STD testing in Raleigh
Wake County Public Health says STI services at its clinic in the Public Health Center on Swinburne Street are free except HPV treatment, with a free evening clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays that needs no appointment, and Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina says all its HIV and STI tests are free.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Raleigh
STI Clinic at the Wake County Public Health Center
Free or low cost200 Swinburne St., Raleigh, NC 27610
Services
- Testing and treatment for STIs
- HIV testing and counseling
- Evening clinic: free testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C
- PrEP (scheduled appointments only)
- Hepatitis C treatment and management
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Wake County Public Health says its STI services are free except HPV treatment, and Medicaid or insurance may be billed if you have coverage.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 919-250-1120 for a same-day or scheduled appointment. The county's HIV and STD pages say walk-ins are accepted but appointments are strongly encouraged. The evening clinic needs no appointment.
- Hours
- HIV and STI testing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Evening clinic Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; follow-up results are given there from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
- Good to know
- In Clinic 8 of the Public Health Center. Wake County's pages don't agree on this clinic's hours or phone number (its testing locations page lists other weekday hours, with walk-ins from 9 a.m. to noon), and some still give the old address, 10 Sunnybrook Road. Call 919-250-1120 to confirm before you go. The county's testing FAQ says results are ready two weeks after testing and that it contacts you only if a result is positive or more testing is needed.
Source: wake.gov (opens in a new tab) and wake.gov (opens in a new tab)
Departure Regional Center (Wake County Public Health)
Free or low cost5809 Departure Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
Services
- Free HIV and STD testing on the county's monthly community testing day
- Cost
- Free. Wake County Public Health says all its HIV and STI tests are free and confidential.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The county's STI clinic page lists Departure as a regional clinic where hours vary; call 919-431-4000 to confirm before you go.
- Hours
- Community testing on the second Monday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- A Wake County Health and Human Services center. Its general hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Source: wake.gov (opens in a new tab) and wake.gov (opens in a new tab)
Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
Free or low cost3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27604
Services
- Free rapid and traditional HIV testing
- Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and hepatitis C testing
- Help getting PrEP, whatever your insurance
- At-home HIV testing with a virtual counseling session
- Cost
- Free. Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina says all tests are free for all clients.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed, but the Alliance asks you to call 919-834-2437 before you come to make sure a tester is on site. Its site notes limited testing services at this time.
- Hours
- In-office testing Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- Rapid HIV results are given on site within 20 minutes. Other results take about two weeks from the state lab; results other than HIV can be given by phone, and HIV results are given in person. The Alliance also tests every other Monday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Source: aas-c.org (opens in a new tab) and aas-c.org (opens in a new tab)
LGBT Center of Raleigh (testing with Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina)
Free or low cost128 E Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Services
- Free HIV and STI testing with Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
- Counseling and links to care if needed
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the LGBT Center of Raleigh says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed.
- Hours
- Testing every other Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. The center asks you to check its online calendar for testing nights.
- Good to know
- An LGBTQ+ community center; it says its health and wellness programs are for all. Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina runs the testing.
Source: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com (opens in a new tab) and aas-c.org (opens in a new tab)
Amplify Health: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
Free or low cost1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Services
- STI testing (listed under pediatric care, for newborns to young adults)
- Adult primary care, including HIV/AIDS care
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial plans. Amplify Health says it accepts all patients, with or without insurance, and offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program based on household income if you're uninsured.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 919-833-3111 to schedule. Amplify Health offers a limited number of same-day or walk-in appointments for urgent needs and suggests calling first to check.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The same page lists adult and pediatric care Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is on Amplify Health's pediatric service list, for newborns to young adults; its adult primary care list doesn't name STI testing, so adults should call to confirm before going. Amplify Health's pages also use the name Advance Community Health. The location page gives 1011 Rock Quarry Road; the site footer gives 1001 Rock Quarry Rd.
Source: amplifyhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and amplifyhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Raleigh
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Raleigh Health Center
100 S Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Rapid HIV testing (finger stick, results in 10 to 40 minutes)
- HPV vaccine and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and several private plans. To use insurance, call at least three business days before your visit so the center can check your coverage. Call for STD testing prices. If you're uninsured, the center says you may qualify for financial assistance; call (919) 833-7526 to find out confidentially. Payment is due on the day of your visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: walk in while the center is open to book or ask for a same-day visit. It tries to fit in walk-ins for STI screening as capacity allows and recommends booking ahead.
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Interpreters and support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available with advance notice.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Raleigh
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, 2340 Spring Forest Rd
2340 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
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, 8:30 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 2 to 2:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older. MinuteClinic says results for many infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, are 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)
MinuteClinic at CVS, 6840 Glenwood Ave
6840 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
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, 8:30 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. MinuteClinic says results for many infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, are 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)
AFC Urgent Care Raleigh Midtown
2913 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Services
- STD testing, including gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2)
- Send-out lab STD panels
- Cost
- Accepts a wide range of insurance; AFC says it gives clear prices to patients without insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins always welcome; no appointment needed. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Bring an ID and your insurance information, if you have it, AFC says.
Source: afcurgentcare.com (opens in a new tab) and afcurgentcare.com (opens in a new tab)
Other clinics that test for STDs
Any Lab Test Now: Raleigh
6401 Triangle Plantation Dr., Suite D-103, Raleigh, NC 27616
Services
- Single STD tests and panels: HIV, herpes 1 and 2, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and hepatitis B and C
- Cost
- Self-pay only: Any Lab Test Now says no insurance is needed or ever accepted. It provides the doctor's order and lists its test prices on its page.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in for same-day testing or schedule online, Any Lab Test Now says.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Good to know
- A walk-in lab. Most tests take less than 15 minutes, and many results are ready in 24 to 72 hours, the store's page says.
Source: anylabtestnow.com (opens in a new tab) and anylabtestnow.com (opens in a new tab)
NC State Campus Health Center
2815 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27695
Services
- Confidential HIV and STI testing in the Primary Care and Gynecology clinics
- Free STI testing with a Wake County counselor on set dates
- PrEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Campus Health bills insurance; NC State suggests asking your insurer about out-of-pocket costs. Testing with the Wake County counselor on campus is free.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: book in the HealthyPack Portal or call 919-515-2563.
- Hours
- Main campus: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wake County testing on campus is 1 to 4 p.m. on set Thursdays during the semester; the page lists the dates.
- Good to know
- For eligible NC State students; the Wake County testing sessions are also open to NC State employees. Campus Health says many results are ready the same day and some take up to 4 to 5 days; Wake County results on campus typically take 2 to 8 days.
Source: healthypack.dasa.ncsu.edu (opens in a new tab) and healthypack.dasa.ncsu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Raleigh
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 North Carolina, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina
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
North Carolina rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Free public STI testing
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says free and confidential testing, treatment and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections are offered through local health departments and partner programs statewide. It says you can get tested and treated at your local health department or at many community clinics across the state.
Testing for people under 18
North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5) lets any minor (in North Carolina, a person under 18) consent on their own to a licensed physician's services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease, the law's term for sexually transmitted diseases, and other reportable diseases. Under §90-21.4, the physician may not tell a parent or guardian about that care without the minor's permission, unless the physician believes it is essential to the minor's life or health. If a parent or guardian contacts the physician about the care, the physician may give information.
Sources: North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab)
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in North Carolina since November 1, 2009. CDC bases this on the North Carolina Medical Board's position that prescribing for someone the clinician hasn't examined may be suitable when that person is the partner of a patient being treated for gonorrhea or chlamydia, and on state rules that adopt CDC's treatment guidelines. CDC also cites a Board of Pharmacy rule that a pharmacist may not fill a prescription written without a prior prescriber-patient relationship or a physical exam.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
North Carolina 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 South Atlantic, which runs the Charlotte health center, lists Medicaid among the insurance plans it accepts and notes that this applies only in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh?
Wake County Public Health says STI services at its STI clinic in the Public Health Center, 200 Swinburne St., are free except HPV treatment, and its evening clinic there offers free testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with no appointment needed. The county also lists free community testing at the Departure Regional Center, 5809 Departure Drive, on the second Monday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m. Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina says all its tests are free, including HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 3109 Poplarwood Ct., and every other Monday evening at the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Amplify Health offers a sliding fee discount based on household income if you're uninsured.
Do I need an appointment at Wake County Public Health's STI clinic?
Not always, but the county encourages one. Call 919-250-1120 for a same-day or scheduled appointment; the county's HIV and STD pages say walk-ins are accepted but appointments are strongly encouraged. The STI clinic page lists testing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., but another county page lists other hours, so call to confirm before you go. The evening clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., needs no appointment, and follow-up results are given there from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina also takes walk-ins but asks you to call 919-834-2437 first.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Raleigh?
For STD care, yes. North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5) says any minor may give effective consent to a physician licensed in North Carolina for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease and other reportable diseases. Under §90-21.4, the physician may not tell a parent or guardian about that care without the minor's permission, unless the physician believes it is essential to the minor's life or health. Amplify Health lists STI testing among its pediatric services, which cover newborns to young adults. MinuteClinic's STI testing is only for patients 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid at Planned Parenthood in Raleigh?
Yes. Planned Parenthood's Raleigh Health Center on South Boylan Avenue lists Medicaid among the insurance it accepts, and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic says it takes Medicaid only in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. To use insurance, call the center at least three business days before your visit so it can check your coverage. North Carolina is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. Amplify Health also accepts Medicaid, and Wake County says its STI clinic may bill Medicaid or insurance if you have coverage, though its STI services are free except HPV treatment.
Can I order an STD test online in Raleigh?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in North Carolina, 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
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic (opens in a new tab), Wake County Public Health
- HIV, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Information (opens in a new tab), Wake County Public Health
- Testing Locations and Condom Sites (opens in a new tab), Wake County Public Health
- Get Tested (opens in a new tab), Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
- Testing FAQs (opens in a new tab), Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
- Health & Wellness (opens in a new tab), LGBT Center of Raleigh
- Patients (opens in a new tab), Amplify Health
- Pediatric Services (opens in a new tab), Amplify Health
- Raleigh Health Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
- Insurance and Payment Information (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
- STD Testing Near Me & STI Testing (opens in a new tab), MinuteClinic (CVS Health)
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5: Minor's consent sufficient for certain medical health services (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.4: Responsibility, liability and immunity of physicians (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (opens in a new tab), North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §48A-2: Age of minors (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in North Carolina (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC