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

Every year, gonorrhea cases in Wood County run about 63% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Winnsboro, Texas, consider that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Read on for your options.

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STD testing near Winnsboro, TX

9 testing options are listed for Winnsboro, TX. The nearest, Carevide, is about 22.7 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 22.7 miles

Carevide

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 149 reviews

Carevide in Sulphur Springs runs STI care by appointment, covering gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines available.

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Spanish Spoken, Interpretation for Other Languages

Carevide provides services in Spanish and offers interpretation for other non-English languages: meaning conversations about symptoms, treatment plans, and prevention happen in the language a patient actually uses, without a layer of guesswork in the middle.

Herpes Testing Included Alongside the Standard Panel

Carevide tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment produces a more complete picture of sexual health status, with no need to schedule separately for a commonly missed infection.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
106 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 23.6 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Mount Pleasant requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV, hepatitis A, and mpox vaccines. All at no charge to anyone who comes in.

Tests & treats
Address
1014 North Jefferson Street, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 23.8 miles

Wellness Pointe

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Wellness Pointe in Mount Pleasant tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with fees on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. An appointment is required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Panel

Without a regular primary care provider, getting herpes or hepatitis tested often means a separate referral chain. Wellness Pointe carries herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB testing alongside the standard four, so someone without an established doctor can resolve multiple questions in a single scheduled visit.

PrEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Wellness Pointe prescribes and monitors PrEP directly: the clinic handles the baseline HIV and kidney-function testing that starting daily oral PrEP requires, then continues the follow-up labs every three months that keep the prescription active and confirmed effective.

Non-English Care Without Routing Through a Third Party

For someone whose primary language isn't English and who lacks a bilingual personal physician, interpretation services are available at Wellness Pointe, making it possible to work through a full testing visit (exposure history, results, and any same-visit treatment) without a language gap shaping the conversation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1901 Mulberry Avenue, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
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 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 23.9 miles

Wellness Pointe - Mulberry Ave

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Wellness Pointe - Mulberry Ave in Mount Pleasant carries federal FQHC designation, anchoring sliding-scale STI screening for anyone paying out of pocket, between providers, or without coverage. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing adjusts in cost to match your income. No appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
2015 Mulberry Avenue, #250, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
Website
Community health center 25.3 miles

Core Health Systems - Gilmer

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Core Health Systems - Gilmer, serving Gilmer, structures its fees on a sliding scale tied to income, so cost is never a barrier to care. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get tested.

Sliding-scale
Address
101 East Madison Street, Gilmer, TX 75644
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 Winnsboro, 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.

At-home STD testing in Winnsboro, TX

The nearest testing center is about 23 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Winnsboro, 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 Winnsboro, TX

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

  • Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro

    719 West Coke Road, Winnsboro, TX 75494

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Quitman Hospital

    117 North Winnsboro Street, Quitman, TX 75783

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 105 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Winnsboro. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 37 offer telehealth.

  • Shanti Velagapudi, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 910 South Beach Street, Winnsboro

  • David Colan, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 719 West Coke Road, Winnsboro

  • Aderemi Adewuyi, MD

    Internal medicine · 117 North Winnsboro Street, Quitman

  • Janett Phelps, DO

    Family medicine · 502 East Goode Street, Quitman

  • Timothy Boersma, DO

    Family medicine · 801 Texas Hwy 37 South, Mount Vernon

  • Jean Latortue, MD

    Family medicine · 500 Texas Hwy 37 South, Mt Vernon

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 Winnsboro, TX

No pharmacy near Winnsboro, 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.

  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Brookshires Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Scott's Quitman Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Medlife Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Winnsboro, TX.

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 Winnsboro, 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 Wood County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Wood County, the county that includes Winnsboro, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#190 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 25% of the state

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

Wood County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Wood County vs the state average
Infection Wood County Texas United States
Chlamydia
204.5 98 cases ▼ 58%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
66.8 32 cases ▼ 62%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 72%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.2 2 cases ▼ 84%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
27.1 13 cases ▼ 39%
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 Wood County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Wood County, chlamydia has fallen from 240.8 to 204.5 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has fallen from 93.7 to 66.8 per 100,000 (29%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.5 to 4.2 per 100,000 (35%).

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 Winnsboro, TX

Adults uninsured
14.7%
No routine checkup
23.9%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
23.5%
Below poverty line
12.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,058 : 1
Wood County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 77th 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 Wood County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Wood County (2023)

People living with HIV
220 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
81

Wood County HIV care continuum (2022)

Wood County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Wood County residents living with HIV, 87.8% are in care · 70% 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 Wood County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Winnsboro, TX

Winnsboro takes its name from a settler family whose legacy anchors the town's identity, visible in landmarks like the Carlock Home and the enduring presence of First Presbyterian Church. That continuity shapes how health care works here: word travels fast in a place where families have deep roots, and privacy during testing matters more than it might elsewhere. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that residents seeking STI screening often weigh confidentiality heavily, especially in a community where discretion isn't guaranteed by distance or anonymity. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a significant presence in Winnsboro, a life stage when regular testing becomes part of staying healthy. The modest cost of living means many households stretch resources across multiple generations under one roof, and that closeness, while a source of strength, can make seeking care on one's own terms feel more complicated.

Testing in and around Winnsboro is available through providers who recognize these dynamics without judgment. Results remain confidential regardless of how connected the community feels. Knowing that screening is straightforward and discreet removes one barrier that might otherwise delay peace of mind. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here long enough to see the town shift, getting tested is a private choice.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Winnsboro, TX

Walkability 4.95 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.95/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Winnsboro 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Winnsboro, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75494 snapshot

Residents
11,685
Median age
43.3
Median income
$68,348

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75494 area around Winnsboro: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Winnsboro alone.

Winnsboro sits in Wood County, ZIP 75494. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Winnesboro Station
  • Carlock Home
  • First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro
  • First Baptist Church of Winnsboro
  • Dr. George Baber
  • First Methodist Church of Winnsboro

Major routes

  • TX 37 (South Main Street)
  • TX 11 (West Broadway Street)

STD testing in Winnsboro, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Wood 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 Winnsboro-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 Winnsboro 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.

STD testing FAQs for Winnsboro, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Mount Vernon, TX instead?

Possibly, Mount Vernon, TX is close; compare it by distance against Carevide.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Winnsboro, TX without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Winnsboro, 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 Wood County?

About 205 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

Where do I get PrEP around Winnsboro, TX?

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

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.

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.

How is gonorrhea tested near Winnsboro, TX?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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