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STD Testing in Winthrop, WA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Okanogan County reports about 37 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. In Winthrop, Washington, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, weigh the immediate convenience of walk-in clinics against the flexibility of lab or at-home testing.

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STD testing near Winthrop, WA

4 testing options are listed for Winthrop, WA. The nearest, Family Health Centers, is about 7.7 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 7.7 miles

Family Health Centers

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Family Health Centers in Twisp covers gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit they're found. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid and insurance accepted. Appointments are required. Spanish-language care is available directly.

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Spanish-Language STI Care Without the Transfer

When a clinic can't carry a visit through in Spanish, the practical result is an incomplete intake, a follow-up that doesn't happen, or treatment that stalls at the point of explanation. At Family Health Centers in Twisp, Spanish-language care runs through the full appointment (history, results, and treatment plan) so nothing critical gets dropped in the handoff.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Four

Leaving herpes off a testing panel means a patient finishes the visit with an incomplete picture, and if symptoms appear later, a separate appointment and separate cost to close the gap. Family Health Centers in Twisp tests for herpes alongside gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV, so a single visit accounts for all five.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
541 West 2nd Avenue, Twisp, WA 98856
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
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
212 5th Street, Wenatchee, WA 72.2 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
875 Wesley Street, Arlington, WA 91.2 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
19200 North Kelsey Street, Monroe, WA 92.9 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 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 Winthrop, WA

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 Winthrop, WA

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, WA

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

  • MID-Valley Hospital Laboratory

    810 Jasmine Street, Omak, WA 98841

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Omak Tribal Health Clinic

    617 Benton Street, Omak, WA 98841

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • North Valley Hospital

    203 South Western Avenue, Tonasket, WA 98855

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 11 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Winthrop. 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 Winthrop, WA

No pharmacy near Winthrop, WA 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Winthrop, WA.

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 Winthrop, 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 Okanogan County: the local picture

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

#13 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 67% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Okanogan County vs Washington vs U.S.

Okanogan County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Okanogan County vs the state average
Infection Okanogan County Washington United States
Chlamydia
347.7 152 cases ▼ 2%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
61.8 27 cases ▼ 52%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.6 16 cases ▲ 72%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
34.3 15 cases ▲ 174%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.4 5 cases ▼ 50%
22.9 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 Okanogan County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Okanogan County, chlamydia has risen from 292.1 to 347.7 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 102.1 to 61.8 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.4 to 36.6 per 100,000 (1425%).

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 Winthrop, WA

Adults uninsured
4.9%
No routine checkup
21.9%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
12.9%
Depression
23%
Below poverty line
15.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,218 : 1
Okanogan County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Okanogan County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Okanogan County (2023)

People living with HIV
108 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
73

Okanogan County HIV care continuum (2022)

Okanogan County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Okanogan County residents living with HIV, 70.3% are in care · 62.2% 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 Okanogan County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Winthrop, WA

Moving into a place off WA 20 often marks the first time someone is fully in charge of their own health decisions. With nearly half the population in the years when STI rates climb most sharply, and a significant share of households renting at rents that leave little room for unexpected medical bills, the cost and convenience of screening genuinely shifts whether it happens at all. That renter share matters here in a specific way: people without the stability of a long-term home are often navigating insurance changes at the same time they're navigating new relationships, and $650 a month in rent doesn't leave much slack for a clinic visit that feels optional.

Unemployment running above the regional norm compounds that, when someone's between jobs, a routine test can feel like a luxury rather than a baseline. The testing options listed on this page include choices built around that reality: sliding-scale fees, extended hours, and locations close enough to Homestream Park and the surrounding neighborhoods that the trip doesn't swallow a full afternoon.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Winthrop, WA

Walkability 6.13 / 20 · Below average

At 6.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Winthrop generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Winthrop, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 98862 snapshot

Residents
3,089
Median age
55.5
Median income
$59,597

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 98862 area around Winthrop: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Winthrop alone.

Winthrop sits in Okanogan County, ZIP 98862. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Homestream Park
  • Patterson Mountain
  • Lewis Butte
  • Heckendorn Park
  • Confluence Park
  • Mack Lloyd Park

Major routes

  • WA 20 (Highway 20)

Reference

STD testing in Winthrop, WA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Washington 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 Washington, 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)

Washington 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 Washington

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 Winthrop, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Winthrop, WA?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Winthrop, WA?

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

Can I get tested in Winthrop, WA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Winthrop, WA?

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 Okanogan County?

About 348 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Washington average.

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

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

Are rapid HIV tests reliable?

Yes, rapid finger-stick tests are very accurate after the window period; any reactive result is confirmed with a lab test.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

Where can teens get STD testing near Winthrop, WA?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

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