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

Chlamydia reports in Carbon County are about 50% lower than the US average. Whether you're checking for a past concern or want regular check-ups in Weissport East, Pennsylvania, costs are lowest at public clinics, speediest at private labs, and at-home kits avoid a clinic visit. The list below shows all your testing options in the area.

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STD testing near Weissport East, PA

6 testing options are listed for Weissport East, PA. The nearest, Novus Medical Services, is about 1.4 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.

Highest rated 1.4 miles

Novus Medical Services

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  • EasySTD1
Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Novus Medical Services in Lehighton runs by appointment, so your visit is structured around you: rapid and conventional HIV testing, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all at no charge.

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Zero-Cost Care Covers Every Service Listed

Novus Medical Services carries no fee for any of its services: testing, STI treatment, PrEP, PEP, HIV medical care, and hepatitis C treatment alike. For anyone paying out of pocket, managing HIV without a regular provider, or needing ongoing medication access, that scope of no-cost care means nothing is quietly out of reach.

Spanish-Language Care Without the Extra Step

When a clinic can't serve you in Spanish, you leave with instructions you may need to verify elsewhere, and in STI care, that gap costs time and treatment. Novus Medical Services delivers its full range of services, from counseling to medication management, in Spanish, so nothing is lost between the appointment and what happens after it.

Tenofovir-Based PrEP and PEP Both Stocked On-Site

Novus Medical Services prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP, meaning the medications that prevent HIV acquisition are part of standing clinical care here. Not a separate referral track. Access to PrEP includes the HIV testing and monitoring that sustains a prescription over time.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
243 South 3rd Street, Lehighton, PA 18235
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.5 miles

Star Community Health-Lansford

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Star Community Health-Lansford, serving Lansford, earns its federally qualified designation by tying STI screening fees directly to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without an appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
100 West Patterson Street, Lansford, PA 18232
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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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 Weissport East, 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 Weissport East, PA

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Weissport East, 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 Weissport East, PA

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

  • HNL ACL - Carbon

    2128 Blakeslee Blvd Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • ST Luke's Hopsital - Carbon Campus

    500 St Luke'S Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Dedicated Dermatology

    281 North 12th St Suite 2B, Lehighton, PA 18235

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Weissport East. 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 Weissport East, PA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,176 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Weissport East. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 530 offer telehealth.

  • Priya Patel, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 856 Interchange Road, Lehighton

  • Ileana Perez-Figueroa, MD

    Family medicine · 770 State Road, Lehighton

  • Joseph Mcginley, DO

    Family medicine · 770 State Road, Lehighton

  • Ahmed Hasan, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 400 South 9th Street, Lehighton

  • Robert Durako, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1001 Mahoning Street, Lehighton

  • Alexandria George, DO

    OB-GYN · 281 North 12th St F, Lehighton

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 Weissport East, PA

No pharmacy near Weissport East, 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.

  • Rite Aid 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • First National Pharmacy

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Sunrise Pharmacy

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Lehighton Pharmacy

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Weissport East, 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 Weissport East, 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 Carbon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Carbon County, the county that includes Weissport East, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#26 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state

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

Carbon County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Carbon County vs the state average
Infection Carbon County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
246 161 cases ▼ 42%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
35.1 23 cases ▼ 76%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.5 1 cases ▼ 84%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.6 3 cases ▼ 60%
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 Carbon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 35% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Carbon County, chlamydia has risen from 188.4 to 246 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has fallen from 41.7 to 35.1 per 100,000 (16%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.7 to 1.5 per 100,000 (86%).

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 Weissport East, PA

Adults uninsured
6.8%
Carbon County
Below poverty line
9%
Primary-care ratio
2,973 : 1
Carbon County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 29th 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 Carbon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Carbon County (2023)

People living with HIV
203 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
96

Carbon County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Carbon County residents living with HIV, 80.6% 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 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 Carbon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Weissport East, PA

The rhythm here runs on steady work, manufacturing, trades, the kinds of jobs that have held families in place for decades. Winter brings its own demands, and spring opens the season for outdoor work across the region. That same stability, though, can make health questions feel harder to ask when you're rooted in a community where most people stay. Confidential STI screening in and around Weissport East is available through the clinics and providers listed on this page, and the testing process itself is straightforward and quick.

Young adults in their late teens through thirties, whether they're new to the area or grew up here, often find themselves navigating relationships and sexual health without much fanfare or fuss. Routine screening fits into life without announcement. The clinics accessible from Weissport East, Lehighton, and Jim Thorpe all honor privacy as a genuine practice, not a courtesy. Your results remain yours alone.

What matters most is that screening happens on your timeline, without pressure or judgment. The providers listed serve residents across the region with the same discrete professionalism whether you're a longtime homeowner or new to the area. Testing is a simple, standard part of health care. One that works best when it's easy to access and easy to keep quiet.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Weissport East, PA

Walkability 8.5 / 20 · Below average

At 8.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Weissport East 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 Weissport East, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 18235 snapshot

Residents
19,121
Median age
47.5
Median income
$72,626

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 18235 area around Weissport East: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Weissport East alone.

Weissport East sits in Carbon County, ZIP 18235. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bear Mountain
  • Asa Packer Mansion
  • Old Jail Museum
  • Phifer's Ice Dam Park
  • Lehigh Canal Park
  • Dunbars Lehigh River Access

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Lehighton
  • Jim Thorpe
  • Heights

Major routes

  • US 209 (Interchange Road)
  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
  • Mahoning Valley

STD testing in Weissport East, PA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Carbon 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 Weissport East-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 Weissport East 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 Weissport East, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Weissport East, PA?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Weissport East, PA?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Weissport East, PA without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Carbon County?

Carbon County reported ~246 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.

Can I get PrEP near Weissport East, PA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

What samples are used for STD testing near Weissport East, PA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

When is HIV testing accurate after exposure?

Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.

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