STD testing in San Diego
The County of San Diego's walk-in sexual health clinic on Market Street tests for and treats STIs for one visit fee that it may waive, and The San Diego LGBT Community Center tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia for free.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in San Diego
Sexual Health Clinic, Central Public Health Center (County of San Diego)
Free or low cost5101 Market St., Suite 2000, San Diego, CA 92114
Services
- Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium and mpox
- Herpes swab test if you have an open sore or blister
- Treatment for most STIs
- PrEP evaluation, nPEP and doxy-PEP
- Hepatitis A and B, HPV and mpox vaccines
- Cost
- One visit fee covers testing, treatment and follow-up visits within 30 days; the county lists the amount on its page and says it may be waived if you can't pay. The clinics don't take insurance or Medi-Cal.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in only, first come, first served; the county doesn't book appointments. Clinics stop registering patients once they reach capacity, so arrive early.
- Hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The county says hours are subject to change.
- Good to know
- In the Southeastern Live Well Center. Bring a photo ID. The county says most results are ready one week after your visit.
Source: sandiegocounty.gov (opens in a new tab) and sandiegocounty.gov (opens in a new tab)
The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center)
Free or low cost3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Services
- Rapid HIV testing (results in 20 minutes)
- Rapid hepatitis C testing (results in 20 minutes)
- Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing
- Cost
- All testing is free, The Center says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins and appointments. To book, call 619-487-9980 or email bethegeneration@thecentersd.org.
- Hours
- Appointments Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hillcrest Family Health Center and The Night Clinic (Family Health Centers of San Diego)
Free or low costHillcrest: 4094 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Services
- Free walk-in HIV testing with same-day results
- Low-cost STI screening and treatment
- PrEP, PEP and doxy-PEP
- Evening clinic with LGBTQ-informed providers and staff (The Night Clinic)
- Cost
- HIV testing is free. The STI test fee covers all tests, exams, treatment and follow-ups, and Family Health Centers of San Diego says it may waive the fee if you can't pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome at The Night Clinic, and HIV testing needs no appointment. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Walk-in HIV testing Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Night Clinic: Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. (FHCSD's HIV testing page says from 5:30 p.m.).
Source: fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab) and fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab)
HIV Coordinated Services & Prevention Center (Family Health Centers of San Diego)
Free or low costNorth Park: 4040 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Services
- Free walk-in HIV testing with same-day results
- PrEP and PEP navigation
- STI screening and treatment
- Cost
- HIV testing is free. All FHCSD clinics use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Accepts Medi-Cal.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in HIV testing; no appointment needed.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.
Source: fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab) and fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab)
Logan Heights Family Health Center (Family Health Centers of San Diego)
Free or low costLogan Heights: 1809 National Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113
Services
- STI screening and treatment, including gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and HIV
- Cost
- All FHCSD clinics use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Accepts Medi-Cal.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins are welcome, FHCSD says.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Also has a pharmacy and urgent care on site.
Source: fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab) and fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab)
City Heights Family Health Center (Family Health Centers of San Diego)
Free or low costCity Heights: 5454 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
Services
- STI screening and treatment, including gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and HIV
- Cost
- All FHCSD clinics use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Accepts Medi-Cal.
- Walk-in or appointment
- For appointments, call (619) 515-2300.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Staff speak English, Spanish and Arabic, among other languages.
Source: fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab) and fhcsd.org (opens in a new tab)
San Diego Family Care: Linda Vista
Free or low costLinda Vista: 6973 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Services
- STD testing and treatment, kept confidential
- Rapid HIV testing with results during your appointment
- Tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, genital warts (HPV), HIV and trichomoniasis
- Cost
- Sliding fee scale based on income and family size; San Diego Family Care says its sites offer care at low cost or no cost.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 858-279-0925 for an appointment. San Diego Family Care's teen clinics, for anyone under 20, also take walk-ins, first come, first served; teen clinic hours vary by site.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 6973 Linda Vista Road. Tuesday night clinic, 5 to 7:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, at 7011 Linda Vista Road.
