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105 private walk-in lab locations in the New York City 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 NYC Lab → See all 105 locations ↓New York City has more places to get an STD test than almost anywhere in the country, which is exactly why searching for rapid STD testing in NYC is confusing. Below: every private walk-in lab in the five boroughs with hours, the city’s free Sexual Health Clinics with their addresses and hours, and how urgent care and private practices compare.
The fastest option for a full panel: walk into a lab
Order online, then walk into any nearby lab draw site the same day. The city is dense with them: Midtown, the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and downtown Manhattan; Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn; Flushing, Forest Hills, Jamaica, and Astoria in Queens; the Grand Concourse and Riverdale in the Bronx; and the Hylan Boulevard corridor on Staten Island.
- No appointment. Check in, give urine and a small blood draw, leave. About 5 minutes.
- Results in 1 to 2 days in a private online account, with a doctor available for positive results.
- Cost: $24 to $129 per test, $139 for the 10-test panel. Nothing billed to insurance and nothing on your medical record.
- Hours: most sites open by 7 or 8 a.m. on weekdays; a good number open Saturday mornings. The full list is below.
NYC Health Department Sexual Health Clinics (free, walk-in, rapid HIV)
The city runs Sexual Health Clinics that provide STI testing and treatment, rapid HIV testing, PEP and PrEP, and emergency contraception, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Services are walk-in.
- Chelsea (Manhattan): 303 Ninth Ave. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Express testing for people without symptoms: Monday and Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Fort Greene (Brooklyn): 295 Flatbush Ave. Extension, 2nd floor. Express STI testing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Jamaica (Queens): 90-37 Parsons Blvd, 1st floor. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Morrisania (Bronx): 1309 Fulton Ave, 2nd floor. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rapid HIV results come back in about 20 minutes; chlamydia and gonorrhea results take several days by phone or portal. Clinics can fill up early in the day, so arrive early and check the current schedule before going. This is the right choice if cost is the barrier or you need PEP after a high-risk HIV exposure.
Urgent care
Urgent care is on nearly every commercial block in the city. Most offer STD testing and some have rapid HIV. Expect a wait to be seen, a visit fee plus lab charges (or your copay), results in 2 to 5 days, and a record on your insurance.
Private sexual health practices
Manhattan in particular has private clinics advertising same-day STD testing, and some genuinely run point-of-care molecular tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea with results in about an hour. Prices are typically several hundred dollars for a visit plus tests. The premium option for people who need an answer today and are willing to pay for it.
Comparing the options
| Private walk-in lab | City Sexual Health Clinic | Urgent care | Private same-day practice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment | None | None (walk-in, limited hours) | Walk-in | Usually |
| Visit time | About 5 min | Often 1–2 hours | 30–60 min | 30–60 min |
| Rapid HIV on site | No | Yes | Some | Yes |
| Chlamydia/gonorrhea results | 1–2 days | Several days | 2–5 days | Same day at some |
| Cost without insurance | $24–$139 | Free | $100+ | $300+ |
| On insurance/medical record | No | No insurance needed | Yes | Varies |
New York notes
- Minors can consent to their own STD testing and treatment in New York.
- Expedited partner therapy is allowed in New York for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Weekends: private lab Saturday hours are the main weekend option; the city clinics are weekdays only.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get same-day STD testing in NYC?
Order online and walk into any private lab draw site in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island the same day, with results in 1 to 2 days. The NYC Health Department Sexual Health Clinics also accept walk-ins on weekdays and offer rapid HIV testing.
Is STD testing free in NYC?
The NYC Health Department Sexual Health Clinics in Chelsea, Fort Greene, Jamaica, and Morrisania provide testing and treatment regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Private testing is $24 to $129 per test or $139 for a 10-test panel with no insurance needed.
How fast are STD test results in NYC?
Rapid HIV tests at the city clinics read in about 20 minutes. Lab results for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and the rest of a panel take 1 to 2 days from private labs and several days from clinics and urgent care.
Can I get STD tested in NYC without insurance?
Yes. Private online testing does not use insurance at all, and the city Sexual Health Clinics serve uninsured patients.