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STD Testing in Westwood, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cases of gonorrhea in Lassen County are about 92% lower than the US average. Whether you're in Westwood, California, before starting a new relationship or to maintain ongoing health, you have options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Below are your STI testing options.

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STD testing near Westwood, CA

7 testing options are listed for Westwood, CA. The nearest, Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, is about 0.3 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 0.3 miles

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics in Westwood runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections: appointments required, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Shapes Every Step

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics conducts care in Spanish, which means questions, results, and treatment decisions happen in the same language. Not relayed through a secondary step. That continuity carries through counseling, prevention education, and PrEP conversations alike.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site, No Referral Chain

For someone without a regular provider who needs ongoing HIV prevention medication, Northeastern Rural Health Clinics holds prescribing authority for both PrEP and PEP in-house. Cash-pay patients work within the sliding-scale structure, so the medication pathway and the cost conversation happen in the same appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
209 Birch Street, Westwood, CA 96137
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 11.9 miles

Plumas District Hospital

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 81 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Westwood. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
176 Hot Springs Road, Greenville, CA 95947
Website
Community health center 12.1 miles

Seneca Healthcare District

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 254 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Westwood. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Address
6460 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 95969 47.8 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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Shingletown

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown, CA 96088 48.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 156 reviews
Address
670 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 58.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
1166 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 59.3 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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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 Westwood, CA

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

At-home STD testing in Westwood, CA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Westwood, 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 Westwood, CA

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

  • Keith Mark Gross MD

    1810 1st Street, Susanville, CA 96130

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Diamond View VA Clinic

    110 Bella Way, Susanville, CA 96130

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Banner Lassen Medical Center

    1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130

    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 Westwood. 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 Westwood, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Westwood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

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 Westwood, CA

No pharmacy near Westwood, CA 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.

  • Westwood Pharmacy

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Village Drug

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Lassen Drug

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 20 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 21 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Westwood, CA.

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 Westwood, 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 Lassen County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lassen County, the county that includes Westwood, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#55 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 5% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lassen County vs California vs U.S.

Lassen County California U.S. ▲▼ = Lassen County vs the state average
Infection Lassen County California United States
Chlamydia
131.7 38 cases ▼ 73%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.9 4 cases ▼ 93%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 93%
46.7 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 Lassen County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lassen County, chlamydia has fallen from 216.9 to 131.7 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 64.2 to 13.9 per 100,000 (78%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.1 to 9 per 100,000 (48%).

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 Westwood, CA

Adults uninsured
6.2%
No routine checkup
22.1%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
14%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
15.1%
Primary-care ratio
3,684 : 1
Lassen County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Lassen County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lassen County (2023)

People living with HIV
116 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
116

Lassen County HIV care continuum (2021)

Lassen County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lassen County residents living with HIV, 62.1% are in care · 58.6% 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 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 Lassen County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Westwood, CA

For a town where nearly two-thirds of residents own their homes and a third rent at rates well under a thousand dollars a month, the cost of testing itself is rarely the sharpest obstacle; carving out the time and fuel for the trip is. That access gap matters most for the younger adults living here, people in their late teens and twenties who fall squarely in the years when STI rates run highest. A community with labor-force participation as low as Westwood's means schedules are uneven across households, which cuts both ways: some residents have more flexibility than a rigid nine-to-five would allow, while others juggle limited income with limited transport.

Checking the hours and distance columns on the clinic cards listed here before choosing is worth the minute it takes. Westwood is also a place of settled households: over half of adults are married, and the average home holds just over two people. Routine screening fits that life stage too, whether it's one partner or both making the drive out past Clear Creek Park.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Westwood, CA

Walkability 6.52 / 20 · Below average

At 6.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Westwood 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Westwood, California, EasySTD

ZIP 96137 snapshot

Residents
2,717
Median age
57.2
Median income
$63,480

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 96137 area around Westwood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Westwood alone.

Westwood sits in Lassen County, ZIP 96137. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Clear Creek Park
  • Goodrich Mountain
  • Little Dyer Mountain
  • Round Mountain
  • Dyer Mountain

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Pine Town

Reference

STD testing in Westwood, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Lassen County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 Westwood-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 Westwood 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 California

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Westwood, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Westwood, CA?

The closest is Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (0.3 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Westwood, CA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Westwood, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Westwood, CA?

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 Lassen County?

About 132 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Westwood, CA?

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

Do I need a second test later?

Yes if the first test was early; recheck a few weeks out for chlamydia/gonorrhea and up to ~3 months for HIV/syphilis.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

What samples are used for STD testing near Westwood, CA?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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