Rapid STD Testing Guides

New York City, NY

Rapid STD testing in NYC: walk-in lab addresses and hours in all five boroughs, plus the city's free Sexual Health Clinics and what testing costs.

Also: Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island

Las Vegas, NV

Rapid STD testing in Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Southern Nevada Health District clinic, and what it costs.

Also: Henderson

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Rapid STD testing in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, and Arlington: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Dallas County sexual health clinic, and costs.

Also: Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington

Houston, TX

Rapid STD testing across Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and The Woodlands: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Houston Health Department clinics, and costs.

Also: Katy, Sugar Land

Atlanta, GA

Rapid STD testing in Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Fulton County Board of Health clinics, and costs.

Also: Marietta, Decatur, Gwinnett County

Phoenix, AZ

Rapid STD testing across Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Maricopa County STD Clinic, and costs.

Also: Scottsdale, Mesa and the East Valley

Los Angeles, CA

Rapid STD testing across Los Angeles, the Valley, the Westside, South Bay, and Long Beach: walk-in lab addresses and hours, LA County sexual health clinics, and costs.

Also: Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank, Torrance and the South Bay

Chicago, IL

Rapid STD testing in Chicago and the suburbs: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the city's three CDPH sexual health clinics, and what testing costs without insurance.

Also: Naperville, Schaumburg and the Northwest Suburbs

Philadelphia, PA

Rapid STD testing in Philadelphia and its PA suburbs: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the city's free walk-in STI clinic at Health Center 1, and what testing costs.

Also: Cherry Hill and South Jersey

San Antonio, TX

Rapid STD testing in San Antonio: walk-in lab addresses and hours across the city, the Metro Health STI clinic on East Highland, and what testing costs without insurance.

Jacksonville, FL

Rapid STD testing in Jacksonville and Orange Park: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Duval County health department STD clinic downtown, and what testing costs.

Honolulu, HI

Rapid STD testing in Honolulu and across Oahu: walk-in lab addresses and hours (most open Saturday), the Diamond Head Health Center STI clinic, and what testing costs.

Austin, TX

Rapid STD testing in Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the $30 Austin Public Health Sexual Health Clinic, and what testing costs.

El Paso, TX

Rapid STD testing in El Paso: walk-in lab addresses and hours (most open Saturday), the free city health department STD clinic on El Paso Drive, and what testing costs.

Miami, FL

Rapid STD testing in Miami, Hialeah, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Miami-Dade health department clinic, and what testing costs.

Oklahoma City, OK

Rapid STD testing in Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the three OCCHD sexual health clinics, and what testing costs without insurance.

Orlando, FL

Rapid STD testing in Orlando and Kissimmee: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the walk-in Orange County health department STD clinic downtown, and what testing costs.

Indianapolis, IN

Rapid STD testing in Indianapolis, Carmel, and Fishers: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Marion County Bell Flower Clinic walk-in hours, and what testing costs.

Bakersfield, CA

Rapid STD testing in Bakersfield: walk-in lab addresses and hours across the city, the Kern County Public Health STD clinic on Mt. Vernon Avenue, and what testing costs.

San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA

Rapid STD testing in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the county's Crane Center sexual health clinic, and costs.

Pittsburgh, PA

Rapid STD testing in Pittsburgh and its suburbs: walk-in lab addresses and hours (half open Saturday), the free Allegheny County Public Health Clinic, and costs.

Rochester, NY, NY

Rapid STD testing in Rochester, Greece, Henrietta, and Webster: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Monroe County walk-in STI clinic, and what testing costs.

San Francisco, Oakland, and the Peninsula, CA

Rapid STD testing in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and the Peninsula: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free SF City Clinic on 7th Street, and costs.

Tampa Bay, FL

Rapid STD testing in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Brandon: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the $30 walk-in county STD clinic downtown, and costs.

Baton Rouge, LA

Rapid STD testing in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Zachary, and Denham Springs: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit, and costs.

Charlotte, NC

Rapid STD testing in Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, and Gastonia: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free Mecklenburg County Public Health clinic, and costs.

Columbus, OH, OH

Rapid STD testing in Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, and Grove City: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Columbus Public Health's sliding-scale clinic, and costs.

St. Louis, MO

Rapid STD testing in St. Louis, St. Charles, Chesterfield, and Florissant: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free city Health Stop and county clinics, and costs.

Tucson, AZ

Rapid STD testing in Tucson and Oro Valley: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Pima County Theresa Lee Public Health Center, and what testing costs.

Fresno, CA

Rapid STD testing in Fresno and Clovis: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Fresno County Department of Public Health clinic on Fulton Street, and what testing costs.

San Diego, CA

Rapid STD testing in San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, and Oceanside: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the county's three sexual health clinics, and what testing costs.

Wilmington, DE, DE

Rapid STD testing in Wilmington, Newark, and New Castle County: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free state clinic at Porter State Service Center, and costs.

Springfield, MA, MA

Rapid STD testing in Springfield, MA and the Pioneer Valley: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Tapestry Health's free walk-in clinic on Main Street, and costs.

