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

Hays County reports about 15 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Woodcreek, Texas, you can choose between local clinics that may bill insurance, and private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below for options.

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STD testing near Woodcreek, TX

6 testing options are listed for Woodcreek, TX. The nearest, CommuniCare Health Centers - Wimberley, is about 2.8 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 2.8 miles

CommuniCare Health Centers - Wimberley

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 239 reviews

CommuniCare Health Centers - Wimberley welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, so same-day care requires no advance planning. Federally qualified and income-based sliding-scale fees make syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing financially within reach for patients across the income spectrum in Wimberley.

Sliding-scale
Address
203 Stillwater Suite 6, Wimberley, TX 78676
Website
12.0 miles

Community Action Incorporated of Central Texas

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 55 reviews

Community Action Incorporated of Central Texas in San Marcos charges on a sliding scale with Medicaid accepted, keeping gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing within reach across income levels. Appointments are required, and STI treatment is available alongside counseling.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
215 South Reimer Avenue, Stes 130 And 140 San Marcos, TX 78666
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
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews
Address
170 Benney Lane, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 11.7 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 – 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

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
13830 Sawyer Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 13.4 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 – 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
135 Bunton Creek Road, Kyle, TX 78640 15.1 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Address
5781 Kyle Parkway, Kyle, TX 78640 15.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 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 Woodcreek, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Woodcreek, TX

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Woodcreek, 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 Woodcreek, TX

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

  • Texas Oncology SAN Marcos

    1308 Wonderworld Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Texas Oncology, PA - Hays County

    211 Elmhurst Drive Suite A, Kyle, TX 78640

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Christus Santa Rosa Hospital- SAN Marcos

    1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,071 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Woodcreek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 406 offer telehealth.

  • Eric Price, MD

    Family medicine · 201 Fm, Wimberley

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  • Juan Ramirez, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 9670 Ranch Road, Wimberley

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  • Anthony Bienek, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 14100 Ranch Road, Wimberley

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  • Kristi Burkhart

    Family medicine · 249 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs

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  • William Noble, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 170 Benney Lane, Dripping Springs

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  • Robert Norris, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 27600 Ranch Road, Dripping Springs

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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 Woodcreek, TX

No pharmacy near Woodcreek, 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.

  • Wimberley Pharmacy

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 1.8 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    2.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Woodcreek, 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 Woodcreek, 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 Hays County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hays County, the county that includes Woodcreek, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#50 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 80% of the state

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

Hays County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Hays County vs the state average
Infection Hays County Texas United States
Chlamydia
472.4 1,325 cases ▼ 4%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
159.4 447 cases ▼ 10%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.6 41 cases ▼ 3%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.5 38 cases ▼ 49%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.6 55 cases ▼ 56%
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 Hays County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hays County, chlamydia has risen from 448.4 to 472.4 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has risen from 153.5 to 159.4 per 100,000 (4%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.6 to 14.6 per 100,000 (121%).

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 Woodcreek, TX

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
21%
Binge drinking
15.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.2%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
13.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,260 : 1
Hays County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 67th 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 Hays County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hays County (2023)

People living with HIV
190 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
33cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
85.3%

Hays County HIV care continuum (2023)

Hays County recorded 13.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hays County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 71.8% 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 Hays County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Woodcreek, TX

Woodcreek's economy centers on skilled trades and established professional work: carpentry, contracting, property management, the kind of labor that builds a town's physical infrastructure and keeps households stable. That same stability, and the long-term thinking it encourages, makes routine STI screening a natural part of health maintenance here. Young adults in their twenties and thirties, whether newly partnered or navigating changing relationships, benefit from the same straightforward approach: confidential testing available in and around Woodcreek, listed on this page, fits easily into a responsible health rhythm. Families and homeowners in neighborhoods like Wimberley tend toward preventive care (annual checkups, dental work, vaccinations) and STI screening belongs in that same category of sensible precaution, not crisis response.

Testing happens quietly, results stay private, and the focus stays on your health, not on anyone else's assumptions or judgments. The clinic and testing sites listed on this page serve Woodcreek residents with the same discretion they'd expect anywhere. Whether you're establishing baseline health after a new relationship or screening as part of regular wellness, the process is straightforward and the confidentiality genuine.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Woodcreek, TX

Walkability 6.1 / 20 · Below average

At 6.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Woodcreek generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Woodcreek, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78676 snapshot

Residents
15,896
Median age
48.7
Median income
$86,819

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78676 area around Woodcreek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Woodcreek alone.

Woodcreek sits in Hays County, ZIP 78676. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Augusta Park
  • Veteran's Memorial Plaza
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area
  • Jacobs Well Cemetery
  • Jacob's Well
  • Old Baldy Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Wimberley

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Hays 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 Woodcreek-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 Woodcreek 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 Woodcreek, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Woodcreek, TX?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Woodcreek, TX?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Woodcreek, TX?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Woodcreek, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hays County?

Hays County reported ~472 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Woodcreek, TX?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?

It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.

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