STD testing in Washington, DC
DC Health, the District's health department, says its DC Health and Wellness Center at 77 P Street NE offers free, confidential HIV and STI testing and treatment, and Whitman-Walker Health says routine HIV and STI testing for people without symptoms is free at its 14th Street NW and Max Robinson Center sites.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Washington, DC
DC Health and Wellness Center (DC Health)
Free or low cost77 P Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Services
- Testing for HIV (rapid and confirmatory blood test), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, HPV and hepatitis B and C
- Treatment for positive STI results or STI symptoms
- PrEP and emergency PEP (PEP line: 202-299-3737)
- Hepatitis A and B vaccines
- Free condoms
- Cost
- Free. DC Health says the center provides free and confidential clinical services and sees patients regardless of insurance status.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 202-741-7692. DC Health says the clinic doesn't take walk-ins at the moment, but if you walk in and a same-day appointment is open, staff will book you into it; otherwise they'll give you the next available time. Registration forms are online in English, Spanish and other languages. Bring a photo ID.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. twice a month. Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m. and on DC and federal holidays.
- Good to know
- DC Health's pages don't agree on hours: a contact box on the same page lists Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday, 8:30 to 11 a.m., and its GetCheckedDC page lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., plus an Express Clinic for testing Tuesday to Friday. Call to confirm before you go. DC Health's STI page says testing is offered to everyone 12 and older; another DC Health page says 13 and older.
Source: dchealth.dc.gov (opens in a new tab) and dchealth.dc.gov (opens in a new tab)
Whitman-Walker at 1525 (Whitman-Walker Health)
Free or low cost1525 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Services
- Free routine testing visit if you have no symptoms or STI exposure: rapid HIV test, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing (mouth, rectal and genital) and a syphilis test
- STI self-test kits (urine, oral swab and rectal swab) with a blood draw for syphilis
- SMART Immediate Care for STI symptoms, exposures, PEP and PrEP
- PrEP and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Whitman-Walker says routine testing visits are free when you don't have symptoms or an STI exposure; visits for symptoms, exposures or positive results go to its SMART clinic and are billed, through your insurance if you have it. Accepts DC Medicaid, the DC Healthcare Alliance, Medicare and many private plans. Patients under 200% of the federal poverty level can apply for a sliding fee discount with proof of income, and Whitman-Walker says no patient is denied service for inability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- HIV and STI testing is by appointment only: call 202.797.4439 (Whitman-Walker's STD/STI page gives 202.745.6170 and appointments@whitman-walker.org). SMART Immediate Care takes walk-ins as availability allows, first come, first served.
- Hours
- HIV and STI testing Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Friday until 2:30 p.m.).
- Good to know
- Whitman-Walker's SMART Immediate Care page lists this site, but the location page says same-day medical care here is coming soon; call before you walk in. Language access services are available, including ASL interpreting. Whitman-Walker describes its SMART clinic as LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Source: whitman-walker.org (opens in a new tab) and whitman-walker.org (opens in a new tab)
Max Robinson Center (Whitman-Walker Health)
Free or low costCongress Heights: 1201 Sycamore Dr. SE, Washington, DC 20032
Services
- Free routine testing visit if you have no symptoms or STI exposure: rapid HIV test, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing (mouth, rectal and genital) and a syphilis test
- STI self-test kits (urine, oral swab and rectal swab) with a blood draw for syphilis
- SMART Immediate Care for STI symptoms, exposures, PEP and PrEP
- PrEP and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Whitman-Walker says routine testing visits are free when you don't have symptoms or an STI exposure; visits for symptoms, exposures or positive results go to its SMART clinic and are billed, through your insurance if you have it. Accepts DC Medicaid, the DC Healthcare Alliance, Medicare and many private plans. Patients under 200% of the federal poverty level can apply for a sliding fee discount with proof of income, and Whitman-Walker says no patient is denied service for inability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- HIV and STI testing is by appointment only: call 202.797.4439 (Whitman-Walker's STD/STI page gives 202.745.6170 and appointments@whitman-walker.org). SMART Immediate Care takes walk-ins as availability allows, first come, first served.
