STD testing in Seattle
Public Health Seattle & King County's Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview tests for and treats HIV and other STIs, by appointment or walk-in, and Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, Entre Hermanos and AHF's Wellness Center offer free HIV and STI testing.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Seattle
Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview Medical Center (Public Health Seattle & King County)
Free or low cost908 Jefferson St, 11th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Services
- Testing and treatment for HIV and other STIs
- Visits for STI symptoms or a known exposure
- Doxy-PEP and hepatitis C treatment
- PrEP, at no cost for people who live in King County
- Hepatitis A and B, HPV and mpox vaccines, walk-in
- Cost
- Health department clinic. The county's brochure says payment for medical services is based on a sliding fee scale and that you'll be seen regardless of your ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Appointments and walk-ins. The county says the clinic is short-staffed and can't take as many walk-ins as usual, so book ahead online or at 206-744-3590. Walk-ins should arrive by 4 p.m. and may have to wait.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Good to know
- In the Ninth and Jefferson Building on the Harborview campus; parking is limited, so the county suggests arriving early or taking transit. The clinic gives priority to people with symptoms or a known exposure and to groups listed on its page; otherwise you can test there once a year. Spanish spoken; interpreters available.
Source: kingcounty.gov (opens in a new tab) and cdn.kingcounty.gov (opens in a new tab)
Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center
Free or low cost400 E. Pine Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122
Services
- Free rapid HIV test (finger stick) and HIV antibody testing
- Syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C screening
- PrEP navigation
- Help enrolling in health insurance
- Cost
- All services are free. The Center says it serves clients 14 and up at no cost, regardless of insurance status.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment; book online.
- Hours
- Testing appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 12:30 to 6 p.m. (until 4 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month); Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- No diagnosis or treatment on site; testers can refer you to an LGBTQ-affirming doctor. Wait at least 2 weeks after a possible exposure to test. Results go to an online patient portal; the Center says lab results may take 10 to 14 business days and staff contact you before a positive result is posted.
Source: gaycity.org (opens in a new tab) and gaycity.org (opens in a new tab)
Entre Hermanos
Free or low cost1621 S Jackson St. Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98144
Services
- Free rapid HIV testing
- Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing
- PrEP navigation
- Free condoms and lube
- Cost
- Free. Entre Hermanos says its tests are confidential, bilingual, free and fast.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed. For information, call 206-485-7273.
- Hours
- Testing Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Seattle's Latine LGBTQ+ organization, with bilingual staff. Public Health Seattle & King County runs the lab tests. Entre Hermanos also tests at the Mexican Consulate on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Source: entrehermanos.org (opens in a new tab) and entrehermanos.org (opens in a new tab)
AHF Wellness Center: Seattle
Free or low cost1016 East Pike Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122
Services
- Free HIV testing
- Free STD testing
- STD treatment
- PrEP services
- Cost
- AHF lists HIV and STD testing as free.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Stop by during opening hours, AHF says.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good to know
- Run by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a nonprofit.
U-TEST at Peer Seattle
Free or low costCapitol Hill: 1520 Bellevue Ave STE 100, Seattle, WA 98122
Services
- Free rapid HIV test (finger prick), with the result during the visit
- Counseling and help planning your next test
- Cost
- Free, U-TEST says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in any time during testing hours, or book online.
- Hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- HIV testing only. A collaboration between the UW School of Medicine, Peer Seattle and King County Public Health. The visit takes about 20 minutes. U-TEST says its test shows your HIV status as of 3 months ago; if a result is positive, it sets up a follow-up visit at Harborview's One-on-One Clinic for confirmatory testing and care.
