STD testing in Sacramento
Sacramento County's Sexual Health Clinic on Broadway tests for and treats HIV and other STDs by appointment and says it serves people regardless of ability to pay, and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center offers free HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing by appointment.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Sacramento
Sexual Health Clinic (Sacramento County Public Health)
Free or low cost4600 Broadway, Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95820
Services
- HIV and STD testing and treatment
- HIV and STD education and partner follow-up services
- PrEP and PEP, with PrEP navigators
- HIV care and treatment
- Family planning and birth control
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Sacramento County says its services are provided regardless of ability to pay, and it offers free Family PACT (FPACT) enrollment for people who may benefit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (916) 875-1551 to schedule an appointment; the clinic's page doesn't mention walk-ins. For PrEP, you can also fill out the county's PrEP contact form, and it says a PrEP navigator will reach out within 1 to 2 days.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
- Good to know
- Sacramento County Public Health says youth 12 and older can consent to their own STD and HIV services, including testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP and PEP.
Source: dhs.saccounty.gov (opens in a new tab) and dhs.saccounty.gov (opens in a new tab)
Sacramento LGBT Community Center: Lavender Heights (Midtown)
Free or low costMidtown: 2031 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Services
- Free rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests
- 3-site chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, with counseling
- Help connecting to an LGBTQ+ affirming medical provider if you test positive
- PrEP and PEP navigation, and help enrolling in PrEP-AP and ADAP
- Free HIV home test kits, mailed in unmarked packages
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the Center says. If you test positive, it helps link you to care regardless of your insurance or income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment, and the Center says slots are limited. Book online from its sexual health page, or call (916) 442-0185 to schedule an HIV test. It also tests throughout the region with its Mobile Testing Unit.
- Hours
- Center hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Testing is by appointment.
- Good to know
- An LGBTQ+ community center; it says everyone is welcome. The Center says it is temporarily at 2031 K Street while its building at 1015 20th Street is renovated, and it planned to move back in fall 2026, so call (916) 442-0185 to confirm where to go.
Source: saccenter.org (opens in a new tab) and saccenter.org (opens in a new tab)
Sacramento LGBT Community Center: Marsha P. Johnson Center South
Free or low costSouth Sacramento: 7725 Stockton Blvd, Suite O, Sacramento, CA 95823
Services
- Free rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests
- 3-site chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, with counseling
- Help connecting to an LGBTQ+ affirming medical provider if you test positive
- PrEP and PEP navigation, and help enrolling in PrEP-AP and ADAP
- Free HIV home test kits, mailed in unmarked packages
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the Center says. If you test positive, it helps link you to care regardless of your insurance or income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment, and the Center says slots are limited. Book online from its sexual health page, or call (916) 442-0185 to schedule an HIV test. It also tests throughout the region with its Mobile Testing Unit.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. Testing is by appointment.
- Good to know
- The South Sacramento site of an LGBTQ+ community center; the Center says everyone is welcome.
Source: saccenter.org (opens in a new tab) and saccenter.org (opens in a new tab)
One Community Health: Midtown Health Center
Free or low costMidtown: 1500 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Services
- Rapid HIV tests and confirmatory labs
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis screening
- STI treatment, exposure counseling, partner testing and retesting plans
- PrEP and PEP
- HPV and hepatitis B vaccines
- Cost
- One Community Health says it will never refuse care to anyone based on ability to pay. If you don't qualify for insurance, self-pay fees follow a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Accepts Medi-Cal, Managed Care Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California plans and some commercial plans, and its eligibility staff can help you enroll in coverage.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (916) 443-3299 to book. One Community Health says it welcomes walk-ins for STD testing and keeps same-day slots for urgent needs, such as new symptoms or a recent exposure. Bring a photo ID and your insurance card if you have one.
- Good to know
- Formerly the Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES), founded in 1989. Interpreters are available. Its teen clinic offers STD testing, and One Community Health says minors in California can get STD testing without a parent's consent. It can also mail you an HIV home self-test kit.
