RapidRapid STD testing in Los Angeles today
122 private walk-in lab locations in the Los Angeles area. Order online, walk in with no appointment, about 5 minutes, results in 1 to 2 days. Individual tests from $24, 10-test panel $139. Nothing billed to insurance.
Find a Los Angeles Lab → See all 122 locations ↓Los Angeles County has more people than most states, and rapid STD testing in Los Angeles is available in every part of it, from the Valley to the South Bay. Below: the private walk-in route with every lab address and hours, the county’s free clinics, and how urgent care compares.
The fastest option: order online, walk into a lab today
Private lab draw sites are everywhere: downtown and Koreatown, Hollywood and West Hollywood, the Westside from Santa Monica to Culver City, the Valley from Van Nuys to Woodland Hills, Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, the South Bay from Torrance to Long Beach, and the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. Order online, walk in with no appointment, spend about 5 minutes, and get results in 1 to 2 days in a private account. Nothing is billed to insurance and nothing goes on your medical record.
Most sites open at 7 or 8 a.m. on weekdays, and many open Saturday mornings. The full list with hours is below.
Los Angeles County sexual health clinics
The LA County Department of Public Health offers free STI and HIV testing and treatment at its sexual health clinics, with several locations across the county. Tests include gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, trichomoniasis, and, when symptoms are present, herpes, plus exams for genital warts and pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Central Health Center: 241 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, downtown. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments required.
- Other locations: the county lists its sexual health clinics and their phone numbers on its public health site; call the clinic you want to visit to book.
- LA County STD Hotline: 1-800-758-0880 for questions and referrals to free and low-cost testing anywhere in the county. For the current community testing site schedule, call (323) 629-3411.
Free clinics are the right choice if cost is the barrier and you can wait for an appointment. Rapid HIV results come back during the visit; lab results take several days.
Urgent care in Los Angeles
Urgent care centers are on most commercial corridors, and most offer STD testing with an exam. Without insurance, budget $150 or more for the visit plus lab charges, with results in 2 to 5 days. Some run rapid HIV on site. Useful when you have symptoms and want treatment today.
California notes
- Minors: California allows anyone 12 and older to consent to their own STD testing and treatment confidentially.
- Expedited partner therapy is allowed in California for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
- Syphilis: LA County has seen large increases in syphilis; include it in any panel.
When to test
Chlamydia and gonorrhea at 2 weeks after exposure, HIV and syphilis at 6 weeks, herpes antibody at 12 weeks. With symptoms, test now and retest after the window.
Which tests to order
The 10-test panel ($139) covers HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes 1 and 2, and hepatitis A, B, and C. After one known exposure, chlamydia and gonorrhea together ($99) at two weeks and HIV plus syphilis ($49 each) at six weeks is a reasonable minimum.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get same-day STD testing in Los Angeles?
Order online and walk into any private lab draw site across LA County the same day. No appointment, about 5 minutes, results in 1 to 2 days. Los Angeles County also runs free sexual health clinics, mostly by appointment.
Is there free STD testing in Los Angeles?
Yes. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers free STI and HIV testing at its sexual health clinics, including the Central Health Center at 241 N. Figueroa St. Appointments are required; call the clinic or the county STD hotline at 1-800-758-0880 for referrals.
How much does STD testing cost in Los Angeles without insurance?
Private lab tests are $24 to $59 each or $139 for a 10-test panel, paid directly. Urgent care in LA typically charges $150 or more for the visit plus lab fees.
Can I get STD tested on a Saturday in LA?
Yes. Many private lab locations across the county open Saturday mornings. Order online first and confirm the hours of the location you choose.