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STD Testing in Zuni Pueblo, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

McKinley County reports about 70 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you live in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Choose what's best for you below.

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STD testing near Zuni Pueblo, NM

8 testing options are listed for Zuni Pueblo, NM. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 3.5 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Closest to you 3.5 miles

Indian Health Service

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Indian Health Service in Zuni tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A and B, and HIV. Treating bacterial STIs the same visit when results call for it. Sliding-scale fees apply to all, and appointments are required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or whose usual doctor doesn't routinely order herpes or hepatitis testing, Indian Health Service in Zuni runs both alongside the core bacterial and HIV workup. That breadth in a single appointment means fewer gaps to chase down separately.

Substance-Use Treatment Available During the Same Visit

When substance use and sexual health are entangled, as they often are, Indian Health Service in Zuni can address both at once. For someone without a separate counselor or treatment program, having that care available through the same provider, on the same sliding scale, removes a real logistical barrier.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
Rte 301 North 21 B Avenue, Zuni, NM 87327
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 30.6 miles

GCH - Gurley

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GCH - Gurley, in Gallup, earns its federally qualified designation by tying fees to income. Nobody is turned away because the cost doesn't work for them. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with what you owe scaled to what you earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
705 Gurley Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301
Website
Community health center 30.7 miles

Gallup Community Health

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 45 reviews

Gallup Community Health runs on a sliding scale with Medicare and private insurance accepted, and donations welcomed: keeping gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing reachable across income levels. Walk-ins are welcome, and bacterial infections are treated the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2111 College Drive, Gallup, NM 87301
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 30.8 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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New Mexico Department of Health in Gallup tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B and C, and TB: all on a sliding-scale fee structure with appointments required, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, and every service provided at no cost.

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Every Service Runs on Zero Dollars

The clinic's full capability (rapid and conventional HIV testing, the hepatitis panel, TB screening and treatment, vaccines, and STI care) carries no charge for anyone who walks in. For someone managing care without insurance or a regular provider, that standing policy means the complete range of services is available without any financial calculation at the door.

Spanish-Language Care, Not an Add-On

Plenty of clinics handle Spanish through workarounds that put distance between a patient and their provider. At New Mexico Department of Health in Gallup, Spanish is a direct service language: counseling, STI prevention education, and harm reduction conversations happen in Spanish with staff, not through a layer in between.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Address as STI Care

The clinic's substance-use treatment program sits alongside its STI testing, needle exchange, and harm reduction services. A configuration that serves people whose health needs don't separate neatly by category. Anyone without a regular care network can address both concerns in a single appointment rather than managing two separate systems.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1919 College Drive, Gallup, NM 87301
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
Most reviewed 30.9 miles

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 428 reviews

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs the same visit, with fees on a sliding scale and walk-ins welcome.

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Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment at One Address

When hepatitis C goes untreated, it's almost always because a positive result sent someone to find a specialist, find an appointment, find a way to pay. A chain that quietly breaks. At Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, treatment is available on-site, so the diagnosis leads directly to care rather than paperwork.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services carries testing for hepatitis B and hepatitis C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A standing capability that matters for anyone without a regular provider who needs a single visit to cover the full picture, especially when paying out-of-pocket on a sliding scale.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1900 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301
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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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 Zuni Pueblo, NM

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 Zuni Pueblo, NM

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

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

  • Zuni PHS Hospital

    Box 467, Zuni, NM 87327

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Crownpoint Healthcare Facility

    Highway 371 & Navajo 9, Crownpoint, NM 87313

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Tohatchi Health Center Laboratory

    Choos Gai Drive, Tohatchi, NM 87325

    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 Zuni Pueblo. 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.

Pharmacies near Zuni Pueblo, NM

No pharmacy near Zuni Pueblo, NM 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.

  • One Care Pharmacy

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 32 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 33 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 33 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Zuni Pueblo, NM.

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 Zuni Pueblo, 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 McKinley County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in McKinley County, the county that includes Zuni Pueblo, compare with New Mexico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#9 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 73% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, McKinley County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

McKinley County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = McKinley County vs the state average
Infection McKinley County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
505.8 348 cases ▼ 3%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
155.5 107 cases ▼ 8%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
69.8 48 cases ▲ 91%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
39.2 27 cases ▲ 117%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
127.9 88 cases ▲ 67%
76.6 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 McKinley County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in McKinley County, chlamydia has fallen from 698.2 to 505.8 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has fallen from 301.8 to 155.5 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 102.9 to 69.8 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Zuni Pueblo, NM

Adults uninsured
13.5%
No routine checkup
34.7%
No transportation
24.5%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
24.5%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
32.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,217 : 1
McKinley County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 37.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 McKinley County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in McKinley County (2023)

People living with HIV
233 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
46 · PnR 4.33

McKinley County HIV care continuum (2023)

McKinley County recorded 10.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among McKinley County residents living with HIV, 86.5% are in care · 81% 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 McKinley County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Zuni Pueblo, NM

Dowa Yalanne rises at the edge of Zuni, a landmark that roots this community in something much older than any health statistic, and that same deep-rootedness shapes how people here actually live. With an average household of more than five people, many younger adults in their late teens and twenties aren't navigating solo apartment leases; they're embedded in multigenerational homes, sharing space, responsibilities, and often a single vehicle across a community where driving is the only realistic way to reach most services. That reality matters when it comes to STI screening. A substantial share of Zuni's adults are outside the formal labor force, not because people aren't occupied, but because the local economy creates real gaps in steady employment. Scheduling a clinic visit around irregular hours, shared transportation, or caretaking obligations inside a large household takes deliberate planning.

The options listed on this page vary in hours and cost, so it's worth checking which ones accommodate the tightest schedules before making the trip. Zuni is also a community where roughly nineteen in twenty households own their home, ties here run generational. The young adults who grew up near Ho'n A:wan Community Park and stayed aren't a transient population; they're building lives in place, and routine screening fits naturally into the longer-term care that staying means. Knowing what's available nearby is simply a useful thing to carry.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Zuni Pueblo, NM

Walkability 6.17 / 20 · Below average

At 6.17/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Zuni Pueblo 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 87327 snapshot

Residents
7,344
Median age
34.5
Median income
$46,179

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 87327 area around Zuni Pueblo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Zuni Pueblo alone.

Zuni Pueblo sits in McKinley County, ZIP 87327. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Dowa Yalanne
  • Ho’n A:wan Community Park
  • Museum of Zuni

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Zuni

STD testing in Zuni Pueblo, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in McKinley County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico 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 Zuni Pueblo-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 Zuni Pueblo 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 New Mexico

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Zuni Pueblo, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

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

What's included in a full panel near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

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

How common is chlamydia in McKinley County?

McKinley County reported ~506 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Mexico average.

How long do results take near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Can STDs be treated near Zuni Pueblo, NM?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

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