Source: onecommunityhealth.com (opens in a new tab) and onecommunityhealth.com (opens in a new tab)
WellSpace Health: Women's Health Campus
Free or low cost7601 Hospital Dr., Ste. 220 & 104B, Sacramento, CA 95823
Services
- HIV and STI testing and treatment
- PrEP and PEP
- Gynecological exams, birth control and well-woman care
- Pregnancy care
- Cost
- WellSpace Health says no patient will be turned away based on inability to pay. If you're uninsured and don't qualify for programs such as Medi-Cal, you may get a sliding fee discount based on income and family size; bring proof of income. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Managed Care, Medicare, Family PACT, Every Woman Counts and some commercial plans. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call Women's Health at (916) 392-2290.
- Good to know
- For women: WellSpace lists HIV and STI testing among its Women's Health services, which it describes as care for women of all ages. The campus also has a suite at 7501 Hospital Dr., Ste. 204.
Source: wellspacehealth.org (opens in a new tab) and wellspacehealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Sacramento Native American Health Center: J Street
Free or low cost2020 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Services
- Confidential HIV and STD testing and counseling for teens
- Confidential HIV testing and counseling for adults
- Family planning and women's health care
- Transgender care, including hormone therapy
- Cost
- SNAHC says no one is denied services because they can't pay, and it has a discounted sliding fee schedule based on family size and income; its FAQ says it needs a Social Security number to put you on the sliding scale. Accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal (including Anthem Blue Cross River City, Molina and Health Net River City plans), and SNAHC is a Family PACT provider. It bills private insurance only for Native patients.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients first register with Member Services: call 916-341-0575 or fill out the registration packet on SNAHC's site, then book a clinical appointment. SNAHC says it makes same-day appointments when it can, so call ahead.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; opens at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
- Good to know
- SNAHC says all are welcome. Its medical page lists STD testing under teen health care and HIV testing for adults; ask about other STD tests when you call.
Source: snahc.org (opens in a new tab) and snahc.org (opens in a new tab)
Sacramento Native American Health Center: Florin Road
Free or low costSouth Sacramento: 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95823
Services
- Confidential HIV and STD testing and counseling for teens
- Confidential HIV testing and counseling for adults
- Family planning and women's health care
- Transgender care, including hormone therapy
- Cost
- SNAHC says no one is denied services because they can't pay, and it has a discounted sliding fee schedule based on family size and income; its FAQ says it needs a Social Security number to put you on the sliding scale. Accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal (including Anthem Blue Cross River City, Molina and Health Net River City plans), and SNAHC is a Family PACT provider. It bills private insurance only for Native patients.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients first register with Member Services: call 916-341-0575 or fill out the registration packet on SNAHC's site, then book a clinical appointment. SNAHC says it makes same-day appointments when it can, so call ahead.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; opens at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
- Good to know
- SNAHC says there are no tribal or ethnic requirements for care at Florin Road. Its medical page lists STD testing under teen health care and HIV testing for adults; ask about other STD tests when you call.
Source: snahc.org (opens in a new tab) and snahc.org (opens in a new tab)
HALO Sacramento Community Clinic: El Camino
Free or low costNorth Sacramento: 965 El Camino Ave., Sacramento, CA 95815
Services
- Testing and treatment for STDs
- Family planning and pregnancy tests
- Primary care and medical laboratory services
- Cost
- HALO says a sliding-fee scale is available and that it accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and other insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (916) 642-1867, or use the Schedule Appointment link on the clinic's page.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Good to know
- HALO's Family Medicine page lists testing and treatment for STDs, and this clinic offers Family Medicine.
Source: halocares.org (opens in a new tab) and halocares.org (opens in a new tab)
HALO Sacramento Community Clinic: B Teri Burns Clinic
Free or low costNorth Natomas: 3314 Fong Ranch Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834
Services
- Testing and treatment for STDs
- Family planning and pregnancy tests
- Primary care and medical laboratory services
- Cost
- HALO says a sliding-fee scale is available and that it accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and other insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (916) 642-1867, or use the Schedule Appointment link on the clinic's page.