Source: utesthiv.org (opens in a new tab) and peerseattle.org (opens in a new tab)
Sea Mar Seattle Medical Clinic (Sea Mar Community Health Centers)
Free or low cost8720 14th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98108
Services
- Walk-in or by-appointment HIV and STD testing
- PrEP prescribing
- Testing and treatment for hepatitis and other diseases
- Care for people living with HIV
- Cost
- Sliding fee scale discounts based on household size and income; bring proof of income to apply. A fee is due at the visit. Sea Mar says it provides all services regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in or by-appointment HIV and STD testing; call 206.762.3730.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Sea Mar says it serves people regardless of income, immigration status or citizenship, and many of its providers and staff speak more than one language.
Source: seamar.org (opens in a new tab) and seamar.org (opens in a new tab)
Sea Mar White Center Medical Clinic (Sea Mar Community Health Centers)
Free or low costWhite Center: 9650 15th Avenue SW, #100, Seattle, WA 98106
Services
- HIV and STD testing by appointment
- PrEP prescribing
- Family planning
- Cost
- Sliding fee scale discounts based on household size and income; bring proof of income to apply. A fee is due at the visit. Sea Mar says it provides all services regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- HIV and STD testing by appointment; call 206.965.1000.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Sea Mar says it serves people regardless of income, immigration status or citizenship, and many of its providers and staff speak more than one language.
Source: seamar.org (opens in a new tab) and seamar.org (opens in a new tab)
Neighborcare Health at 45th Street
Free or low costWallingford: 1629 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Services
- Confidential STI screening, treatment and counseling, including HIV
- Family planning and reproductive health care
- Pharmacy on site
- Cost
- Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) and other plans. Sliding fee discount based on household size and income; Neighborcare says no one is denied services due to inability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 206-633-3350 for an appointment. Neighborcare says many of its clinics also offer same-day and walk-in visits for immediate needs.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; opens at 9 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Source: neighborcare.org (opens in a new tab) and neighborcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Neighborcare Health at Columbia City
Free or low costColumbia City: 4400 37th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Services
- Confidential STI screening, treatment and counseling, including HIV
- Family planning and reproductive health care
- Pharmacy on site
- Cost
- Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) and other plans. Sliding fee discount based on household size and income; Neighborcare says no one is denied services due to inability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 206-461-6957 for an appointment. Neighborcare says many of its clinics also offer same-day and walk-in visits for immediate needs.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from 9 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month); Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Source: neighborcare.org (opens in a new tab) and neighborcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Seattle
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Central District Health Center
Free or low costCentral District: 2001 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98122
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- HIV testing, including rapid tests
- PrEP and PEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and many private plans. Without coverage, the center says its fees are based on how much money you have and you may qualify for state funding. Discounts and payment plans for those who qualify. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STD testing is by appointment: book online or call 800-769-0045. You can also walk in to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit; if you can wait, the center says it will try to fit you in.
- Hours
- Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Rapid HIV results in 10 to 40 minutes. Other results may be given by phone.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: University District Health Center
Free or low costUniversity District: 5020 Roosevelt Way NE, Unit 1, Seattle, WA 98105
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- HIV testing, including rapid tests
- PrEP and PEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and many private plans. Without coverage, the center says its fees are based on how much money you have and you may qualify for state funding. Discounts and payment plans for those who qualify. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STD testing is by appointment: book online or call 800-769-0045. You can also walk in to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit; if you can wait, the center says it will try to fit you in.
- Hours
- Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Rapid HIV results in 10 to 40 minutes. Other results may be given by phone.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Northgate Health Center
Free or low costNorthgate: 1200 N. Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- HIV testing, including rapid tests
- PrEP and PEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and many private plans. Without coverage, the center says its fees are based on how much money you have and you may qualify for state funding. Discounts and payment plans for those who qualify. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STD testing is by appointment: book online or call 800-769-0045. You can also walk in to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit; if you can wait, the center says it will try to fit you in.
- Hours
- Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Rapid HIV results in 10 to 40 minutes. Other results may be given by phone.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: White Center Health Center
Free or low costWhite Center: 9942 8th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- HIV testing, including rapid tests
- PrEP and PEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and many private plans. Without coverage, the center says its fees are based on how much money you have and you may qualify for state funding. Discounts and payment plans for those who qualify. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STD testing is by appointment: book online or call 800-769-0045. You can also walk in to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit; if you can wait, the center says it will try to fit you in.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Rapid HIV results in 10 to 40 minutes. Other results may be given by phone. Spanish spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Seattle
Walk-in clinics that say they test for STDs. Expect a visit fee on top of lab fees if you pay yourself. Urgent care STD testing: cost and results time
MinuteClinic at CVS, 531 Queen Anne Ave N
531 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The page also lists a lunch closure from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older. MinuteClinic says chlamydia and gonorrhea results are often ready in 1 to 2 days; HIV and syphilis can take longer.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Seattle
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 Washington, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in Washington. 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 Washington
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
Washington rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Free and low-cost HIV testing
The Washington State Department of Health says many organizations across the state offer HIV testing and counseling for free, or at a reduced cost for people who can't afford it, don't have health insurance or don't have a health care provider. Its HIV testing page lists community testing programs by county, including several in Seattle. The department supplies these programs with HIV self-test kits, and some hand them out based on eligibility and availability.
Sources: Washington State Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
Testing for people 14 and older
Washington law (RCW 70.24.110) lets a minor 14 or older who may have come in contact with a sexually transmitted disease consent on their own to hospital, medical and surgical care to diagnose or treat it, and to treatment to avoid HIV infection. A parent's or legal guardian's consent is not needed, and parents or guardians aren't liable for paying for that care.
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in Washington since August 16, 2006. CDC cites a Washington Medical Commission statement (MD2003-04) recognizing that giving antibiotics for the partners of patients with chlamydia or gonorrhea without examining them is often the only reasonable way to treat them, and a Washington State Medical Association resolution that supports it. CDC also notes that state law doesn't require a physician-patient relationship that would rule out EPT.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
Washington is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, and KFF names Washington among the states that used state-only funds to keep Planned Parenthood and other affected providers running. Planned Parenthood says the federal provision that blocked its Medicaid payments expired on July 4, 2026. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, which runs the Seattle health centers, lists Washington Medicaid among the plans it accepts in Washington.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (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 Seattle
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 Seattle?
Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center on East Pine Street says all its services are free for anyone 14 and older, including rapid HIV tests and syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C screening, by appointment. Entre Hermanos offers free walk-in HIV and STI testing on weekdays with bilingual staff, and AHF's Wellness Center on East Pike Street lists free HIV and STD testing. U-TEST offers free rapid HIV tests on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The county's brochure for its Sexual Health Clinic says fees follow a sliding scale and that you'll be seen regardless of your ability to pay.
Do I need an appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview?
Not always, but booking ahead is best. Public Health Seattle & King County says the clinic takes appointments and walk-ins, but it's short-staffed and can't take as many walk-ins as usual, so it asks you to book online or call 206-744-3590. Walk-ins should arrive by 4 p.m. The clinic gives priority to people with symptoms or a known exposure and to groups listed on its page; if none applies, you can test there once a year, and the county points to other free and low-cost sites for more frequent testing.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Seattle?
Yes. Washington law (RCW 70.24.110) lets minors 14 and older consent to care to diagnose or treat a sexually transmitted disease, and to treatment to avoid HIV infection, without a parent's or guardian's consent; parents aren't liable for the cost of that care. Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center tests clients 14 and up at no cost, regardless of insurance.
Can I use Apple Health (Medicaid) for STD testing in Seattle?
Yes, at many sites. In Washington, Medicaid is called Apple Health. Planned Parenthood's Seattle health centers accept Medicaid and say that without coverage their fees are based on income and you may qualify for state funding. Neighborcare Health accepts Apple Health and offers a sliding fee discount, and Sea Mar's clinics have staff who can check whether you qualify for Apple Health. Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center tests at no cost, with or without insurance.
Can I order an STD test online in Seattle?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in Washington, 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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