Baltimore, MD

Rapid STD testing in Baltimore, Towson, Columbia, and Glen Burnie: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the city's Druid and Eastern sexual health clinics, and costs.

Portland, OR, OR

Rapid STD testing in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Gresham: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Multnomah County STI Clinic, and what testing costs.

Corpus Christi, TX

Rapid STD testing in Corpus Christi: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free walk-in Nueces County public health STI clinic on Horne Road, and what testing costs.

Milwaukee, WI

Rapid STD testing in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Waukesha, and Racine: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free Keenan Health Center STI clinic, and costs.

Riverside and the Inland Empire, CA

Rapid STD testing in Riverside, Corona, San Bernardino, and the Inland Empire: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the RUHS Riverside Neighborhood Health Center, and costs.

Colorado Springs, CO

Rapid STD testing in Colorado Springs: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the El Paso County Public Health clinic on Garden of the Gods Road, and what testing costs.

Naples and Fort Myers, FL

Rapid STD testing in Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Marco Island: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Collier County health department clinic, and costs.

Lafayette, LA, LA

Rapid STD testing in Lafayette, New Iberia, Crowley, and Acadiana: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Lafayette Parish Health Unit, and what testing costs.

Erie, PA, PA

Rapid STD testing in Erie, PA: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free Erie County Department of Health STI clinic on West Second Street, and what testing costs.

Denver, CO

Rapid STD testing in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, and Boulder: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Denver Health sexual health clinic, and what testing costs.

Washington, DC, DC

Rapid STD testing in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Arlington, and Alexandria: walk-in lab addresses and hours, DC's free GetCheckedDC program, and costs.

Louisville, KY

Rapid STD testing in Louisville and Southern Indiana: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Louisville Metro Public Health walk-in clinic on East Gray Street, and costs.

Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle, NC

Rapid STD testing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Wake County's free STD clinic on Sunnybrook Road, and costs.

Cincinnati, OH

Rapid STD testing in Cincinnati, Mason, Hamilton, and Northern Kentucky: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Cincinnati Health Department walk-in STI testing, and costs.

Sacramento, CA

Rapid STD testing in Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Davis: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Sacramento County Sexual Health Clinic, and costs.

Orange County, CA, CA

Rapid STD testing in Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the county's 17th Street clinic, and costs.

Newark and North Jersey, NJ

Rapid STD testing in Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Paterson, Clifton, and Bergen County: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Newark's free city clinics, and costs.

Long Island, NY

Rapid STD testing on Long Island: walk-in lab addresses and hours across Nassau and Suffolk, the county public health clinics, and what testing costs without insurance.

Hartford, CT

Rapid STD testing in Hartford, West Hartford, New Britain, Manchester, and central Connecticut: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Hartford's STD clinic, and costs.

Providence, RI

Rapid STD testing in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Cranston, and Fall River: walk-in lab addresses and hours, Open Door Health's express clinic, and costs.

Boston, MA

Rapid STD testing in Boston and Greater Boston: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the free Boston STD Clinic at BMC, Fenway Health's walk-in hours, and costs.

Buffalo, NY

Rapid STD testing in Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Western New York: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the Erie County Sexual Health Center, and costs.

Palm Beach County, FL

Rapid STD testing in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens: walk-in lab addresses and hours, public clinics, and costs.

Seattle, WA

Rapid STD testing in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, and Everett: walk-in lab addresses and hours, the public Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview, and costs.

STD Testing for Couples: How to Get Tested Together, and What If One of You Tests Positive

How couples get STD tested together: when to test before stopping condoms, how ordering and results work, which tests to get, and what to do if one of you tests positive.

How Are STD Tests Done? Urine, Blood, and Swab Tests Explained Step by Step

Exactly what happens during an STD test: which infections use urine, blood, or a swab, how to prepare, what the 5-minute lab visit is like, and how results come back.

Signs of an STD in Women: Symptoms to Watch For and When to Get Tested

The early and late signs of an STD in women, which infections cause which symptoms, why most infections are silent, and when and how to get tested.

STD Testing for Men: How It's Done, What to Expect, and Which Tests to Get

How STD testing works for men: urine and blood samples, whether a swab is needed, which tests men should get and how often, symptoms to watch for, and what it costs.

How Soon After Exposure Can You Test for STDs? Window Periods for Every Infection

The window period for every STD, the earliest reliable test date after exposure, a day-by-day testing schedule, and why an early negative is not a final answer.

Chlamydia Test: Symptoms, Window Period, Results, and Treatment

Everything about getting tested for chlamydia: how the urine test works, when to test after exposure, symptoms in men and women, results time, cost, and treatment.

Gonorrhea Test and Treatment Guide: Symptoms, Window Period, and Results

How gonorrhea is tested, when to test after exposure, symptoms in men and women, results time and cost, the single-shot treatment, and why retesting matters.

What's in a Full STD Panel? 10-Test vs 13-Test Panels Explained

What a full STD panel includes, the difference between the 10-test and 13-test panels, what is not covered, who needs which, timing after exposure, and cost.