- Good to know
- The campus has buildings at 6973, 6979, 6985 and 7011 Linda Vista Road.
Source: sdfamilycare.org (opens in a new tab) and sdfamilycare.org (opens in a new tab)
San Diego Family Care: Mid-City Community Clinic (Adult)
Free or low cost4290 Polk Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
Services
- STD testing and treatment, kept confidential
- Teen services
- Cost
- Sliding fee scale based on income and family size; San Diego Family Care says its sites offer care at low cost or no cost.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 619-563-0250 for an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- Care in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong and French, through trained translators.
Source: sdfamilycare.org (opens in a new tab) and sdfamilycare.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in San Diego
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: College Avenue Sarah Weddington Center
Free or low cost4575 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Accepts Medi-Cal and many other plans; insurance not required. Many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest says it serves people regardless of income, residence or immigration status. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish and Vietnamese spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Euclid Avenue Francis Torbert Center
Free or low cost220 Euclid Ave, Suite 30, San Diego, CA 92114
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Accepts Medi-Cal and many other plans; insurance not required. Many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest says it serves people regardless of income, residence or immigration status. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: First Avenue Michelle Wagner Center
Free or low cost2017 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Accepts Medi-Cal and many other plans; insurance not required. Many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest says it serves people regardless of income, residence or immigration status. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome, the center's updates say.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- The center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay. Spanish spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Kearny Mesa Joan & Irwin Jacobs Center
Free or low costKearny Mesa: 7035 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA 92111
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Accepts Medi-Cal and many other plans; insurance not required. Many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest says it serves people regardless of income, residence or immigration status. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish, Vietnamese and Portuguese spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Mira Mesa Corton/Eibl Family Center
Free or low costMira Mesa: 10717 Camino Ruiz Suite #258, San Diego, CA 92126
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Accepts Medi-Cal and many other plans; insurance not required. Many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest says it serves people regardless of income, residence or immigration status. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish and Vietnamese spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in San Diego
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, 4829 Clairemont Dr
4829 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
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.
- Good to know
- STI screening 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 San Diego
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 Diego
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 Diego?
The San Diego LGBT Community Center says all its testing is free, including rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests. Family Health Centers of San Diego offers free walk-in HIV testing at its Hillcrest and North Park sites. The county's sexual health clinics charge one visit fee that may be waived if you can't pay. The county also lists free home tests: TakeMeHome, for people who haven't been tested in the past year, and Don't Think, Know San Diego, for vaginal chlamydia and gonorrhea tests for people under 25.
Do I need an appointment at the county sexual health clinic?
No. The County of San Diego's sexual health clinics are walk-in only and see people first come, first served until they reach capacity for the day, so arrive early. The Central clinic on Market Street is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Bring a photo ID; the clinics don't take insurance or Medi-Cal.
Can teens get tested without a parent in San Diego?
Yes. California Family Code §6926 lets minors 12 and older consent to medical care to diagnose, treat and prevent sexually transmitted diseases. The county says parental consent isn't required for these services and that parents aren't notified of the services or the test results.
Can I use Medi-Cal or Family PACT for STD testing in San Diego?
At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, yes. It accepts Medi-Cal and says many patients qualify for no-cost care through Family PACT, a state program based on income and family size; if you haven't applied, the front desk can check whether you qualify. Family Health Centers of San Diego also accepts Medi-Cal. The county's sexual health clinics don't take insurance or Medi-Cal.
Can I order an STD test online in San Diego?
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
- Make a Clinic Appointment (opens in a new tab), County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
- STD Clinical Services and Fees (opens in a new tab), County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
- Consent and Confidentiality (opens in a new tab), County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
- Sexual Health and Wellness (opens in a new tab), The San Diego LGBT Community Center
- HIV Testing Locations (opens in a new tab), Family Health Centers of San Diego
- Billing and Insurance (opens in a new tab), Family Health Centers of San Diego
- Payment Options (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- 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
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC