STD testing in San Francisco
San Francisco City Clinic, the city health department's sexual health clinic on 7th Street, says its visits and STI and HIV tests are free for anyone 12 or older, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's Strut clinic in the Castro says it never turns anyone away for being unable to pay.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in San Francisco
San Francisco City Clinic (San Francisco Department of Public Health)
Free or low cost356 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Services
- Testing, diagnosis and treatment of STIs and HIV
- Tests for chlamydia (including LGV), gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and C, trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium, mpox and vaginal infections
- Medicine for your sex partners if you test positive for an STI
- PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Vaccines against mpox and other STIs
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Visits and tests are free, City Clinic says, and it gives most STI medicines on site at no charge. If a medicine isn't available there, you may have to buy it at a pharmacy.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 628-217-6600 for an appointment; City Clinic says it can usually see you the same day or the next. Walk-ins are welcome too: if staff can't see you right away, they'll schedule you for later that day or another day. Walk-ins may end earlier for some services.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Closed weekends and city holidays.
- Good to know
- Open to anyone 12 or older, regardless of insurance or immigration status; you don't need to live in San Francisco. City Clinic says staff decide which tests to offer based on your sexual practices and drug use, and not every patient is tested. You'll be asked for your name and date of birth. Results are in MyChart, or call 628-217-6695. A guard may check your belongings for weapons at the door; City Clinic says the guard won't ask about immigration status.
Source: sf.gov (opens in a new tab) and sf.gov (opens in a new tab)
Strut (San Francisco AIDS Foundation)
Free or low costCastro: 470 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Services
- Testing and treatment for HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, herpes, genital and anal warts, Mycoplasma genitalium and more
- Rapid connection to HIV care if you're newly diagnosed
- PrEP (pills or injections), PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Hepatitis A and B and mpox vaccines
- Pharmacy on the first floor, with same-day prescription fills
- Cost
- The clinic began billing insurance in fall 2026. SFAF says HIV and STI testing and PrEP generally have no copay, and most clients pay little or nothing. Without insurance, or if you'd rather not use it, fees follow a sliding scale, and you may qualify for free care based on income. SFAF says it never turns anyone away for being uninsured or unable to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online or call 415-581-1600, or stop by, SFAF says. For PEP after a possible HIV exposure in the last 72 hours, call right away.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays.
- Good to know
- Welcomes people of any gender identity and sexual orientation, with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. You don't need to live in San Francisco, and SFAF serves clients regardless of immigration status. The clinic is on the second floor; most testing visits take 10 to 30 minutes. Staff will ask for your insurance information and a government-issued ID.
Source: sfaf.org (opens in a new tab) and sfaf.org (opens in a new tab)
Huckleberry Youth Health Center (Cole Street Youth Clinic)
Free or low costHaight-Ashbury: 555 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Services
- STI, HIV and hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, drop-in or by appointment
- PEP and PrEP, with a PrEP navigator
- Birth control and pregnancy testing
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the clinic's page says. Huckleberry's health care page calls its care free or low cost.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Huckleberry's two pages list different schedules. One says medical visits are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment only. The other lists appointments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and drop-in hours on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call 415.751.8181 before you go.
- Good to know
- For teens and young adults: Huckleberry says it serves adolescents and transitional age youth. If you're 12 or older, you can consent to sexual health care without a parent's or guardian's permission, Huckleberry says. Run with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and UCSF's Division of Adolescent Medicine.
Source: huckleberryyouth.org (opens in a new tab) and huckleberryyouth.org (opens in a new tab)
Mission Neighborhood Health Center: Shotwell Clinic (Clínica Esperanza)
Free or low cost240 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Services
- Rapid HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing, with results in about 20 minutes
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, with results in three days
- HIV care, care management and peer support
- Cost
- MNHC says no one is denied care because they can't pay. Sliding-scale fees are based on family size and income, and MNHC lists them on its page. Accepts Medi-Cal and most insurance, and staff can help you enroll.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients welcome. Call (415) 552-3870, Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to make an appointment.
- Hours
- Clínica Esperanza: Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Clínica Esperanza is MNHC's HIV program. MNHC says it is the only health care site in San Francisco offering all its services in Spanish for people who speak only Spanish. Spanish spoken.
Source: mnhc.org (opens in a new tab) and mnhc.org (opens in a new tab)
Mission Neighborhood Health Center: Excelsior Clinic (teen services)
Free or low costExcelsior: 4836 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- Sexual and reproductive health care and birth control
- Check-ups, vaccines and mental health support
- Cost
- MNHC says no one is denied care because they can't pay. Sliding-scale fees are based on family size and income, and MNHC lists them on its page. Accepts Medi-Cal and most insurance, and staff can help you enroll.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients: call (415) 552-3870. Returning patients can book online.
- Hours
- Teen services at Excelsior: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good to know
- For ages 12 to 26. If you're 12 or older, you can register on your own, and MNHC says teen care is confidential. Bilingual English and Spanish services. The teen clinic also runs at the Shotwell Clinic, 240 Shotwell St., on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ext. 2218).
Source: mnhc.org (opens in a new tab) and mnhc.org (opens in a new tab)
Lyon-Martin Community Health Services
Free or low cost1735 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Services
- STI prevention, testing, diagnosis and care
- HIV care
- Gynecological care, birth control and Pap smears
- Gender-affirming primary care and hormone therapy
- Cost
- Lyon-Martin says it never turns anyone away for lack of ability to pay and doesn't send anyone to collections. Uninsured or underinsured clients can apply for its sliding scale, a small flat fee based on income. Accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal, including several Medi-Cal managed care plans, and staff can enroll uninsured clients in programs such as Family PACT.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (415) 565-7667 for an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lyon-Martin's hours page lists Tuesday until 7 p.m., so call to check.
- Good to know
- For trans, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming and intersex people and cisgender women, the groups Lyon-Martin's mission names. It says it serves people regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Source: lyon-martin.org (opens in a new tab) and lyon-martin.org (opens in a new tab)
HealthRIGHT 360: Integrated Care Center
Free or low cost1563 Mission Street, 2nd and 5th Floors, San Francisco, CA 94103
Services
- Confidential HIV and hepatitis C testing, counseling and treatment
- Primary care
- Women's health care, including family planning
- Cost
- HealthRIGHT 360 says every patient can pay on a sliding scale based on income and family size; bring proof of income to your first visit. An eligibility worker can check whether you qualify for Healthy San Francisco, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Family PACT or Covered California.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 800-200-7181 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also available, HealthRIGHT 360 says.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- HealthRIGHT 360's service list names only HIV and hepatitis C testing; ask about other STD tests when you call. HealthRIGHT 360 says its staff have experience with the health needs that can come with homelessness, poverty and addiction.
Source: healthright360.org (opens in a new tab) and healthright360.org (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco Community Health Center: Tenderloin Wellness Clinic
Free or low costTenderloin: 726 Polk Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109
Services
- Confidential HIV and hepatitis C testing, counseling and treatment
- Primary care, including transgender health care
- Women's health care, including family planning
- Cost
- SFCHC says it gives care regardless of a person's ability to pay. Its Sliding Fee Discount Program lowers fees based on income and family size; bring proof of income. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and some private plans, and its enrollment team can help you apply for coverage at no cost.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call (415) 292-3400 for an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m. SFCHC's appointments page says Thursday hours run until 6:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- SFCHC's service list names only HIV and hepatitis C testing; ask about other STD tests when you call. SFCHC's pages differ on the street number: its clinic and fee pages say 726 Polk Street and its services page says 730 Polk Street, both on the 4th floor.
Source: sfcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and sfcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in San Francisco
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: San Francisco Health Center
Free or low cost1522 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- Confidential HIV testing with counseling
- HPV vaccine and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required. The center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay and that its fees are based on how much money you have; you may qualify for state funding. Planned Parenthood Northern California says it has a sliding fee scale based on income and accepts Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal managed care plans for most services. If you're uninsured and eligible for Family PACT, it can enroll you at your appointment.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online for some services, or call 415-821-1282 to book any service. The center lists walk-ins only for emergency contraception.
- Hours
- Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Telehealth visits are also available.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco?
San Francisco City Clinic on 7th Street says its visits and tests are free for anyone 12 or older, regardless of insurance or immigration status, and it gives most STI medicines on site at no charge. Huckleberry Youth Health Center on Cole Street says its services for teens and young adults are free and confidential. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation's Strut clinic began billing insurance in fall 2026; it says most clients pay little or nothing, that uninsured clients pay on a sliding scale or may qualify for free care, and that it never turns anyone away for being unable to pay. Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Lyon-Martin Community Health Services, HealthRIGHT 360, San Francisco Community Health Center and Planned Parenthood's San Francisco Health Center also base fees on income.
Do I need an appointment at San Francisco City Clinic?
No. City Clinic takes appointments and walk-ins. Call 628-217-6600 to book; the clinic says it can usually see you the same day or the next. If you walk in and staff can't see you right away, they'll schedule you for later that day or another day, and walk-ins may end earlier for some services. The clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Not every patient is tested: staff decide which tests to offer based on your sexual practices and drug use.
Can teens get tested without a parent in San Francisco?
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. San Francisco City Clinic sees patients 12 and older. Huckleberry Youth Health Center says that if you're 12 or older, you don't need a parent's or guardian's permission for sexual health services. Mission Neighborhood Health Center says teens 12 and older can register on their own for its confidential teen services, which are for ages 12 to 26.
Can I use Medi-Cal or Family PACT for STD testing in San Francisco?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood Northern California says it accepts Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal managed care plans for most services, and if you're uninsured and eligible for Family PACT, a state program with no-cost reproductive health services, it can enroll you at your appointment. Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Lyon-Martin Community Health Services and San Francisco Community Health Center accept Medi-Cal, and HealthRIGHT 360 has eligibility workers who can check whether you qualify for Medi-Cal or Family PACT. At San Francisco City Clinic, visits and tests are free whatever your insurance.
Can I order an STD test online in San Francisco?
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.
Sources
- Get an appointment at City Clinic (opens in a new tab), San Francisco Department of Public Health
- STI and HIV testing and treatment at City Clinic (opens in a new tab), San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Strut by SFAF: Sexual Health, HIV Care and Community in the Castro (opens in a new tab), San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Insurance Billing FAQs (opens in a new tab), San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Huckleberry Youth Health Center: Cole Street Clinic (opens in a new tab), Huckleberry Youth Programs
- Teen Clinic Services (opens in a new tab), Mission Neighborhood Health Center
- Sliding Fee Discount Program (opens in a new tab), Mission Neighborhood Health Center
- Insurance & Coverage (opens in a new tab), Lyon-Martin Community Health Services
- Primary Medical Care (opens in a new tab), HealthRIGHT 360
- Sliding Fee & Enrollment Services (opens in a new tab), San Francisco Community Health Center
- San Francisco Health Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Northern California
- Paying for Your Visit (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Northern California
- 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