Herpes Test (HSV-1 and HSV-2): Blood Test Accuracy, Timing, and What Results Mean

How herpes is tested, when the HSV-1 and HSV-2 blood test is accurate, what a swab of a sore can tell you, how to read the result, cost, and treatment options.

HPV Test: Who Can Be Tested, How It Works, and What the Options Are

How HPV testing works, why there is no HPV test for most men, cervical screening ages and intervals, what a positive result means, the vaccine, and genital warts.

Trichomoniasis Test: How It's Done, Symptoms, Results, and Treatment

How trichomoniasis is tested in men and women, when to test after exposure, what the symptoms are, how long results take, cost, and how it is treated and cured.

Syphilis Test: Stages, Symptoms, Window Period, Results, and Treatment

How syphilis is tested, what the two blood tests mean, when to test after exposure, the symptoms of each stage, cost and results time, and the penicillin cure.

Does Insurance Cover STD Testing? (And Why You Might Not Want It To)

When insurance covers STD testing at no cost, when you pay copays, what shows up on the Explanation of Benefits, and when paying privately is the better move.

Cheap STD Testing Near Me: Lowest-Cost Options Compared

Free and low-cost STD testing options ranked by price, speed, and privacy: health departments, Planned Parenthood, private labs, urgent care, and home kits.

How Much Does STD Testing Cost? Prices With and Without Insurance

Real STD testing prices: $24 to $59 per test or $139 for a 10-test panel at private labs, $200 to $400 at urgent care, free at health departments. Every option compared.

STD Testing Without Insurance: What It Costs and Where to Go

How to get tested for STDs with no insurance: flat-price private labs from $24, free health department clinics, sliding-scale options, and what to avoid.

Planned Parenthood STD Testing: Cost, Wait Times, and Alternatives

What STD testing at Planned Parenthood involves: which tests, sliding-scale cost, whether you need an appointment, how long results take, and faster alternatives.

Does Labcorp or Quest Do STD Testing? How to Order Without a Doctor

Labcorp and Quest run most STD tests in the U.S., but you can't just walk in. Here is how to get tested at their locations without a doctor, and what it costs.

Does Urgent Care Do STD Testing? Cost, Wait, and Results Time

Yes, most urgent care centers test for STDs. Here is what they test, what it costs with and without insurance, how long results take, and when a lab is better.

Walk-In STD Testing With No Appointment: Where to Go Today

Every walk-in STD testing option that needs no appointment, how long each takes, what it costs, and how to walk into a lab today with results in 1 to 2 days.

Where to Get Tested for STDs: Every Option Ranked by Speed and Privacy

All the places you can get tested for STDs, ranked by how fast results come back, what it costs, and how private it is, plus how to get tested today.

Can You Get a Rapid STD Test at CVS or Walgreens?

What CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens actually offer for STD testing, what it costs, how long results take, and the faster private alternative.

Rapid Gonorrhea Test: Results Time, Window Period, and Where to Go

How gonorrhea is tested, how fast results really come back, when to test after exposure, symptoms to watch for, treatment, and where to get tested today.

Rapid Herpes Test: Why There Isn't One, and What to Do Instead

There is no rapid herpes test. Here is how HSV-1 and HSV-2 are actually tested, when the blood test is accurate, what a sore swab shows, and where to get tested.

Rapid HIV Test: 20-Minute Results, Accuracy, and Where to Get One

How rapid HIV tests work, how accurate they are, the window period for each test type, what a positive result means, and where to get tested today.

Rapid Syphilis Test: Same-Visit Results, Accuracy, and When to Test

How rapid syphilis tests work, how they compare to lab testing, the window period, stages and symptoms, treatment, and where to get tested today.

Rapid Chlamydia Test: Where to Get One and How Fast Results Come Back

How a rapid chlamydia test works, why most results take 1 to 2 days, when to test after exposure, what it costs, and where to get tested today without an appointment.

Rapid STD Test Kits: At-Home Options vs. Walk-In Labs

Which at-home rapid STD test kits actually exist, how accurate they are, what they cost, and why a same-day walk-in lab is usually faster than a mail-in kit.

Rapid STI Testing: STI vs STD, and How to Get Tested Fast

STI and STD mean the same thing. Here is how rapid STI testing works, which infections can be tested quickly, what a full STI check includes, and where to walk in today.

Rapid STD Testing Near Me: How to Get Tested Today

Where to get a rapid STD test near you today, what 'rapid' really means for each infection, and how to get confidential lab results in 1 to 2 days.

How Long Do STD Test Results Take? Turnaround Times for Every Test

How long STD test results take by test and by provider: rapid tests in 20 minutes, private labs in 1 to 2 days, urgent care in 2 to 5 days, at-home kits in about a week.

Same-Day STD Testing: What 'Same Day' Really Means and How to Get Results Fast

Same-day STD testing explained: which tests give same-day results, which take 1 to 2 days, where to walk in today without an appointment, and what it costs.