- Hours
- HIV and STI testing Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Friday until 2:30 p.m.).
- Good to know
- On the St. Elizabeths campus. Language access services are available, including ASL interpreting. Whitman-Walker describes its SMART clinic as LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Source: whitman-walker.org (opens in a new tab) and whitman-walker.org (opens in a new tab)
La Clínica del Pueblo: DC
Free or low cost2831 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Services
- Rapid HIV testing, with results in minutes
- STI testing and treatment, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Hepatitis C screening
- At-home HIV test kits
- PrEP, PEP and DoxyPEP
- Cost
- La Clínica says its rapid HIV testing is free. For other care it accepts DC Medicaid, the DC HealthCare Alliance, Medicare and several private plans; uninsured patients can apply for its sliding fee scale, based on income and household size, and La Clínica says everyone can apply. Copays and balances are due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 202.462.4788 for an appointment, or (202) 870-7474 for HIV prevention services. La Clínica's home page advertises free walk-in HIV testing, while its HIV page asks you to request an in-person or at-home test through a form, so call before you walk in.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- Bilingual staff (Spanish and English), with interpreters for other languages and ASL. La Clínica offers confidential sexual health visits for adolescents. STI testing is on its sexual health services list, which doesn't name a site, and it also has a health center in Hyattsville, Maryland, so call to confirm before you go.
Source: lcdp.org (opens in a new tab) and lcdp.org (opens in a new tab)
Us Helping Us: Thurgood Marshall Center
Free or low cost1816 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Services
- Rapid HIV testing, with results in as little as 1 minute
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening
- Syphilis testing
- Hepatitis C screening
- Help getting PrEP and PEP
- Cost
- Us Helping Us says its HIV and STI screenings are free or low-cost, and that many of its screening and prevention services are low-cost or sliding scale so everyone can get care regardless of financial status. It accepts most major insurance plans and helps uninsured patients look at enrollment options.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins are accepted during clinic hours, or book an appointment online or at (202) 446-1100.
- Hours
- Its locations page lists Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the footer of the same site lists weekdays until 7 p.m. Call to confirm.
- Good to know
- Us Helping Us says it has served communities of color since 1985 and that its care welcomes every individual. Its home page lists extended walk-in hours here on Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at 3624 Georgia Ave NW, Suite B, on Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Near the U Street/Cardozo Metro station.
Source: ushelpingus.org (opens in a new tab) and ushelpingus.org (opens in a new tab)
HIPS Drop-In Center
Free or low cost906 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Services
- HIV and hepatitis C testing and treatment
- PrEP education, support and access
- Condoms, safer sex supplies and naloxone
- Cost
- Free. HIPS says its services are free of charge.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed for HIV and hepatitis C testing, and HIPS says it won't require you to show an ID. PrEP and case management need an appointment. Its 24-hour hotline is 1-800-676-4477.
- Hours
- HIPS's pages differ: its home page lists drop-in hours Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and clinic hours Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; its services page says the drop-in center is open Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call before you go.
- Good to know
- HIPS serves people and communities affected by sex work and drug use, and says its drop-in center welcomes all. HIV and hepatitis C testing only.
Source: hips.org (opens in a new tab) and hips.org (opens in a new tab)
Unity Health Care: Anacostia Health Center
Free or low costAnacostia: 1500 Galen Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP for HIV
- Pregnancy testing and birth control
- Cost
- Unity Health Care says it offers a sliding scale fee, adjusting costs based on your income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Unity offers same-day and scheduled sexual and reproductive health appointments, regardless of age, gender or income. Call (202) 469-4699 or book online.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- Unity says that under DC law, people under 18 can have STI and HIV testing and treatment appointments without parental consent or notification. STI testing is on Unity's sexual and reproductive health page, which lists this center among its locations; call to confirm before you go.
