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

Gonorrhea rates in Trinity County are about 65% lower than the U.S. average. If you have a one-time concern or need regular check-ups in Westwood Shores, Texas, you might want to visit a clinic for immediate answers and treatment, or order an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. The options listed below cover these.

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STD testing near Westwood Shores, TX

5 testing options are listed for Westwood Shores, TX. The nearest, HealthPoint - Trinity, is about 3.5 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.

Community health center 3.5 miles

HealthPoint - Trinity

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews

HealthPoint - Trinity welcomes patients in Trinity regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, making it a practical answer for anyone navigating care without coverage or paying out of pocket. As a federally qualified health center, it offers sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
315 Prospect Drive, Trinity, TX 75862
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
521 Interstate 45, Huntsville, TX 77340 21.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 116 reviews
Address
210 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351 26.9 miles away
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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CHI St. Luke's

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1210 reviews
Address
1717 Hwy 59 Bypass, Livingston, TX 77351 27.0 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 101 reviews
Address
603 South Conroe Medical Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 42.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Shores, TX

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 Westwood Shores, TX

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Westwood Shores, 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 Shores, TX

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

  • Groveton Family Medical Clinic

    180 North Magee Lane, Groveton, TX 75845

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 66 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Westwood Shores. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 25 offer telehealth.

  • Deepak Patel, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 108 North Robb Street, Trinity

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  • Lawrence Quan, MD

    Family medicine · 315 Prospect Drive, Trinity

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  • James Cochran, MD

    Family medicine · North 180 Magee Avenue, Groveton

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  • Robert Woodrome, MD

    Family medicine · 14181 US Hwy 190 West, Onalaska

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  • Tom Hill, MD

    Family medicine · 1548 11th Street, Huntsville

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  • Walter Toronjo, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 521 Ih 45, Huntsville

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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 Westwood Shores, TX

No pharmacy near Westwood Shores, TX 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.

  • Pharm House Drug- Trinity

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Trinity RX Pharmacy

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sam Houston State University

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 20 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Westwood Shores, TX.

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 Shores, 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 Trinity County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Trinity County, the county that includes Westwood Shores, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#150 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 41% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Trinity County vs Texas vs U.S.

Trinity County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Trinity County vs the state average
Infection Trinity County Texas United States
Chlamydia
260.1 37 cases ▼ 47%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.3 9 cases ▼ 64%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7 1 cases ▼ 53%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7 1 cases ▼ 73%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.1 5 cases ▼ 21%
44.3 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 Trinity County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Trinity County, chlamydia has fallen from 286.7 to 260.1 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 73.5 to 63.3 per 100,000 (14%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.1 to 7 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Shores, TX

Adults uninsured
14.5%
No routine checkup
21.5%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
23.6%
Below poverty line
17%
Primary-care ratio
6,914 : 1
Trinity County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Trinity County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Trinity County (2023)

People living with HIV
269 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
41

Trinity County HIV care continuum (2023)

Trinity County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Trinity County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 66.7% 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 Trinity County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Westwood Shores, TX

E. Church and the ghost of the Gibson Hotel anchor a town that moves at its own pace, but that settled character comes with real logistics. That kind of distance matters most for young adults in their late teens and twenties, who are navigating new relationships at exactly the life stage when routine screening tends to fall lowest on the schedule. With a labor-force participation rate well below typical, many residents here are outside conventional nine-to-five employment, which could mean more schedule flexibility, or it could mean tighter household budgets where an unplanned appointment feels like a harder call to make.

Nearly four in five households here own their homes, and more than half of adults are married, which can suggest financial stability, but with typical home values modest and a substantial share of the community not in the paid workforce, disposable income isn't uniformly available. For renters, whose monthly costs run under $800, an out-of-pocket testing fee without insurance coverage lands differently than it does for the roughly one in six households with higher earnings. Checking the sliding-scale and sliding-fee options listed here before the drive is worth doing first.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Westwood Shores, TX

Walkability 4.86 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Westwood Shores 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Westwood Shores, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75862 snapshot

Residents
10,030
Median age
51.8
Median income
$49,497

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75862 area around Westwood Shores: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Westwood Shores alone.

Westwood Shores sits in Trinity County, ZIP 75862. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Trinity
  • Site of Gibson Hotel
  • Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church
  • Old Red Schoolhouse
  • Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church
  • First United Methodist Church of Trinity

Major routes

  • TX 94 (East Caroline Street)
  • TX 19 (South Robb Street)

Reference

STD testing in Westwood Shores, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Shores, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Onalaska, TX instead?

Possibly, Onalaska, TX is close; compare it by distance against HealthPoint - Trinity.

What does STD testing cost around Westwood Shores, TX?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Westwood Shores, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Westwood Shores, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Trinity County?

About 260 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

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

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

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

How do at-home STD kits work near Westwood Shores, TX?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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