 cases ▲ 124%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
159.9 193 cases ▲ 109%
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 San Juan County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Juan County, chlamydia has risen from 629.6 to 747.5 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 261.4 to 248.6 per 100,000 (5%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 23.8 to 77.9 per 100,000 (227%).

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 Waterflow, NM

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
28.9%
No transportation
16.9%
Binge drinking
12.8%
Frequent mental distress
19.9%
Depression
23%
Below poverty line
20.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,891 : 1
San Juan County

Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.2

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 San Juan County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Juan County (2023)

People living with HIV
154 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
12cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
20.8%

San Juan County HIV care continuum (2023)

San Juan County recorded 11.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Juan County residents living with HIV, 79.2% are in care · 69.4% 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 San Juan County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Waterflow, NM

STD testing in Waterflow means planning ahead. The nearest clinic offering confidential screening isn't in town, so residents typically travel to neighboring communities to access care. That practical distance, combined with the reality that many households here span generations under one roof, makes privacy during a health visit genuinely valuable. Young adults in Waterflow, whether settling into jobs or managing family responsibilities, benefit from knowing they can get tested without the results circulating through local networks.

The working rhythms of the community shape when testing happens. People juggle shifts, school pickups, and household commitments, so flexible scheduling matters as much as the test itself. Clinics listed on this page in and around Waterflow understand this tempo and offer appointments that don't demand someone take unpredictable time off. Confidentiality isn't an afterthought here, it's foundational to care.

Knowing that a screening visit stays documented only between you and the provider removes a real barrier in a tight-knit place. Whether someone's routine or responding to a specific concern, that assurance makes the choice to get tested feel straightforward rather than fraught.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Waterflow, NM

Walkability 3.76 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.76/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Waterflow 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 Waterflow, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87416 snapshot

Residents
4,354
Median age
39.6
Median income
$41,875

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87416 area around Waterflow: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Waterflow alone.

Waterflow sits in San Juan County, ZIP 87416. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Brigham Young Junior House Historic Site

Major routes

  • N36 (Navajo Route 36)

Reference

STD testing in Waterflow, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in San Juan 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.

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 Waterflow-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
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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 Waterflow 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 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 Waterflow, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Waterflow, NM?

Closest is Presbyterian Medical Services (11.3 mi), or order an at-home kit to 87416.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Waterflow, NM without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Waterflow, NM?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in San Juan County?

About 748 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the New Mexico average.

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.

Where do I get PrEP around Waterflow, NM?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Waterflow, NM?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

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