Source: unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab) and unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Unity Health Care: Brentwood Health Center
Free or low costBrentwood: 1251-B Saratoga Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP for HIV
- Pregnancy testing and birth control
- Cost
- Unity Health Care says it offers a sliding scale fee, adjusting costs based on your income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Unity offers same-day and scheduled sexual and reproductive health appointments, regardless of age, gender or income. Call (202) 469-4699 or book online.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- Unity says that under DC law, people under 18 can have STI and HIV testing and treatment appointments without parental consent or notification. STI testing is on Unity's sexual and reproductive health page, which lists this center among its locations; call to confirm before you go.
Source: unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab) and unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Unity Health Care: Minnesota Avenue Health Center
Free or low costRiver Terrace: 3946 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP for HIV
- Pregnancy testing and birth control
- Cost
- Unity Health Care says it offers a sliding scale fee, adjusting costs based on your income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Unity offers same-day and scheduled sexual and reproductive health appointments, regardless of age, gender or income. Call (202) 469-4699 or book online.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- Unity says that under DC law, people under 18 can have STI and HIV testing and treatment appointments without parental consent or notification. STI testing is on Unity's sexual and reproductive health page, which lists this center among its locations; call to confirm before you go.
Source: unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab) and unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Unity Health Care: East of the River Health Center
Free or low costBenning Heights: 4414 Benning Road NE, Washington, DC 20019
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP for HIV
- Pregnancy testing and birth control
- Cost
- Unity Health Care says it offers a sliding scale fee, adjusting costs based on your income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Unity offers same-day and scheduled sexual and reproductive health appointments, regardless of age, gender or income. Call (202) 469-4699 or book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Unity says that under DC law, people under 18 can have STI and HIV testing and treatment appointments without parental consent or notification. STI testing is on Unity's sexual and reproductive health page, which lists this center among its locations; call to confirm before you go.
Source: unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab) and unityhealthcare.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Washington, DC
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Carol Whitehill Moses Center
Free or low costNoMa: 1225 4th St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Vaccines
- Cost
- Insurance not required. The center says Medicaid is accepted for most family planning services and lists the insurance plans it takes; check with your insurer that the services you need are covered. It says it will never turn you away if you can't pay. Payment is due on the day of your visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Book online or call 202-347-8512; telehealth is also available. Walk-ins are accepted only for pregnancy testing (before 3 p.m.) and emergency contraception, so STD testing needs an appointment. Check in 15 minutes early.
- Hours
- Monday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Sunday.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing with advance notice. About three blocks from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station (Red Line); free rooftop parking, first come, first served.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Washington, DC
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, 2240 M St NW
2240 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay options.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
MinuteClinic at CVS, 320 40th Street NE
320 40th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay options.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Washington, DC
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, DC, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in District of Columbia. 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, DC
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, DC rules and programs
Checked Nov 2, 2026
Free public HIV and STD testing
DC Health's GetCheckedDC program offers free, confidential HIV and STD testing for DC residents 13 and older. You can request a free at-home HIV test kit, which can be mailed to any U.S. address, or an STD kit for chlamydia and gonorrhea, mailed to DC addresses only. Or you can request a test online and then walk into a Labcorp patient service center in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia, where DC Health covers the lab visit and tests and you don't need insurance. DC Health also runs the DC Health and Wellness Center at 77 P Street NE, which it says provides free and confidential clinical services.
Sources: DC Health (GetCheckedDC) (opens in a new tab), DC Health (opens in a new tab)
Testing for people under 18
The District of Columbia's minor consent rule (22-B DCMR §600.7) lets a minor of any age consent to health services he or she requests for the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of sexually transmitted disease. The same rule covers pregnancy, substance use and mental or emotional conditions. Under §600.1, anyone 18 or older can consent to their own health care.
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in the District of Columbia since April 30, 2014, under D.C. Code §7-2081.02. A clinician who diagnoses chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis in a patient can prescribe and dispense antibiotics for the patient's sexual partner without examining the partner. CDC notes that it does not recommend EPT for trichomoniasis, and it also cites a District rule that pharmacists must keep a record of the patient's name and address for every prescription they fill.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
The District of Columbia is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. Planned Parenthood says the federal provision that blocked its Medicaid payments expired on July 4, 2026, and asks Medicaid patients to check with their health center. Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC runs the Carol Whitehill Moses Center on 4th Street NE, whose page says Medicaid is accepted for most family planning services. The affiliate's insurance page asks patients to contact the health center about accepted plans.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (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 Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC?
DC Health says its DC Health and Wellness Center at 77 P Street NE provides free and confidential care, including testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and other STIs, and sees patients regardless of insurance status. Its GetCheckedDC program gives DC residents 13 and older free at-home HIV and STD test kits, or free testing at a Labcorp patient service center after you request it online. Whitman-Walker Health says routine testing visits are free if you have no symptoms or STI exposure. HIPS says its HIV and hepatitis C testing is free and needs no appointment, and La Clínica del Pueblo says its rapid HIV testing is free. Us Helping Us says its HIV and STI screenings are free or low-cost. Unity Health Care and La Clínica del Pueblo offer sliding fee scales based on income, and Planned Parenthood's Carol Whitehill Moses Center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay.
Do I need an appointment at the DC Health and Wellness Center?
Usually, yes. DC Health says the clinic doesn't take walk-ins at the moment, but if you walk in and a same-day appointment is open, staff will book you into it; otherwise they'll give you the next available time. Call 202-741-7692 and bring a photo ID. The clinic's page lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; and Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. twice a month, closed from noon to 1 p.m. Other DC Health pages list different hours and an Express Clinic for testing Tuesday to Friday, so call to confirm. To walk in instead, HIPS tests for HIV and hepatitis C without an appointment, Us Helping Us takes walk-ins during clinic hours, and GetCheckedDC lets DC residents walk into a Labcorp patient service center after requesting a free test online.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Washington, DC?
Yes. The District's minor consent rule (22-B DCMR §600.7) says a minor of any age may consent to health services he or she requests for the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of sexually transmitted disease; under §600.1, anyone 18 or older can consent to their own health care. Unity Health Care says that under DC law, people under 18 can have STI and HIV testing and treatment appointments without parental consent or notification. DC Health's STI page says its clinic offers testing to everyone 12 and older (another DC Health page says 13 and older), and GetCheckedDC is open to DC residents 13 and up; it says a dependent doesn't have to give a parent's insurance information. La Clínica del Pueblo offers confidential sexual health visits for adolescents. MinuteClinic's STI testing is only for patients 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid at Planned Parenthood in Washington, DC?
For most family planning services, yes. Planned Parenthood's Carol Whitehill Moses Center on 4th Street NE says Medicaid is accepted for most family planning services. It asks you to check with your insurer that the services you want are covered, give your insurance information when you book and bring your card. The District of Columbia is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. Whitman-Walker Health and La Clínica del Pueblo also accept DC Medicaid and the DC Healthcare Alliance, and the DC Health and Wellness Center and GetCheckedDC are free.
Can I order an STD test online in Washington, DC?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in the District of Columbia, 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
- The DC Health and Wellness Center (opens in a new tab), DC Health
- Services to Treat Sexually Transmitted Infections (opens in a new tab), DC Health
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- HIV/STI Screenings (opens in a new tab), Us Helping Us
- Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab), Us Helping Us
- Sexual and Reproductive Health (opens in a new tab), Unity Health Care
- For Patients (opens in a new tab), Unity Health Care
- Carol Whitehill Moses Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC
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- STD Testing Near Me & STI Testing (opens in a new tab), MinuteClinic (CVS Health)
- 22-B DCMR §600: Minor's Health Consent (opens in a new tab), District of Columbia Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (DC Regulations)
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in District of Columbia (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Health Insurance (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC
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