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- HALO's Family Medicine page lists testing and treatment for STDs, and this clinic offers Family Medicine.
Source: halocares.org (opens in a new tab) and halocares.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Sacramento
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: B Street Health Center
Free or low cost201 29th Street, Ste. B, Sacramento, CA 95816
Services
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment, with help getting your partners treated
- Rapid HIV testing from a finger stick, with results in 10 to 40 minutes
- HIV services
- Vaccines
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says its fees are on a sliding scale based on household income and family size, and that no one is denied services for inability to pay. It says Medi-Cal pays for most of its services, including STD testing, and that Family PACT, a state program, can cover STD testing and treatment for people who qualify; applications are at its health centers. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements. Call the center for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online for select services, or call the center to book any service. Walk-ins are welcome whenever the center is open, first come, first served; if staff can't see you that day, they'll give you the first priority appointment available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it can't promise every walk-in will be seen and recommends an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Telehealth visits by phone or video are also available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says teens 12 to 17 give their own consent for STD testing and treatment.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Capitol Plaza Health Center
Free or low cost1125 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Services
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment, with help getting your partners treated
- Rapid HIV testing from a finger stick, with results in 10 to 40 minutes
- HIV services
- Vaccines
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says its fees are on a sliding scale based on household income and family size, and that no one is denied services for inability to pay. It says Medi-Cal pays for most of its services, including STD testing, and that Family PACT, a state program, can cover STD testing and treatment for people who qualify; applications are at its health centers. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements. Call the center for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online for select services, or call the center to book any service. Walk-ins are welcome whenever the center is open, first come, first served; if staff can't see you that day, they'll give you the first priority appointment available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it can't promise every walk-in will be seen and recommends an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Telehealth visits by phone or video are also available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says teens 12 to 17 give their own consent for STD testing and treatment.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Fruitridge Health Center
Free or low cost5385 Franklin Blvd., Suite A-D, Sacramento, CA 95820
Services
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment, with help getting your partners treated
- Rapid HIV testing from a finger stick, with results in 10 to 40 minutes
- HIV services
- Vaccines
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says its fees are on a sliding scale based on household income and family size, and that no one is denied services for inability to pay. It says Medi-Cal pays for most of its services, including STD testing, and that Family PACT, a state program, can cover STD testing and treatment for people who qualify; applications are at its health centers. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements. Call the center for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online for select services, or call the center to book any service. Walk-ins are welcome whenever the center is open, first come, first served; if staff can't see you that day, they'll give you the first priority appointment available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it can't promise every walk-in will be seen and recommends an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Telehealth visits by phone or video are also available. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says teens 12 to 17 give their own consent for STD testing and treatment.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Sacramento
You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you or use a home kit. The table shows offers sold in California, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in California. Prices are the same in every state unless a note says otherwise, and some providers confirm availability at checkout.
| Provider | What's included | Price | Route | Results time | Same-day? | HSA/FSA | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best valueSTDcheck.com | Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $139 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Everlywell | Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $189 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Rapid STD Testing | Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Priority STD Testing | Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Wisp | Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways. | $249 | Home kit | 3 to 5 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Quest DiagnosticsNot available in AZ, HI, PR | Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order. | $282 | Lab visit | 2 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| myLAB Box | Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more). | $379 | Home kit | 2 to 8 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Labcorp OnDemand | Included in Complete STI Test
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection. | $489 | Lab visit | 1 to 4 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
- Best value
Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
$139- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee.
Order at STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab) Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
$189- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days.
Order at Everlywell (opens in a new tab)Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests.
Order at Rapid STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout.
Order at Priority STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 3 to 5 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways.
Order at Wisp (opens in a new tab)Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
$282- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 2 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Not available in AZ, HI, PR
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order.
Order at Quest Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
$379- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes (HSV-2 only)
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 2 to 8 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more).
Order at myLAB Box (opens in a new tab)Included in Complete STI Test
$489- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 4 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection.
Order at Labcorp OnDemand (opens in a new tab)
Same-day lab testing
These providers let you order online and give a sample at a lab the same day. Results still take time. How same-day STD testing works
Full panel
STDcheck.com
Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)
Order from STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab)$139Common 4
Everlywell
STD Screening Panel - Basic
Order from Everlywell (opens in a new tab)$119
Cheapest option per route in California
The lowest current price on each route among the providers we track. Results times are what each provider states.
| Test | Cheapest offer | Price | Results time | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common 4See all Common 4 prices | Lab visitEverlywellIncluded in STD Screening Panel - Basic4 tests as the provider counts themSample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $119 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| ChlamydiaSee all Chlamydia prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testUrine test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $59 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellIncluded in Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test2 tests as the provider counts themUrine sample. Free shipping. | $69 | 5 to 7 days | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| HIVSee all HIV prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testHIV-1/2 4th-generation antigen/antibody blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellSingle testOraQuick oral-swab rapid antibody test, read at home in about 20 minutes; a positive result needs a follow-up test. Free shipping. | $49 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| SyphilisSee all Syphilis prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testRPR blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitLabcorp OnDemandSingle testFirst To Know rapid antibody self-test (finger prick), read at home in about 15 minutes; no lab or physician service. Shipping cost is shown at checkout. All sales final. | $39 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) |
Common 4
- $119
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
Chlamydia
- $59
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $69
- Results time
- 5 to 7 days
HIV
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $49
- Results time
- Same day
Syphilis
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $39
- Results time
- Same day
Find a draw site near you
Each provider's own lab finder shows its draw sites near you. We link to them; we don't copy their lists.
- Labcorp OnDemand lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Labcorp
- Priority STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Quest Diagnostics lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Rapid STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)
- STDcheck.com lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp
California rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Free testing through Family PACT
California's Family PACT program, run by the state Department of Health Care Services, covers STI testing and treatment and HIV testing at no cost for people who qualify. Family PACT says you must live in California, be able to get pregnant or cause a pregnancy, have income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and, with some exceptions, have no other coverage for family planning. Age doesn't matter, and for minors it doesn't count parents' income.
Sources: California Family PACT (opens in a new tab), California Family PACT (opens in a new tab), California Family PACT (opens in a new tab)
Testing for people 12 and older
California Family Code §6926 lets a minor 12 or older consent to medical care to diagnose or treat a reportable infectious disease or a related sexually transmitted disease, and to prevent a sexually transmitted disease. Parents or guardians aren't liable for paying for that care.
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in California since January 1, 2022, under Health and Safety Code §120582. A physician, nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife or physician assistant who diagnoses chlamydia, gonorrhea or another STI covered by state or CDC guidance can provide antibiotics for your partners without examining them.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
California is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, and KFF names California among the states that used state-only funds to keep Planned Parenthood and other affected providers running. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, which runs the San Diego health centers, says it accepts Medi-Cal and that most Medi-Cal services are available at no cost.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (opens in a new tab)
Free option: public clinics
Free and low-cost testing is available at health department clinics and Title X family planning clinics. CDC's GetTested site finds confidential, free or low-cost testing near you by ZIP code.
What to expect
- Clinics usually test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, and often hepatitis B and C, following CDC screening advice for your age, anatomy and the kind of sex you have.
- A clinician can examine you, swab sores and often treat you in the same visit.
- Some tests sold in private panels are usually not offered without symptoms, such as herpes blood tests and HPV tests for men, because CDC doesn't recommend them as screening tests.
- Hours can be limited, and you may wait for an appointment or a walk-in slot.
- Free testing usually isn't anonymous either (some publicly funded sites offer anonymous HIV testing). Positive results for reportable infections are reported to the health department, confidentially.
Questions about STD testing in Sacramento
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Where can I get a free STD test in Sacramento?
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center says its rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests and its chlamydia and gonorrhea testing are free and confidential, by appointment at 2031 K Street in Midtown and at the Marsha P. Johnson Center South, 7725 Stockton Blvd. It also mails free HIV home test kits. Sacramento County's Sexual Health Clinic, 4600 Broadway, Suite 1400, says its services are provided regardless of ability to pay, and it offers free Family PACT enrollment. One Community Health, WellSpace Health, Sacramento Native American Health Center and HALO's Sacramento Community Clinics have sliding fee scales, and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says no one is denied services for inability to pay. Sacramento County also offers free at-home HIV tests through the Building Healthy Online Communities program.
Do I need an appointment at Sacramento County's Sexual Health Clinic?
The clinic asks you to call (916) 875-1551 to schedule an appointment, and its page doesn't mention walk-ins. It's open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. If you'd rather walk in, One Community Health says it welcomes walk-ins for STD testing, and Planned Parenthood's Sacramento health centers take walk-ins first come, first served; Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it can't promise every walk-in will be seen and recommends an appointment.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Sacramento?
Yes. California Family Code §6926 lets a minor 12 or older consent to medical care to diagnose or treat a reportable infectious disease or a related sexually transmitted disease, and to prevent a sexually transmitted disease. Parents or guardians aren't liable for paying for that care. Sacramento County Public Health says youth 12 and up can consent to their own STD and HIV services, including testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP and PEP. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says teens 12 to 17 in California give their own consent for STD testing and treatment and that it can't tell parents without the teen's permission, except in some situations, such as abuse, that the law requires it to report. One Community Health's teen clinic offers STD testing and says it serves teens regardless of ability to pay.
Can I use Medi-Cal or Family PACT for STD testing in Sacramento?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says Medi-Cal pays for most of its services, including STD testing, and that Family PACT, a state program for low-income women, men and teens, can cover STD testing and treatment for people who qualify; applications are at its health centers. Sacramento County's Sexual Health Clinic offers free Family PACT enrollment. WellSpace Health accepts Medi-Cal and Family PACT, and Sacramento Native American Health Center accepts Medi-Cal and is a Family PACT provider. One Community Health and HALO accept Medi-Cal, and One Community Health's eligibility staff can help you apply for Medi-Cal or Covered California.
Can I order an STD test online in Sacramento?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in California, each price with the date we checked it. You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you, or use a home kit. Some providers let you order and give a sample the same day.
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- Sexual Health Clinic (opens in a new tab), Sacramento County Public Health
- Sexual Health Resources for Youth (opens in a new tab), Sacramento County Public Health
- Sexual Health Promotion Unit (opens in a new tab), Sacramento County Public Health
- Sexual Health Programs (opens in a new tab), Sacramento LGBT Community Center
- Location & Hours (opens in a new tab), Sacramento LGBT Community Center
- STD and HIV Testing in Sacramento, CA (opens in a new tab), One Community Health
- Insurance & Eligibility (opens in a new tab), One Community Health
- Teen Health Clinic in Sacramento (opens in a new tab), One Community Health
- Women's Health (opens in a new tab), WellSpace Health
- Billing & Insurance (opens in a new tab), WellSpace Health
- Centers (opens in a new tab), WellSpace Health
- Medical (opens in a new tab), Sacramento Native American Health Center
- New Patients (opens in a new tab), Sacramento Native American Health Center
- Hours & Locations (opens in a new tab), Sacramento Native American Health Center
- Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab), Sacramento Native American Health Center
- Family Medicine (opens in a new tab), Health & Life Organization (HALO)
- Health & Life Organization (HALO) (opens in a new tab), Health & Life Organization (HALO)
- Sacramento Area Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- Payment Options (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- California State-Funded Programs (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- Information for Teens (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- California Family Code §6926 (opens in a new tab), California Legislature
- Services Covered (opens in a new tab), California Family PACT
- Am I Eligible (opens in a new tab), California Family PACT
- About Us (opens in a new tab), California Family PACT
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- EPT Legal Status in California (opens in a new tab), CDC
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Payment Options (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC